The 1972 doubled die penny is one of the most popular and widely collected Lincoln cent errors. Strong doubling is visible on the obverse date, LIBERTY, and IN GOD WE TRUST, making it easy to spot even without magnification. Multiple doubled die varieties exist for 1972, but the Type 1 (FS-101) is the most dramatic and valuable.
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Scan My CoinThe strongest and most valuable 1972 doubled die. Heavy doubling on the date, LIBERTY, and IN GOD WE TRUST is visible to the naked eye.
How to check: Examine the date and LIBERTY on the obverse. Strong shelf-like doubling on all letters and numerals confirms the Type 1. The doubling spreads noticeably to the south.
$200 - $1,500+A lesser doubled die with moderate doubling visible mainly on LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST.
How to check: Use a 5x loupe on LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST. Doubling is present but more subtle than Type 1.
$50 - $300The weakest of the three major 1972 doubled die varieties, with minor doubling on select letters.
How to check: Magnification required. Check the serifs on LIBERTY and the date digits for slight notching or doubling.
$25 - $150The 1972 penny struck off-center, showing a crescent of blank planchet.
How to check: Look for the design shifted to one side with blank metal visible. If the date is still visible, the value increases.
$10 - $200Various die cracks running through the obverse or reverse design elements.
How to check: Look for raised irregular lines across the design surface, particularly around LIBERTY and the Lincoln portrait.
$5 - $50The 1972 doubled die Type 1 ranges from $200 in circulated condition to $1,500+ in uncirculated grades. Types 2 and 3 are worth $25-$300 depending on condition.
Look at the date and LIBERTY on the obverse. If you see clear doubling without a magnifying glass, you likely have the Type 1 doubled die. Upload a photo to ErrorHunt for instant AI verification.
No. Only the doubled die varieties command premiums. A normal 1972 penny is worth 1-2 cents. The key is checking for visible doubling on the date and lettering.
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