1972 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
$900 PCGS Genuine 09-19-2021 eBay
Description
The 1972 Lincoln Memorial Cent is a cent minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within 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. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. 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 #2951.
External References
Error Varieties(55)
1972 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1972 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1972 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1972 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1972 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1972 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-014
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-015
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-016
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-017
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-018
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-019
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-020
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-021
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-022
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-023
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-024
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-025
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-026
1972 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1972-01
1972 Variety WMDO-001
CU-1c-1972-01 Rim Cud
CU-1c-1972-02 Rim Cud
CU-1c-1972-03 Rim Cud
CU-1c-1972-05 Rim Cud
SKH-1c-1972-01 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1972-02 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1972-03 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1972-04 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1972-05 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1972-06 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1972-07 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1972-08 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1972-09 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1972-10 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1972-11 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1972-12 Spiked Head
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