1974 (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
- $299
- Sold
- Grade
- MS64
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
Part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series, the 1974 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent is a cent from the Denver Mint. The Denver Mint struck 4,235,098,000 cents dated 1974. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C. Congress rejected the aluminum cent proposal. Massive production runs continued with rising copper prices threatening the copper-alloy cent. 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 #2972.
External References
Error Varieties(37)
1974-D Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1974D-01LD
1974-D Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1974D-01SD
1974-D Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1974D-02LD
1974-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1974-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1974-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1974-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1974-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1974-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1974-D Type I Counter Clash CCLTI-1C-1974D-01-LD-MAD
1974-D Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1974D-01
1974-D Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1974D-02-LD
1974-D Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1974D-03-LD
1974-D Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1974D-04-LD
1974-D Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1974D-05-LD
1974-D Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1974D-06-LD
1974-D Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1974D-07-LD
CU-1C-1974D-01 Cud
CU-1C-1974D-02 Cud
CU-1C-1974D-03 Cud
CU-1C-1974D-04 Cud
CU-1C-1974D-05 Cud
CU-1C-1974D-06 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1974D-07 Cud
CU-1C-1974D-08 Cud
CU-1C-1974D-09 Cud
CU-1C-1974D-10 Cud
CU-1C-1974D-12 Cud
CU-1C-1974D-13 Cud
CU-1C-1974D-14 Cud
CU-1C-1974D-15 Cud
CU-1C-1974D-16 Cud
CU-1C-1974D-18 Cud
CU-1C-1974D-19 Cud
CU-1C-1974D-20 Cud
DC-1c-1974D-02 Die Chip
SKH-1c-1974D-01 Spike Head
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