1969 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $374
- Sold
- Grade
- AU55
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1969 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent represents a San Francisco Mint issue from the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 544,375,000 cents dated 1969. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C. The San Francisco Mint, a Gold Rush-era institution, now specializes in proof and collector coinage. Estimated market value ranges from $0.02 to $1 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2918.
External References
Error Varieties(20)
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
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