Lincoln Pennies: A List of Rarities and Varieties

Lincoln pennies are some of the most iconic and widely collected coins in U.S. history. First minted in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, these coins have captured the attention of collectors for over a century. From rare errors to valuable variations in metal composition, Lincoln pennies tell a story of American history and economic evolution. Their affordability and abundance make them an ideal starting point for beginner collectors, while rarer pieces appeal to seasoned numismatists.

This List of Rarities and Varieties of Lincoln pennies is a comprehensive reference for collectors seeking to identify and understand the most sought-after and valuable coins in the Lincoln penny series.

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1909-S VDB
1909-S
1909-S Over horizontal S
1910 With V.D.B. or 09' Reverse
1911-S
1911-D Over D (RPM)
1914-D
1914-S
1917 Doubled Die Obverse
1922 No D
1927 ddo
1931-S
1935 ddo
1936 ddo 1-3
1936 Doubled Die Obverse
1936 Doubled die obverse, the date, LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST has some doubling.
1941 Doubled die reverse: Doubling of the date and LIBERTY.
1943-D steel The D is stamped over another D (RPM).
1943 copper
1943-D copper
1944 D/S Variety 1
1944 D/S Variety 2
1944-D D over S the mint mark D is stamped over the S.
1946-S S Mint mark stamped over a D mint mark.
1946 S/D
1946 inverted s
1955 Doubled die
1955-D Stamped over a horizontal D.
1955 ddo#2
1955 No VDB.
1955 Lincoln Wheat Cent Double Die cent.
1956-D D Stamped over a D mint mark.
1958 Doubled die obverse.
1959-D First year for Memorial reverse, check for wheat reverse.
1960-D D over D RPM
1960 Look for Small Date variety, the 6 has a shorter stem than normal.
1963-D Check to see if the 3 in the date is struck over another 3.
1968-D D mint mark stamped over another D.
1968-D Doubled die reverse, strong doubling in the word AMERICA.
1969-S Lincoln Memorial double die, all design features strongly doubled.
1970-S Doubled die
1970-S Small date Lincoln Cent with a doubled die reverse, strong doubling of TRUST & LIBERTY.
1970-S Small Date high 7.
1970-S Level 7. The 7 is level with rest of date.
1971 Doubled die obverse, strong doubling on LIBERTY & IN GOD WE TRUST.
1972 Lincoln Memorial Cent with a doubled date.
1973 No V.D.B.
1980-D A shadow of an S mint mark struck above the D.
1982 Doubling of IN GOD WE TRUST.
1982 DDR
1983 Doubled die reverse doubled, IN GOD WE TRUST doubled.
1984 Doubled ear, look at the ear lobe.
1984-D Doubled Date
1988 Double Ear
1989 No VDB.
1992 Close AM
1992-D Close AM
1994 Doubling of the last three columns on reverse.
1995 Doubled die, LIBERTY doubled.
1995 Doubled die obverse, strong doubling of the date and LIBERTY.
1996 Wide AM *Unconfirmed
1997 Doubled Die, look at the ear lobe like the 1984.
1998 Wide AM reverse Lincoln Memorial Cent.
1999 Wide AM reverse Lincoln Memorial Cent.
1999 There may be double dies varieties.
2000 Wide AM in America.
2003 May be doubling of the steps, experts say “yes”, mint says “no”.
2006 Doubled Die Obverse
2009 Look for doubling of the thumb, boot and other features (several known varieties)
2011 Doubling of letters and shield

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