1971 (D) 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
- $199
- Sold
- Grade
- MS63BN
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
The 1971 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent was struck at the Denver Mint as a cent in the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The Denver Mint struck 2,911,045,600 cents dated 1971. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C. The 1971 Doubled Die Obverse is a significant variety. San Francisco produced both proofs and business strikes this year. 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 $0.02 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 #2942.
External References
Error Varieties(54)
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1971-D Repunched Mint Mark VRPM-011
1971-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1971-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1971-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1971-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1971-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1971-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1971-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
1971-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-008
1971-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-009
1971-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-010
1971-D Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1971D-01
CU-1C-1971D-02 Cud
CU-1C-1971D-05 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1971D-06 Cud
RCD-1c-1971D-01 Retained Cud
SKH-1C-1971D-01 Spike Head
SKH-1c-1971D-02 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1971D-03 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1971D-04 & 05 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1971D-06 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1971D-07 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1971D-08 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1971D-09 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1971D-10 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1971D-11 Spiked Head
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SKH-1c-1971D-26 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1971D-27 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1971D-28 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1971D-29 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1971D-30 & 31 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1971D-32 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1971D-33 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1971D-34 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1971D-35 Spiked Head
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