1972 (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
$380 AU Details 06-10-2020 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 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 #2954.
External References
Error Varieties(71)
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-04 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
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