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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:
2231
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 #:
2948
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1972 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
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1972 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$775.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $675.00 | $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 |
| 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 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $0 – $12
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1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS64 Brown ANACS. Die 1. Mintage 75,000....
$317
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 Brown NGC. CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 75,000. ...
$488
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 13 in 58, 50 finer (2/26). CDN: $215 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$281
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS66 Brown PCGS. Formerly FS-033.3. PCGS Population: 2 in 66, 0 finer (2/26). CDN: $52...
$561
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS63 Brown NGC. CAC. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 75,000. ...
$366
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-102, MS61 Brown ANACS. Die 2. Formerly FS-033.52. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 7...
$34
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse , FS-104 -- Damaged -- ANACS Details. Die 4. AU55 Details.. Mintage 2,933,225,000. ...
$207
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 50, 308 finer (11/25). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$198
1972 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$336
1972 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-62 BN (PCGS).
$312
1972 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-60 Details--Cleaned (ANACS).
$240
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, MS64 Brown PCGS. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 75,000....
$317
1972 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-65 BN (PCGS).
$552
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 48 in 58 (1 in 58+), 255 finer (1/26). CDN: $215 Whsle. Bi...
$317
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/0). Mintage 75,000. ...
$576
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (83/122). Mintage 75,000. ...
$288
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-107 AU55 PCGS. (FS-033.57). PCGS Population: (7/21). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$45
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. AU Details. NGC Census: (1/191). PCGS Population (1/146). Mintage:...
$188
1972 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. AU Details--Obverse Cleaned (NGC).
$336
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/198). NGC Census: (50/223). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$288
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