1986 (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
- $1,553
- Sold
- Grade
- MS63
- Auction house
- Bowers & Merena
Description
The 1986 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent represents a Philadelphia 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. The zinc composition was now firmly established. 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 #3122.
External References
Error Varieties(46)
1986 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1986-01
1986 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1986-02
1986 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1986-03-2
1986 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1986 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1986 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1986 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1986 Type I Counter Clash CCLTI-1C-1986-01
1986P-1DEO-001T Trail Die Obverse
1986P-1DEO-002T Trail Die Obverse
1986P-1DER-001WST Trail Die Reverse
CU-1C-1986-01 Cud
CU-1C-1986-02 Cud
CU-1C-1986-03 Cud
CU-1C-1986-04 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1986-05 Cud
CU-1C-1986-06 Cud
CU-1C-1986-07 Cud
CU-1C-1986-08 Cud
CU-1C-1986-09 Cud
CU-1C-1986-10 Cud
CU-1C-1986-11 Cud
CU-1C-1986-12 Cud
CU-1C-1986-13 Cud
CU-1C-1986-14 Cud
CU-1C-1986-15 Cud
CU-1C-1986-16 Cud
CU-1C-1986-17 Cud
CU-1C-1986-18 Cud
CU-1C-1986-19 Cud
CU-1C-1986-20R Cud
SKH-1c-1986-01 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1986-02 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1986-03 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1986-04 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1986-05 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1986-06 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1986-07 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1986-08 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1986-09 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1986-10 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1986-11 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1986-12 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1986-13 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1986-14 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1986-15 Spiked Head
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