1968-D Lincoln Memorial Cent
| Weight | 3.11 grams |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Mintage | 2,886,269,600 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Zinc |
| Melt Value | $0.04 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-633 |
Denver's 1968 output of Lincoln cents reached nearly 2.89 billion, a massive production run. The "D" mintmark returned to the obverse for the first time since 1964, ending the three-year mintmark moratorium. Collectors welcomed the restoration of mintmarks, which allowed them to once again identify which facility had produced each coin.
The 1968-D cent entered circulation during the most violent year of the 1960s. Assassinations, riots, and war dominated the headlines. The coin itself bears no trace of those upheavals. It is extremely common in all grades and widely available to collectors at nominal cost.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.01 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.01 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $0.01 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.01 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.01 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $0.01 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $0.10–$0.15 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
No major varieties are known for this issue.
View all Lincoln Memorial Cents varieties →- PCGS CoinFacts: Lincoln Memorial Cents
- NGC Coin Explorer: Lincoln Memorial Cents
- Heritage Auctions Archives
- Stack's Bowers Auction Archives
- A Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book)
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