1992 (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
- $1,438
- Sold
- Grade
- MS63
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
A cent from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1992 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent belongs to the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 4,648,905,000 cents dated 1992. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C. The 1992 "Close AM" and "Wide AM" reverse varieties began appearing, creating years of collector interest. Estimated market value ranges from $0.01 to $12K 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 #3096.
External References
Error Varieties(28)
1992 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1992-01
1992 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1992-02
1992 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1992-03
1992 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1992 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1992 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1992 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1992 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1992 Radical MAD Die Clash MDC-1C-1992-01
1992 Type I Counter Clash CCLTI-1C-1992-01
1992 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1992-01
1992 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1992-02
1992 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1992-03
1992 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1992-04
1992P-1DER-001WS Trail Die Reverse
1992P-1DER-002WS Trail Die Reverse
1992P-1DER-003WS Trail Die Reverse
1992P-1DER-004T Trail Die Reverse
1992P-1DER-005T Trail Die Reverse
1992P-1DER-006T Trail Die Reverse
CU-1C-1992-01 Cud
CU-1C-1992-02 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1992-03 Cud
CU-1C-1992-04 Rim Cud
DC-1c-1992-01R Die Chip
IDB-1c-1992-02R Interior Die Break
LDB123-1992-001 BIE Die Break
RRDC-1c-1992-01R Bisecting Rim to Rim Die Crack
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