As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you make a purchase through the link(s) above.
1963 Proof
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 3,075,645 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-620 |
Collection
Your collection
Sign in to track this coin.
One tap — add details later from your collection list.
No additional varieties recorded for this strike.
External references
Approximately 3.07 million proof sets containing the 1963 Lincoln cent were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The coin collecting hobby was near its early-1960s peak, and proof set orders reflected that enthusiasm. Collectors who opened their 1963 sets found a sharply struck cent with full detail on both Lincoln's portrait and the Memorial columns.
The proof program would face disruption in the coming years as the coin shortage crisis forced the Mint to suspend proof set production after 1964. The 1963 proof, then, represents one of the last "normal" years before that upheaval. It remains common and affordable, with no significant varieties reported for the proof issue.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
How many 1963 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cents were minted?
What is a 1963 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent made of?
What is the melt value of a 1963 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent?
Is the 1963 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent a key date?
Live listings from eBay. As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you click a link and make a purchase. See all on eBay →
It is important that you educate yourself on a coin before making a substantial purchase, as some coins on eBay could be counterfeit or misrepresented. eBay Money Back Guarantee protects the buyer in these cases.