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Issued with the Special Mint Sets (SMS) that were issued from 1965-1967 in lieu of proof sets. A few 1964 sets were issued as experiments and are very rare.
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 positioned 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:
2206
Designer:
Victor Brenner (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1965
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:
Special Mint Set
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Special Mint Set
Coin Date:
1965
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
SMS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
2,360,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1964-1967
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc
PCGS #:
3290
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Coin Value History
1965 1c Special Mint Set SMS RD
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1965 1c Special Mint Set SMS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $5.50 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$925.00 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1964 1c Special Mint Set SMS RB
Worth: $5,500 – $12,000
1964 1c Special Mint Set SMS RD
Worth: $11,000 – $35,000
1965 1c Special Mint Set SMS BN
Worth: $1 – $3
1965 1c Special Mint Set SMS RB
Worth: $1 – $4
1965 1c Special Mint Set SMS RD CAM
Worth: $30 – $1,000
1965 1c Special Mint Set SMS RD DCAM
Worth: $2,000 – $5,000
1966 1c Special Mint Set SMS BN
Worth: $1 – $3
1966 1c Special Mint Set SMS RB
Worth: $1 – $4
1966 1c Special Mint Set SMS RD
Worth: $2 – $500
1966 1c Special Mint Set SMS RD CAM
Worth: $120 – $750
1966 1c Special Mint Set SMS RD DCAM
Worth: $650 – $4,500
1967 1c Special Mint Set SMS BN
Worth: $1 – $3
1967 1c Special Mint Set SMS RB
Worth: $1 – $4
1967 1c Special Mint Set SMS RD
Worth: $2 – $600
1967 1c Special Mint Set SMS RD CAM
Worth: $75 – $2,500
1965 1C Lincoln Cent, SMS -- Struck-Through Reverse -- MS63 Red PCGS. ...
$54
1965 Lincoln Cent. SMS. MS-68 RD (NGC).
$145
1965 1c NGC MS67 RD (Special Mint Set)
$40
1965 1C Set Of 2 SMS Lincoln Cents MS64 Red PCGS . The Set Includes 1965 1C SMS MS66 PCGS. ... (Total: 2 coins)
$50
1965 1C SMS MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (391/216). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 2,360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/...
$35
1965 1C SMS MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (170/584). NGC Census: (79/460). Mintage: 2,360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for N...
$18
1965 Lincoln Cent. SMS. MS-68 RD (NGC).
$168
1965 1C SMS SP67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (375/7). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $30 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS67....
$43
1965 1c SMS PCGS MS64 RD
$3
1965 1C SMS MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (386/216). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 2,360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/...
$23
1965 1C SMS MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (169/553). NGC Census: (79/458). Mintage: 2,360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for N...
$11
1965 Lincoln Cent. SMS. MS-68 RD (NGC).
$216
1965 1C SMS MS67 Red NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (242/6). Mintage: 2,360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$40
1965 SMS MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$14
1965 1c SMS PCGS MS66 RD
$27
1965 1C SMS MS65 Red NGC. ...
$8
1965 1C SMS MS68 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/0 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). Mintage 2,360,000. ...
$900
1965 1C SMS MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (241/6). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 2,360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$62
1965 1C SMS MS66 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (302/157). PCGS Population (376/209). Mintage: 2,360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for...
$11
1965 SMS MS65 Red Cameo NGC....
$105
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