1996 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$475 PCGS Genuine 07-14-2021 eBay
Description
The 1996 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent is a cent minted at the Denver Mint, within 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 from both mints. Large mintages reflected economic expansion. 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 to $0 depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper-plated zinc, weighing 2.5 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #38114.
External References
Error Varieties(36)
1996-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1996-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1996-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1996-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-013
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-015
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-016
1996-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-017
1996-D VDDR VDDR-003
1996D-1DEO-001T Trail Die Obverse
1996D-1DEO-002T Trail Die Obverse
1996D-1DEO-003T Trail Die Obverse
1996D-1DEO-004T Trail Die Obverse
1996D-1DER-001T Trail Die Reverse
CU-1C-1996D-05 Cud
DC-1c-1996D-01 Die Chip
LDB6-1996D-001 BIE Die Break
RIDB-1c-1996D-01 Cud
RIDB-1c-1996D-01 Retained Interior Die Break
SKH-1c-1996D-01 Spike Head
SKH-1c-1996D-01 Spiked Head
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