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Reverse

One Cent

Lincoln Memorial Cent

United States · 1964

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

Country: United States
Year: 1964
Denomination: One Cent
Metal: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc

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Overview

A bronze Lincoln Memorial cent featuring the bust 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 Lincoln's birth. The 1964 cent was minted in massive quantities during the transition period before the U.S. Mint removed the 95% copper composition from dimes and quarters in 1965.

Obverse (front)

Right-facing portrait of President Abraham Lincoln with the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' across the top, the word 'LIBERTY' to the left, and the year '1964' with the mint mark 'D' to the right. Designed by Victor D. Brenner.

Reverse (back)

Depiction of the Lincoln Memorial with the national motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' above it, 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' arched along the top rim, and 'ONE CENT' along the bottom rim. Designed by Frank Gasparro.

Estimated value

$0.05 to $0.25 in circulated condition, $1.00 to $10.00 in uncirculated Mint State grades

What drives this coin's value

Condition and grade, original mint red copper luster, and notable mint errors such as doubled dies

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS) with minor surface marks and remnants of original mint luster

Mintage & rarity

3,443,015,300 minted; extremely common

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Counterfeits are virtually nonexistent for standard circulation-strike 1964 cents due to their massive mintage and low face value. Watch out for altered dates or fake mint marks, though rare for this common year.

Notable varieties & errors

1964-D Doubled Die Obverse (DDO) is a famous and valuable error variety sought by collectors.

Similar coins

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

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry environment. Handle by the edges using clean cotton gloves or keep in a protective coin holder or flip to prevent further toning, fingerprint oils, and environmental damage.

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