1975 (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
$495 MS65BN 04-20-2022 eBay
Description
The 1975 (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. Both mints active with large mintages despite increasing copper costs. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 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 #82979.
External References
Error Varieties(17)
1975-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1975-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1975-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1975-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1975-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1975-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004
1975-D Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1975D-02
CU-1C-1975D-01 Cud
CU-1C-1975D-02 Cud
CU-1C-1975D-03 Cud
CU-1C-1975D-04 Cud
CU-1C-1975D-05 Cud
CU-1C-1975D-06 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1975D-08 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1975D-09 Cud
CU-1C-1975D-12 Cud
SKH-1c-1975D-01 Spiked Head
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