1968 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$225 MS65BN 04-08-2018 eBay
Description
Produced at the San Francisco Mint, the 1968 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent is part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. With a mintage of 258.3 million, this is a less common issue — the scarcer of two mint variants, with 13% of total production. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C. San Francisco resumed proof production after a three-year hiatus during the coinage transition. San Francisco's storied mint, born of the California Gold Rush, has evolved into the primary producer of U.S. proof coins. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $1 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #133729.
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Error Varieties(15)
1968-S Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1968S-01
1968-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1968-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1968-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1968-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1968-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1968-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1968-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1968-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1968-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1968-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1968-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004
1968-S Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1968S-01
CU-1C-1968S-01 Rim Cud
SKH-1c-1968S-01 Spiked Head
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