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Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 2368)

The 1969-S Cent is part of a series of Lincoln obverse; Memorial reverse coins struck from 1959-2008. The specific variety is Doubled Die Obverse. Struck in San Francisco and designated as a Business (MS) strike, this coin is made of 95% copper; 5% zinc from a mintage of Estimated 30-50 exist in all grades struck.
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: 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: 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.

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GSID: 2368
Coin Date: 1969-S
Denomination: 1c / Cent
Designation: MS
Mint Mark: S
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mintage: Estimated 30-50 exist in all grades
Coinage Type: Lincoln obverse; Memorial reverse
Coinage Years: 1959-2008
Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc
Variety: Doubled Die Obverse
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 19 mm
Weight: 3.11 gr
Coin Shape: Round
Designer: Victor Brenner (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Obverse Lettering: IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1969, S
Obverse Designer: Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering: E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer: Frank Gasparro
PCGS #: 2923
NGC ID: 22GJ
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