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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:
2233
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 #:
2950
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1972 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RD
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$3,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $3,250 | $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, MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. CDN: $1,275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 75,000. ...
$1,403
1972 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$1,098
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS64 Red PCGS. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 75,000. ...
$586
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-109, MS63 Red PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 2,933,225,000. ...
$117
1972 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-67 RD (PCGS).
$4,800
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. Mintage 75,000. ...
$216
1972 Lincoln Cent. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-65 RD (PCGS).
$564
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS62 Red ANACS. FS-101, Die 1. NGC Census: (10/1178). PCGS Population (2/2578). Mintage: 75,000...
$322
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, Die 1 Red--Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. FS-101. NGC Census: (0/1112). PCGS Population (0/241...
$322
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS66 Red PCGS. CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 75,000. ...
$1,037
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 75,000. ...
$732
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS64 Red PCGS. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 75,000. ...
$537
1972 Lincoln Cent. FS-102. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-63 RD (PCGS).
$192
1972 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-67+ RD (PCGS).
$6,600
1972 Lincoln Cent. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-65 RD (PCGS).
$564
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS62 Red ANACS. FS-033.3. Die 1. NGC Census: (9/1149). PCGS Population (2/2517). Mintage: 75,0...
$299
1972/72 1C Doubled Die Obverse--Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. FS-101, Die-1. NGC Census: (0/1032). PCGS Population (0/2278)...
$356
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-103, MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: 98 in 66 (2 in 66+), 4 finer (7/26). CDN: $225 Whsle....
$195
1972 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-65 RD (NGC).
$732
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS64 Red PCGS. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 75,000. ...
$610
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