Whitman Expo
Demand for early copper and Colonial-era numismatic treasures drives strong results in Heritage Auctions' July 13 Early Copper & Colonial U.S. Coins Showcase Auction
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
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:
2430
Designer:
Victor Brenner (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1985, D
Reverse Designer:
Frank Gasparro
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
2.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.09 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1985-D
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
5,287,339,926
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1983-2008
Composition:
99.2% zinc; 0.8% copper
PCGS #:
3074
Subscribe to View
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Coin Value History
1985-D 1c MS RD
Value By Grade
1985-D 1c MS RD
CPG (retail) values
Currency
Grade Range
Sort by
Pricing
Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values
1985-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- On 100% Unplated Zn Planchet -- MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 8 in 63, 1806 finer (5/26). CDN: $0.3...
$268
1985-D 1C MS69 Red NGC. NGC Census: 9 in 69, 0 finer (5/26). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS69. ...
$1,281
1985-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 70% off Center -- MS65 Red PCGS. K-8....
$94
1985-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 75% Off Center, Stretch Strike -- MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$59
1985-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 85% Off Center @11:00, Uniface -- MS62 Red ANACS. ...
$31
1985-D 1c PCGS MS67 RD
$17
1985-D 1c PCGS MS68 RD
$38
$17
1985-D 1C MS69 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/0 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (8/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$1,020
1985-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 50% Off Center -- MS65 Red NGC. ...
$75
1985-D 1C Struck 10% off Center on Curved Clip 2.23 Grams, MS64 Red ANACS. ...
$59
1985-D 1C, RD
$66
1985-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (371/173). NGC Census: (128/46). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67:...
$21
1985-D 1C MS68+ Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (249/7 and 4/0+). NGC Census: (65/4 and 0/0+). ...
$204
1985-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (169/543). NGC Census: (27/172). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66:...
$15
1985-D 1C MS69 Red NGC. A grade of MS69 Red is reserved for a small number elite near-flawless representatives. This is suc...
$840
1985-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (347/173). NGC Census: (121/46). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67:...
$11
1985-D 1c PCGS MS68 RD
$80
1985-D 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$9
1985-D 1C MS69 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/0). NGC Census: (6/0). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS69. ...
$2,040
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $0 – $3
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $0 – $4
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $9
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $0 – $4
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $0 – $4
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $9
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
1960 1c Large Date MS BN
Worth: $0 – $5
1960 1c Large Date MS RB
Worth: $0 – $12
Greysheet News
Early American Copper Coins Lead Heritage's July Showcase Auction to More Than $436,000
7/17/2026
Astonishing Discovery Proof 1824/1 Overdate Half Dollar in Scotsman Auction
First known proof example of Overton 101 variety surprisingly found in consignor's collection.
7/15/2026
Best of the Mint Program Kicks Off
In continuing celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026, the United States Mint will embark on a "Best of the Mint" program.
7/13/2026
Events
Midlands Coin Club Coin, Currency and Collectibles Show - SC
Location: Medallion Center
Friday, May 1, 2026
