Lincoln Memorial pennies were minted from 1959 to 2008 and are still commonly found in circulation. Many error varieties exist, particularly from the 1960s-1990s when quality control was less strict.
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Scan My CoinStrong doubling on the date, LIBERTY, and IN GOD WE TRUST. One of the most popular Lincoln cent errors.
How to check: Examine the date 1972 closely. Clear doubling should be visible, especially on the 7 and 2.
$200 - $1,500+Both copper and zinc planchets were used in 1982, and both small and large date varieties exist, creating 7 different combinations.
How to check: Compare the size of the date numerals to known examples. The small date has a lower-positioned 8.
$0.01 - $10 for varieties; errors worth moreStrong doubling on ONE CENT and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the reverse.
How to check: Flip to the reverse and examine ONE CENT with magnification. Clear shelf doubling should be visible.
$100 - $500In AMERICA on the reverse, the spacing between A and M varies. Certain year/spacing combinations are rare.
How to check: Examine the AM in AMERICA on the reverse. If the letters nearly touch, it is Close AM. If separated, Wide AM. 1992 Close AM and 1998-2000 Wide AM are valuable.
$25 - $3,000+The coin was not properly centered in the collar during striking.
How to check: Look for design shifted to one side with a crescent of blank planchet showing.
$5 - $200+ depending on percentageTop values include the 1972 doubled die ($200-$1,500), 1992 Close AM ($3,000+), 1999 Wide AM ($500+), and 1983 doubled die reverse ($100-$500).
Yes! Many valuable errors exist in 1990s and 2000s pennies. The AM spacing varieties in particular are found in pocket change.
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