1985 (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
- $81
- Sold
- Grade
- MS60
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1985 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent was struck at the Denver Mint as a cent in the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The Denver Mint struck 5,287,399,926 cents dated 1985. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C. Standard production across both mints in the new copper-plated zinc composition. 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 $0.01 to $0.36 depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper-plated zinc, weighing 2.5 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3072.
External References
Error Varieties(44)
1985-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1985-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1985-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1985-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1985-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1985-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1985-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1985-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1985-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
1985-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-008
1985-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-009
1985-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-010
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-005
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-007
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-008
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-009
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-010
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-011
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-012
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-013
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-014
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-015
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-016
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-017
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-018
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-019
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-020
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-021
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-022
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-023
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-024
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-025
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-026
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-027
1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-028
1985D-1DEO-001T Trail Die Obverse
1985D-1DEO-002T Trail Die Obverse
CU-1C-1985D-14 Cud
CU-1C-1985D-36 Cud
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