1985 (P) 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
- $978
- Sold
- Grade
- MS64
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
A cent from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1985 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent belongs to 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. Standard production across both mints in the new copper-plated zinc composition. 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 #3069.
External References
Error Varieties(69)
1985 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1985-01
1985 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1985-02
1985 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1985 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1985 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1985 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1985 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1985 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1985 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1985 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1985 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1985 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1985 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1985 Type II Counter Clash CCLTII-1C-1985-01
1985 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1985-01
1985P-1DEO-001T Trail Die Obverse
1985P-1DEO-002T Trail Die Obverse
1985P-1DER-001T Trail Die Reverse
CU-1C-1985-01 Cud
CU-1C-1985-02R Cud
CU-1C-1985-03 Cud
CU-1C-1985-04 Cud
CU-1C-1985-05 Cud
CU-1C-1985-06 Cud
CU-1C-1985-07 Cud
CU-1C-1985-08 Cud
CU-1C-1985-09R Cud
CU-1C-1985-10 Cud
CU-1C-1985-11 Cud
CU-1C-1985-12 Cud
CU-1C-1985-13 Cud
CU-1C-1985-15 Cud
CU-1C-1985-16 Cud
CU-1C-1985-17 Cud
CU-1C-1985-18 Cud
CU-1C-1985-19 Cud
CU-1C-1985-20 Cud
CU-1C-1985-21 Cud
CU-1C-1985-22 Cud
CU-1C-1985-23 Cud
CU-1C-1985-24 Cud
CU-1C-1985-25 Cud
CU-1C-1985-26 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1985-27 Rim Cud
CU-1c-1985-28 & 29 Cud
CU-1C-1985-30 Cud
CU-1C-1985-31 Cud
CU-1C-1985-32R Cud
CU-1c-1985-33 & 34 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1985-35 Cud
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