1996 (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
- $2,500
- Sold
- Grade
- MS63BN
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
Part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series, the 1996 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent is a cent from the Philadelphia Mint. The Philadelphia Mint struck 6,612,465,000 cents dated 1996. 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. 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 #38112.
External References
Error Varieties(94)
1996 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1996-01
1996 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1996 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1996 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1996 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1996 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1996 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1996 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1996 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1996 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1996 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1996 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1996 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1996 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1996 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1996 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1996 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1996 Radical MAD Die Clash MDC-1C-1996-01
1996 Radical MAD Die Clash MDC-1C-1996-02
1996 Radical MAD Die Clash MDC-1C-1996-03
1996 Radical MAD Die Clash MDC-1C-1996-04
1996 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1996-01
1996P-1DER-021WS Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-022WS Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-023WS Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-024WS Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-025T Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-026T Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-027T Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-028T Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-029T Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-030T Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-031T Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-032T Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-033T Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-034T Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-035T Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-036T Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-037WS Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-038T Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-039WST Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-040T Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-041T Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-042T Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-043T Trail Die Reverse
1996P-1DER-044T Trail Die Reverse
CU-1C-1996-01 Cud
CU-1C-1996-02 Cud
CU-1C-1996-03 Cud
CU-1C-1996-04 Cud
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