1972 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1972

Denomination

Cent

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008

Designer

Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro

Mintage

380,200,104

Composition

95% Copper, 5% Zinc

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

19mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$0.01 - $1.24

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$325 MS67BN 10-10-2022 eBay

Description

The 1972 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent is a cent produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. Total mintage reached 380.2 million. The design is by Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2957.

External References

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Error Varieties(6)

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1972-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001

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Error Varieties(6)

1972-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

1972-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003

1972-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005

1972-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006

1972-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007

1972-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001