1966 Lincoln Cent

About This Coin

The 1966 Lincoln Cent is a United States cent from the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series — an early issue, 8th of 50 years in the series. In 1966, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 2.3 million. This represents the second-lowest annual mintage in the series, 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.. No mint marks this year. Special Mint Set coins continued replacing proof sets. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have cataloged 36 known die varieties for this date across 6 categories, including bie die break cent, cud, doubled die obverse and 3 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $1 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $320 in MS68BN grade at eBay. Designed by Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro.