Obverse

Reverse

One Cent ($0.01)

Lincoln Memorial Cent

United States of America · 1964

A copper-colored U.S. penny featuring Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1964
Denomination: One Cent ($0.01)
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

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Overview

A copper-colored U.S. penny featuring Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse.

Historical significance

The Lincoln Memorial design was introduced in 1959 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, replacing the earlier Wheat Cent design. 1964 was a high-production year for U.S. coinage.

Obverse (front)

Right-facing portrait of Abraham Lincoln, originally designed by Victor David Brenner. Inscriptions: 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 'LIBERTY', and the date '1964'.

Reverse (back)

The Lincoln Memorial designed by Frank Gasparro. A tiny figure of Abraham Lincoln is visible between the central pillars. Inscriptions: 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and 'ONE CENT'.

Estimated value

$0.01-$0.05 in circulated condition; $0.50-$5.00+ in high Mint State (MS-65 or higher) grades.

What drives this coin's value

Condition (grade) and 'Red' (RD) color designation are the primary value drivers for this common date. Most value $0.01-$0.02 unless in perfect condition.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated; shows minor circulation wear and some surface oil/discoloration but retains most original detail.

Mintage & rarity

2,451,945,000; Extremely common

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Authentic 1964 pennies are 95% copper; they should weigh approx 3.1g and have a distinct copper 'ring' sound. Weight is the best first check.

Notable varieties & errors

There are no major widely recognized doubled die or error varieties for the 1964 Philadelphia cent that significantly command high premiums compared to other years.

Similar coins

1964-D pennies (which have a 'D' mint mark) and the 1909-1958 Wheat Cents which share the same obverse but have different reverse designs.

Care & preservation

Do not clean or polish, as this strips the original surface and reduces numismatic value. Store in a dry, PVC-free holder to prevent corrosion or 'green slime' (verdigris).

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Overview

Historical significance

Obverse (front)

Reverse (back)

Estimated value

What drives this coin's value

Grade assessment

Mintage & rarity

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Notable varieties & errors

Similar coins

Care & preservation

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