Lot 217
1961-1962 and 1970 B. UNC Lincoln Memorial Pennies
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $26
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $75-200
Origin: United States
Denomination: One Cent
Year: 1960-1962 and 1970
Mint: Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco
Grade/Condition: Various Conditions
Metal: Copper
Weight (+/- 0.2g): Estimated Total: 800.34 Grams
Additional Description: The 1961-1962 and 1970 Brilliant Uncirculated Lincoln Memorial cents reflect a period of quiet continuity in mid-twentieth-century American coinage. Struck in 95 percent copper, these coins retain the familiar pairing of Victor David Brenner’s portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and Frank Gasparro’s depiction of the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse, a design introduced just a few years earlier to honor the sesquicentennial of Lincoln’s birth. In Brilliant Uncirculated condition, the surfaces of these coins show their original mint luster and sharply defined details, qualities that reveal the precision of the Mint’s craftsmanship during this era. Subtle differences in hue, from fiery red to mellow reddish-brown, add character and individuality to each piece, especially appealing to collectors who appreciate natural toning and preservation. Together, the 1961, 1962 and 1970 Lincoln Memorial cents serve as elegant representatives of a stable period in U.S. coinage history, bridging the classic artistry of earlier designs with the enduring modernity of Lincoln’s image that still graces the nation’s smallest denomination today.
Lot details
- Lot
- 217
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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