1969 (D) 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
$191 MS65BN 06-14-2020 eBay
Description
Produced at the Denver Mint, the 1969 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent is part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C. The 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse is one of the most valuable modern Lincoln Cent varieties. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. 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 #37993.
External References
Error Varieties(33)
1969-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1969-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1969-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1969-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1969-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1969-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1969-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1969-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
1969-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-008
1969-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-009
1969-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-010
1969-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-011
1969-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-012
1969-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006
1969-D Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1969D-01
CU-1C-1969D-01 Cud
CU-1C-1969D-06 Cud
CU-1C-1969D-07 Cud
PC-1c-1969D-02 Pre-Cud
RCD-1c-1969D-01 Retained Cud
RIDB-1c-1969D-01 Retained Interior Die Break
SKH-1c-1969D-01 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1969D-02 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1969D-03 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1969D-04 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1969D-05 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1969D-06 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1969D-07 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1969D-08 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1969D-09 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1969D-10 Spiked Head
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