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The 1936 Type 1 doubled die obverse Lincoln cent is a variety with dramatic doubling visible to the naked eye. The doubling is exhibited in the date and inscriptions LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST. It is believed that fewer than 300 examples exist, making this coin much rarer than the far more popular 1955 doubled die (which has more than 10,000 survivors) and is more on par in scarcity with the 1917 doubled die obverse. This coin is rare in all conditions, including circulated grades and also Red Mint State levels.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1954
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1936
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Doubled Die Obverse, Type 1
Coin Date:
1936
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
309,632,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
82650
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Coin Value History
1936 1c Doubled Die Obverse, Type 1 MS RD
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1936 1C Doubled Die Obverse, Type One, MS67 Red PCGS. FS-101. Strong doubling is evident on the date, LIBERTY, and the ...
$34,800
1936 1c NGC MS66 RD (Doubled Die Obverse FS-103)
$1,073
1936 1C Doubled Die Obverse, Type One, MS65 Red PCGS. FS-101. ...
$8,400
1936 1C Doubled Die Obverse, Type One, FS-101, MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (5/12). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$3,642
1C 1936 DOUBLD DIE OBV. TYPE 1. PCGS MS66+ RD CAC
$14,100
1936 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,050
1936 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$3,290
1C 1936 DOUBLED DIE OBV. TYPE 1. PCGS MS66 RD CAC
$7,638
1936 1C Doubled Die Obverse Type One MS65 Red PCGS. FS-101. ...
$10,925
1936 1C Doubled Die Obverse Type One MS64 Red PCGS. FS-101. ...
$4,935
1936 1c NGC MS66 RD (Doubled Die Obverse FS-016)
$340
1936 1C Doubled Die Obverse Type One MS65 Red PCGS. Breen-2135, FS-014. Three different doubled die varieties have been ide...
$7,475
1936 1C Doubled Die Obverse Type One MS64 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,175
1936 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS66 Red PCGS. FS-016. PCGS Population (6/1). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$1,762
1936 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS66 Red PCGS. ...
$9,400
1936 1C Doubled Die Obverse Type One MS66 Red PCGS. FS-101. ...
$16,100
1936 1C Doubled Die Obverse Type One MS66 Red PCGS. FS-101. ...
$11,500
1936 1C Doubled Die Obverse Type One MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$12,650
1936 1C Doubled Die Obverse Type One MS66 Red PCGS. ...
$21,850
1936 1c Double Die Obverse NGC MS66 RD (FS-015)
$6,210
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $100
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $2 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $40 – $50,000
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
Worth: $10 – $330
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RB
Worth: $130 – $750
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RD
Worth: $175 – $10,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $500 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,850 – $35,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,000 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $0 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
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