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The 1972 doubled die obverse Lincoln cent is one of the most popular Lincoln Memorial cent varieties. About 10 different types of 1972 doubled die Lincoln cents are known, though the rarest example of this major variety is a Type 1. Doubling can be seen with the naked eye in the date, motto IN GOD WE TRUST, and inscription LIBERTY. While a few thousand examples may exist, it's very scarce in MS67 and exceedingly rare in higher grades.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portait and the date postioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Lincoln memorial building centered with words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on top and bottom periphery. E PLURIBUS UNUM centered above the top of the memorial.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2232
Designer:
Victor Brenner (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1972
Reverse Designer:
Frank Gasparro
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
Coin Date:
1972
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,933,255,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1959-1982
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc
PCGS #:
2949
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Coin Value History
1972 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RB
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1972 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$2,800 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $2,450 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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No Date 1c Zinc, Blank Planchet MS
Worth: $10 – $10
1959 1c MS BN
Worth: $0 – $12
1959 1c MS RB
Worth: $0 – $16
1959 1c MS RD
Worth: $0 – $2,500
1959-D 1c MS BN
Worth: $0 – $10
1959-D 1c MS RB
Worth: $0 – $12
1959-D 1c MS RD
Worth: $0 – $35,000
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Worth: $0 – $5
1960 1c Large Date MS RB
Worth: $0 – $12
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 75,000. ...
$512
1972 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-64 RB (NGC).
$415
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 75,000. ...
$671
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 20 in 62, 848 finer (10/25). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for...
$408
1972 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-63 RB (NGC).
$288
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS61 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 75,000. ...
$312
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS67 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/0 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,6...
$1,980
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse AU55 PCGS. FS-103 (Formerly FS-033.53). PCGS Population (0/479). NGC Census: (0/445). Mintage: ...
$50
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse Red and Brown--Recolored--ANACS. MS60 Details. FS-101 Die 1 . NGC Census: (0/289). PCGS Popu...
$276
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 75,000. ...
$415
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-103, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 26 in 64, 20 finer (2/26). CDN: $30 Whsle. B...
$79
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (41/2). PCGS Population: (20/4). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for N...
$576
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS62 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 75,000....
$324
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 75,000....
$456
1972/72 Doubled Die MS61 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$282
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS67 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$1,645
1972/72 1C Doubled Die--Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. FS-033.3 Die 1. NGC Census: (0/248). PCGS Population (0/283). Mintage...
$345
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 26 in 65, 4 finer (2/26). CDN: $440 Whsle. ...
$500
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 75,000....
$432
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS66+ Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/4 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (37/2 and 0/0+). CDN: $...
$1,140
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