1969 (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
$374 AU55 02-19-2007 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1969 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent is a cent produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 544.4 million examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. 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. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector 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 #2918.
External References
Error Varieties(21)

1969-S Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1969S-01

1969-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

1969-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003

1969-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001

1969-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002

1969-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003

1969-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1969-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-008
1969-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-009
1969-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-010

1969-S Type II Counter Clash CCL(T2)-1c-1969S-01

CU-1C-1969S-01 Cud

CU-1C-1969S-02 Cud

CU-1C-1969S-03 Cud

CU-1C-1969S-05 Rim Cud

CU-1C-1969S-08R Cud

CU-1C-1969S-09 Cud

SKH-1c-1969S-01 Cud
