1961 Proof 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
$1,265 PR65 10-24-2006 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1961 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent is a proof cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. With a mintage of 3.0 million, this is an extremely rare issue — the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 0% of production. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C.. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value is approximately $2. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3395.
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Error Varieties(63)
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-013
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-015
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-016
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-017
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-018
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1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-020
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-021
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1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-025
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-026
1961 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1961 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1961 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1961 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-013
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-015