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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:
390489
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 #:
3288
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Coin Value History
1965 1c Special Mint Set SMS BN
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1965 1c Special Mint Set SMS BN
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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 RB
Worth: $1 – $4
1965 1c Special Mint Set SMS RD
Worth: $2 – $720
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
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