1961 (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
$4,000 PCGS Genuine 09-26-2021 eBay
Description
The 1961 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent, struck at the Denver Mint, is part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 collection. The U.S. Mint produced 1.8 billion examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 70% of production. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C. Standard production from Philadelphia and Denver with proofs from San Francisco. 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 $1 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2873.
External References
Error Varieties(71)
1961-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1961-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1961-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1961-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1961-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1961-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1961-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1961-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
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1961-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-010
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1961-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-014
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