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The 1969-S doubled die obverse Lincoln cent is an extremely rare variety that came to light in the 1990s and remains one of the most elusive and valuable of all Lincoln Memorial cents. The doubling on the 1969-S is prominent in the date on the coin and in all obverse lettering, including the motto IN GOD WE TRUST and the inscription LIBERTY. The fact that the doubling is easily visible with the naked eye and is very so scarce has helped make this coin an important variety.
More than a couple dozen examples of the 1969-S doubled die cent have appeared in circulation and through searching existing collections for this rarity, suggesting that more specimens may exist. Even while more examples have turned up in recent years, the 1969-S doubled die Lincoln cent remains a major rarity and easily commands five- and even six-figure prices.
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:
2366
Designer:
Victor Brenner (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1969, S
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:
1969-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
Estimated 30–50 exist in all grades
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1959-1982
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc
PCGS #:
2921
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Coin Value History
1969-S 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
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1969-S 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$55,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $48,000 | $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 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1969-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$28,800
1969-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, XF45 PCGS....
$13,200
1969-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$18,000
1969-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, AU55 PCGS. CAC. ...
$17,400
1969-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS61 Brown NGC. ...
$19,800
1969-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, AU53 PCGS. ...
$13,200
1969-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 -- Recolored -- ANACS. Unc Details, Net MS60. ...
$20,400
1969-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. AU Details. ...
$16,450
1969-S 1C Doubled Die MS62 Brown PCGS. FS-028. Although ...
$43,700
1969-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS63 Brown NGC. ...
$37,200
1969-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse XF45 ANACS. FS-101. ...
$7,638
1969-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, AU58 PCGS. ...
$19,200
1969-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, AU55 PCGS. CAC. ...
$20,400
1969-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS61 Brown NGC. ...
$26,400
1969-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, AU53 PCGS. ...
$12,006
$33,350
1969-S 1C DOUBLE DIE, BN
$7,188
1969-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$40,800
1969-S 1C DOUBLE DIE, BN
$4,715
1969-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, AU58 PCGS. ...
$18,000
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Worth: $0 – $4
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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: $1 – $12
1959 1c MS RB
Worth: $1 – $16
1959 1c MS RD
Worth: $2 – $2,500
1959-D 1c MS BN
Worth: $1 – $10
1959-D 1c MS RB
Worth: $1 – $12
1959-D 1c MS RD
Worth: $2 – $35,000
1960 1c Large Date MS BN
Worth: $1 – $5
1960 1c Large Date MS RB
Worth: $1 – $12
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