Lincoln Memorial Penny Values
How Much Lincoln Memorial Pennies are Worth: Lincoln Memorial Penny Values & Coin Price Chart
Year | Mint | Variety | Designation | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | U-60 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1800 | P | Plain 4- Stemless Wreath | Red-brown | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 900 | 1000 | 1200 | 1100 |
| Year | Mint | Variety | Designation | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.31 | $6 | $8.20 | $14.50 | $26.10 |
| 1959 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $5 | $4 | $7.20 | $12.30 | $22.80 |
| 1960 | (None) Phil | Large Date | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.31 | $4 | $6.20 | $11.40 | $25.20 |
| 1960 | (None) Phil | Small Date | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $3 | $4.10 | $11.30 | $17.90 | $34 |
| 1960 | D | Large Date | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.31 | $8 | $9.20 | $11.90 | $28.50 |
| 1960 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $10 | $9.80 | $14.40 | $32 |
| 1960 | D/D | -- | BN | $2 | $3 | $4 | $7 | $18 | $46 | $82 | $105 | $134 | $182 |
| 1960 | D/D | Small/Large Date | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $58 | $110 | $136 | $168 | $324 |
| 1960 | D/D | Small/Large Date | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $76 | $136 | $159 | $219 | $517 |
| 1961 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.31 | $8 | $8.10 | $12.90 | $22.80 |
| 1961 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.31 | $6 | $5.70 | $11.90 | $19.80 |
| 1962 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.50 | $7 | $6.70 | $12.90 | $25.80 |
| 1962 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.31 | $3 | $4.10 | $13.30 | $27 |
| 1963 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.31 | $6 | $5.10 | $12.30 | $24 |
| 1963 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.31 | $3 | $6.70 | $14.40 | $62 |
| 1964 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.31 | $6 | $6.10 | $11.80 | $15.40 |
| 1964 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.31 | $6 | $5.70 | $11.30 | $18.70 |
| 1964 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $2 | $2.30 | $3.70 | $9.90 |
| 1965 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.50 | $5 | $5.70 | $12.30 | $20.70 |
| 1966 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.50 | $7 | $6.10 | $11.20 | $29.80 |
| 1966 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $3 | $6 | $4.80 | $6.70 | $16.60 |
| 1967 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $8 | $14 | $10.80 | $23.40 |
| 1968 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.50 | $8 | $14 | $11.20 | $29.30 |
| 1968 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $10 | $9.30 | $22 |
| 1968 | S | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $3 | $8 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| 1968 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.11 | $2 | $3 | $2.70 | $6.20 |
| 1969 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $6 | $12 | $12.30 | $29.70 |
| 1969 | D | -- | BN | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $2 | -- |
| 1969 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.50 | $5 | $8 | $10.80 | $27.90 |
| 1969 | S | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $5.10 | $9.70 | $12.80 | $32 |
| 1969 | S | Doubled Die Reverse | BN | -- | -- | -- | $12,800.00 | $13,850.00 | $24,425.00 | $36,800.00 | $44,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1969 | S | Doubled Die Reverse | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $26,000.00 | $38,900.00 | $60,300.00 | -- | -- |
| 1969 | S | Doubled Die Reverse | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $28,950.00 | $52,300.00 | $71,750.00 | $191,000.00 | $605,000.00 |
| 1969 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.11 | $2 | $3 | $2.70 | $6.20 |
| 1970 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.50 | $8 | $12 | $9.80 | $16.30 |
| 1970 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $10 | $16 | $11.80 | $26.80 |
| 1970 | S | -- | BN | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $3.40 | $8.50 | $19 | $23.80 | $34 | $77 |
| 1970 | S | Small Date | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $12.70 | $26.30 | $33 | $58 | $86 |
| 1970 | S | Small Date | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $24.10 | $45 | $55 | $83 | $156 |
| 1970 | S | Large Date | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.50 | $12 | $16 | $13.30 | $23.70 |
| 1970 | S | Large Date, Doubled Die Obverse | BN | -- | -- | -- | $650 | $733 | $1,383.00 | $1,812.00 | $2,158.00 | $3,885.00 | -- |
| 1970 | S | Large Date, Doubled Die Obverse | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,620.00 | $2,008.00 | $2,290.00 | $4,430.00 | -- |
| 1970 | S | Large Date, Doubled Die Obverse | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,880.00 | $2,115.00 | $2,400.00 | $4,720.00 | $15,925.00 |
| 1971 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $11 | $14 | $11.80 | $25.40 |
| 1971 | (None) Phil | Doubled Die Obverse | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $136 | $208 | $266 | $490 | $1,540.00 |
| 1971 | (None) Phil | Doubled Die Obverse | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $162 | $239 | $325 | $543 | $2,785.00 |
| 1971 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.50 | $6 | $15 | $11.80 | $29 |
| 1971 | S | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $10 | $14 | $12.30 | $28 |
| 1971 | FS-102 (030.7) | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $6 | $8 | $9 | $11 | $15 | $20 | $60 | -- |
| 1972 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $12 | $8.80 | $23.50 |
| 1972 | (None) Phil | Doubled Die Obverse | BN | $104 | $114 | $124 | $160 | $210 | $244 | $339 | $365 | $443 | $664 |
