1972 (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
- $380
- Sold
- Grade
- AU Details
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
The 1972 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent represents a Denver Mint issue from 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 1972 Doubled Die Obverse is a major variety with prominent doubling visible to the naked eye. 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 #2954.
External References
Error Varieties(70)
1972-D Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1972D-02
1972-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1972-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1972-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1972-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1972-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1972-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1972-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1972-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1972-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1972-D Floating Die Clash FDC-1C-1972D-01
1972-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1972-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1972-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1972-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1972-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1972-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1972-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
1972-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-008
1972-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-009
1972-D Type I Counter Clash CCL(T1)-1c-1972D-01
1972-D Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1972D-01
1972-D Variety WMDO-001
CU-1C-1972D-01 Cud
CU-1C-1972D-02 Cud
CU-1C-1972D-03 Cud
CU-1C-1972D-04 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1972D-05 Cud
CU-1C-1972D-06 Cud
CU-1C-1972D-07 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1972D-08R Cud
CU-1C-1972D-09R Cud
CU-1C-1972D-10 Cud
PC-1c-1972D-03R Pre-Cud
PC-1c-1972D-04R Pre-Cud
PC-1c-1972D-05R Pre-Cud
RCD-1c-1972D-01 Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1972D-02R Retained Cud
RIDB-1c-1972D-01 Retained Interior Die Break
RIDB-1c-1972D-02 Retained Interior Die Break
RRDC-1c-1972D-01 Bisecting Rim to Rim Die Crack
SD-1c-1972D-01 Split Die
SD-1c-1972D-02 Split Die
SKH-1c-1972D-01 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1972D-02 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1972D-03 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1972D-04 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1972D-05 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1972D-06 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1972D-07 Spiked Head
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