1972 Lincoln Cent

About This Coin

The 1972 Lincoln Cent is a United States cent from the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series — 14th of 50 years in the series. In 1972, coins were struck at the Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 383.5 million. This ranks 39th of 50 years by total mintage, above the series median of 3.7 million. 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. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have cataloged 141 known die varieties for this date across 16 categories, including atypical die clash, bisecting rim to rim die crack, cud and 13 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $721 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $1.1K in MS66 grade at Bowers & Merena. Designed by Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro.