Coin Identifier
Lincoln Memorial Cent — obverse
Obverse
Lincoln Memorial Cent — reverse
Reverse
One Cent ($0.01)

Lincoln Memorial Cent

United States · 1969

A bronze Lincoln Memorial cent featuring the standard portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse.

Country
United States
Year
1969
Denomination
One Cent ($0.01)
Metal
95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

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Overview

A bronze Lincoln Memorial cent featuring the standard portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse.

Historical significance

The Lincoln Memorial reverse was introduced in 1959 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, replacing the wheat stalks design.

Obverse (front)

Right-facing bust of Abraham Lincoln with the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' above, 'LIBERTY' to the left, and the year '1969' to the right.

Reverse (back)

Depiction of the Lincoln Memorial with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' above, and 'ONE CENT' below.

Estimated value

$0.02 - $0.10 in circulated condition, up to $5.00+ in uncirculated condition (excluding rare errors)

What drives this coin's value

Condition, presence of high mint state grades, and major die errors

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS) with minor surface wear and discoloration

Mintage & rarity

Very high mintage across all mints, extremely common in circulated condition

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Standard copper cent composition; easily authenticated by general weight and size standards for US bronze cents

Notable varieties & errors

1969-S Doubled Die Obverse (DDO) is an extremely rare and valuable major error coin worth thousands of dollars

Similar coins

Lincoln Wheat Cent (1909-1958) and Lincoln Shield Cent (2010-present)

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning, touching the surfaces with bare fingers, or using harsh chemicals to preserve original mint luster.