1985 (P) 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
$978 MS64 04-26-2006 Heritage Auctions
Description
A cent from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1985 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent belongs to 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 across both mints in the new copper-plated zinc composition. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. 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 #3069.
External References
Error Varieties(71)
1985 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1985-01
1985 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1985-02
1985 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1985 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1985 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1985 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1985 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1985 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1985 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1985 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1985 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1985 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1985 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1985 Type II Counter Clash CCLTII-1C-1985-01
1985 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1985-01
1985P-1DEO-001T Trail Die Obverse
1985P-1DEO-002T Trail Die Obverse
1985P-1DER-001T Trail Die Reverse
CU-1C-1985-01 Cud
CU-1C-1985-02R Cud
CU-1C-1985-03 Cud
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