| 1972 | (None) Phil | Doubled Die Obverse | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $263 | $373 | $423 | $530 | $758 |
| 1972 | (None) Phil | Doubled Die Obverse | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $304 | $468 | $585 | $830 | $1,175.00 |
| 1972 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.50 | $5 | $8 | $9.80 | $25.10 |
| 1972 | S | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $4 | $10 | $11.30 | $22.90 |
| 1973 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $10 | $8.30 | $14.40 |
| 1973 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $3 | $8 | $8.80 | $25.90 |
| 1973 | S | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $8 | $14 | $12.30 | $50 |
| 1974 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $7 | $10 | $9.80 | $18.10 |
| 1974 | (None) Phil | Aluminum | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1974 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $5 | $8 | $8.30 | $16.40 |
| 1974 | D | Aluminum | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $250,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1974 | S | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.50 | $7 | $12 | $13.30 | $55 |
| 1975 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $3 | $8 | $8.80 | $22.20 |
| 1975 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $7 | $12 | $8.80 | $28.40 |
| 1976 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $3 | $8 | $7.80 | $16.30 |
| 1976 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $10 | $17 | $13.80 | $47 |
| 1977 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $3 | $6 | $9.80 | $36 |
| 1977 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $8 | $14 | $12.80 | $52 |
| 1978 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $4 | $12 | $12.80 | $37 |
| 1979 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.50 | $10 | $14 | $14.80 | $29.40 |
| 1979 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $8 | $15 | $9.80 | $18.60 |
| 1980 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $5 | $10 | $8.30 | $27.70 |
| 1980 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $4 | $10 | $8.30 | $32 |
| 1981 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $4 | $10 | $7.80 | $26.30 |
| 1981 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $8 | $10.80 | $16.90 |
| 1982 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6 | $8 | $10 | $14 |
| 1982 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2.20 | $5.20 | $14.30 | $24.60 | $63 |
| 1982 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $5 | $7 | $15 | $45 |
| 1982 | (None) Phil | Zinc, Large Date | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $7.80 | $12.90 |
| 1982 | (None) Phil | Zinc, Small Date | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $3 | $3.10 | $8.30 | $21.90 |
| 1982 | D | Zinc, Large Date | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $7.80 | $23 |
| 1982 | D | Zinc, Small Date | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $8 | $12 | $9.80 | $23 |
| 1982 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $3 | $4 | $5 |
| 1983 | (None) Phil | -- | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.11 | $0.28 | $0.60 | $3.20 | $5.20 |
| 1983 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $5 | $9 | $7.80 | $15.50 |
| 1983 | (None) Phil | Doubled Die Reverse | BN | $13.20 | $21.30 | $32 | $59 | $78 | $107 | $174 | $210 | $250 | $295 |
| 1983 | (None) Phil | Doubled Die Reverse | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $125 | $223 | $251 | $293 | $372 |
| 1983 | (None) Phil | Doubled Die Reverse | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $171 | $287 | $339 | $440 | $537 |
| 1983 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $5 | $8 | $8.80 | $14.90 |
| 1984 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.22 | $0.39 | $4 | $4.40 |
| 1984 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $6 | $8 | $5.80 | $12.90 |
| 1984 | (None) Phil | Doubled Die Obverse | BN | $8.80 | $16.50 | $33 | $66 | $52 | $66 | $103 | $129 | $147 | $170 |
| 1984 | (None) Phil | Doubled Die Obverse | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $91 | $140 | $153 | $188 | $212 |
| 1984 | (None) Phil | Doubled Die Obverse | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $139 | $174 | $189 | $253 | $338 |
| 1984 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $10.80 |
| 1984 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $4.40 |
| 1985 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $12.30 |
| 1985 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $12.30 |
| 1986 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $13.30 |
| 1986 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $10.80 |
| 1987 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $10.80 |
| 1987 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $5 | $7 | $5.80 | $13.30 |
| 1988 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 |
| 1988 | (None) Phil | -- | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.11 | $0.28 | $0.60 | $3.20 | $5.20 |
| 1988 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $6 | $10 | $7.80 | $15.30 |
| 1988 | D | -- | BN | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.22 | $0.39 | $4 | $4.40 |
| 1988 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $5 | $7 | $5.80 | $11.30 |
| 1989 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $10.30 |
| 1989 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $10 | $7.80 | $12.30 |
| 1990 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $5 | $7 | $5.80 | $11.30 |
| 1990 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $11.80 |
| 1991 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $10.80 |
| 1991 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $12.30 |
| 1992 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $10.30 |
| 1992 | (None) Phil | Close AM | BN | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,200.00 | $5,425.00 | $9,250.00 | $16,500.00 | -- | -- |
| 1992 | (None) Phil | Close AM | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $7,250.00 | $16,250.00 | $19,900.00 | -- | -- |
| 1992 | (None) Phil | Close AM | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $7,925.00 | $18,625.00 | $22,375.00 | $25,500.00 | $30,750.00 |
| 1992 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $10.30 |
| 1992 | D | Close AM | BN | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,738.00 | $2,155.00 | $3,150.00 | $5,000.00 | -- |
| 1992 | D | Close AM | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,540.00 | $2,315.00 | $3,030.00 | $7,250.00 | -- |
| 1992 | D | Close AM | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2,200.00 | $4,218.00 | $4,825.00 | $8,850.00 | $11,075.00 |
| 1993 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $4 | $5 | $4.80 | $10.80 |
| 1993 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $10.30 |
| 1994 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $10.80 |
| 1994 | D | -- | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.11 | $0.28 | $0.60 | $3.20 | $4.40 |
| 1994 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $10.30 |
| 1995 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $9.30 |
| 1995 | (None) Phil | Doubled Die Obverse | BN | -- | -- | -- | $11 | $6.50 | $9.80 | $15.10 | $17.30 | $21.50 | $35 |
| 1995 | (None) Phil | Doubled Die Obverse | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $11.90 | $18.80 | $26.30 | $33 | $47 |
| 1995 | (None) Phil | Doubled Die Obverse | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $20.10 | $38 | $52 | $63 | $77 |
| 1995 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $13.30 |
| 1996 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $11.30 |
| 1996 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $11.30 |
| 1997 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $15.30 |
| 1997 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $3 | $4 | $3.80 | $9.30 |
| 1997 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $5 | $6 |
| 1998 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 |
| 1998 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $14.30 |
| 1998 | (None) Phil | Wide AM | BN | -- | -- | -- | $8 | $9 | $10 | $13 | $14 | $27 | $37 |
| 1998 | (None) Phil | Wide AM | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $11 | $15 | $20 | $50 | $85 |
| 1998 | (None) Phil | Wide AM | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $16.90 | $28.80 | $47 | $70 | $126 |
| 1998 | (None) Phil | Wide AM FS-901 | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $35 | $65 | $110 | $200 |
| 1998 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $3 | $4 | $6.80 | $11.80 |
| 1998 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.11 | $0.28 | $0.60 | $3.20 | $5.20 |
| 1999 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $7 | $10 | $8.30 | $14.30 |
| 1999 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $4.80 | $8.30 |
| 1999 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.11 | $0.28 | $0.60 | $3.20 | $5.20 |
| 2000 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $13.30 |
| 2000 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $10.30 |
| 2001 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $10.30 |
| 2001 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $10.30 |
| 2002 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $10.30 |
| 2002 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $10.30 |
| 2003 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $7 | $8 | $5.80 | $10.30 |
| 2003 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $5 | $6 | $4.80 | $9.30 |
| 2004 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $10.30 |
| 2004 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $4 | $6 | $4.80 | $9.30 |
| 2005 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $17.30 |
| 2005 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $7 | $8 | $6.80 | $14.30 |
| 2006 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $8 | $10 | $6.80 | $13.30 |
| 2006 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $14.30 |
| 2007 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $10.80 |
| 2008 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $13.30 |
| 2008 | D | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $6 | $7 | $5.80 | $16.30 |
| 2009 | (None) Phil | Lincoln- Early Childhood | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.01 | $2 | $7 | $8 | $12 | $13.30 |
| 2009 | D | Lincoln- Early Childhood | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.01 | $0.01 | $7 | $8 | $12 | $12.80 |
| 2009 | (None) Phil | Lincoln- Formative Years | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.01 | $2 | $7 | $8 | $10 | $45 |
| 2009 | D | Lincoln- Formative Years | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.01 | $0.01 | $5 | $7 | $10 | $11.90 |
| 2009 | (None) Phil | Lincoln- Professional | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.01 | $0.01 | $7 | $8 | $12 | $13.50 |
| 2009 | D | Lincoln- Professional | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.01 | $0.01 | $7 | $8 | $12 | $13.90 |
| 2009 | (None) Phil | Lincoln- Presidency | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.01 | $0.01 | $7 | $8 | $12 | $11.30 |
| 2009 | D | Lincoln- Presidency | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.01 | $0.01 | $7 | $8 | $12 | $14.80 |
History of the Lincoln Memorial Penny
The Lincoln Memorial Penny was minted from 1959 to 2008, with special bicentennial issues released in 2009 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The Lincoln Memorial design replaced the Lincoln Wheat Penny reverse. These coins were produced at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints during a nearly 50-year span that reflected many chapters of American history.
The obverse of the Lincoln Memorial Penny features the iconic bust of Abraham Lincoln, designed by Victor David Brenner in 1909, and has remained consistent throughout the series. The reverse, designed by Frank Gasparro, features a detailed depiction of the Lincoln Memorial, one of the most recognizable monuments in the United States, located in Washington, D.C. Inside the memorial, a statue of Lincoln is seated. On the bottom right of the steps is Gasparro’s initials “FG”. To see the initials and Lincoln on the reverse requires magnification to be seen clearly. This design element highlights Lincoln’s central role in U.S. history.
Rarest Coins in the Series
- 1959 First-Year Issue (“Lincoln Memorial Reverse”): This coin marked the first year the reverse featured the Lincoln Memorial, designed by Frank Gasparro, replacing the Wheat ears reverse. It commemorates the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The Lincoln Memorial is depicted frontally with a small statue of Lincoln visible inside.
- 1970-S Small Date High 7: A sought-after variety with a distinctive smaller date and a prominent “7” in the date. This variety is valuable in mint state condition.
- 1983-P Doubled Die Reverse: Notable for a doubling effect on the reverse where the inscriptions appear doubled, increasing its collector value.
- 1992-D Close AM: A variety where the letters “AM” in “AMERICA” on the reverse are closer together than usual, making it a popular collectible.
- 1998-P Wide AM & 1999-P Wide AM: Varieties with wider spacing in the letters “AM” on the reverse, valued by collectors.
- 2009 Bicentennial Series: Four different reverses were issued to commemorate Lincoln’s 200th birthday, depicting stages of his life (Birth in Kentucky, Youth in Indiana, Professional life in Illinois, and Presidency in Washington D.C.). These are highly collectible special issues.
Types of Collections
- Lincoln Memorial Collection: Focuses on collecting all years of the Lincoln Memorial reverse pennies (1959-2008)
- Variety Collections: Collectors seek specific varieties such as doubled dies, small vs. large date differences, and mintmark anomalies.
- Bicentennial 2009 Series: Collectors target the four unique 2009 reverses released to commemorate Lincoln’s bicentennial.
Beginner vs. Advanced Collecting
Beginner Collecting
The Lincoln Memorial Penny was minted in very large quantities from 1959 – 2008, so most dates are readily available and modestly priced. This allows new collectors to assemble a date-and-mintmark set using coins from bank rolls, local coin dealers, coin shows, online sellers, or coin clubs. As you search, pay attention to basic details such as mintmarks, clear dates, and overall surface preservation. Store coins in archival-quality, non-PVC holders or albums in a stable, low-humidity environment to help preserve their condition.
Advanced Collecting
Advanced collectors may pursue high-grade examples and recognized varieties and errors in the series, including well-known doubled dies and “Close AM” reverse varieties for certain dates. At this level, strike quality, luster, and clean, original surfaces become especially important when evaluating coins. Certified holders and controlled storage conditions help maintain the condition of the coins and sustain their marketability.
Investment Potential
The Lincoln Memorial Cent value has been on the positive since the series ended in 2008. While most Lincoln Memorial pennies are common, certain varieties featuring doubled dies, small date differences, or mintmark anomalies have seen value appreciation among collectors. Many are certified by grading services such as PCGS or NGC, and proof versions were issued for select years, including the bicentennial releases. While most Lincoln Memorial pennies are common, a few rare varieties have increased in value over time due to collector interest.