1995 Lincoln Cent

About This Coin

The 1995 Lincoln Cent is a United States cent from the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series — 37th of 50 years in the series. In 1995, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 2.8 million. This ranks 8th of 50 years by total mintage, below the series median of 3.7 million. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C.. The 1995 Doubled Die Obverse is a popular modern variety with clear doubling visible on LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST. Struck in copper-plated zinc, weighing 2.5 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have cataloged 216 known die varieties for this date across 13 categories, including bie die break cent, bisecting rim to rim die crack, cud and 10 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $100 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $2.5K in PR70 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro.