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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:
2601
Designer:
Victor Brenner (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1961
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:
Proof
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1961
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,028,244
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1959-1982
Composition:
95% copper; 5% tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3395
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Coin Value History
1961 1c PR RD
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1961 1c PR RD
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1961 1C PR69 Red NGC. Mintage 3,028,244. ...
$51
1961 1c NGC Proof 66 RD
$176
1961 Five-Piece Set PR68 NGC. This Set Includes, cent Red, nickel, dime, quarter, and half dollar. NGC. Housed t...
$396
1961 1c PCGS Proof 65 RB
$120
1961 1c PCGS Proof 67 RD
$20
1961 1c PCGS Proof 64 RD
$9
1961 1C PR70 Red ICG. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 3,028,244. (#3395)...
$25
1961 1C PR69 Red NGC. Mintage 3,028,244. ...
$45
Lot of Proof Lincoln Cents NGC (6 Coins)
$153
1961 1C PR68 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (2808/659). PCGS Population: (392/46). CDN: $15 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Minta...
$51
1961 1c NGC Proof 65 RD
$11
1961 1c PCGS Proof 67 RD
$20
1961 1C PR64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (13/1033). PCGS Population (41/801). Mintage: 3,028,244. (#3395)...
$10
1961 1C PR70 Red ICG. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 3,028,244. (#3395)...
$80
1961 1C PR69★ Red NGC. Mintage 3,028,244. ...
$41
1961 1c PCGS Proof 66 RB
$75
1961 1C PR68 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (2808/659). PCGS Population: (392/46). CDN: $15 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Minta...
$60
1961 1c PCGS Proof 67 RD
$20
1961 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (25/657). NGC Census: (6/793). Mintage: 3,028,244. (#3395)...
$11
1961 1C PR70 Red ICG. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 3,028,244. (#3395)...
$63
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 PR RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $400
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1983-2008 PR RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $35
1959 1c PR BN
Worth: $1 – $12
1959 1c PR RB
Worth: $1 – $15
1959 1c PR RD
Worth: $1 – $140
1959 1c PR RD CAM
Worth: $2 – $600
1959 1c PR RD DCAM
Worth: $95 – $19,000
1960 1c Large Date PR BN
Worth: $0 – $6
1960 1c Large Date PR RB
Worth: $0 – $8
1960 1c Large Date PR RD
Worth: $1 – $80
1960 1c Large Date PR RD CAM
Worth: $2 – $140
1960 1c Large Date PR RD DCAM
Worth: $34 – $1,800
1960 1c Small Date PR BN
Worth: $2 – $16
1960 1c Small Date PR RB
Worth: $2 – $20
1960 1c Small Date PR RD
Worth: $3 – $300
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