As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you make a purchase through the link(s) above.
1971-S Doubled Die Obverse Proof
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 3,220,733 Combined mintage for all 1971-S proof varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-653 |
Collection
Your collection
Sign in to track this coin.
One tap — add details later from your collection list.
Other recorded varieties for 1971-S:
External references
The 1971-S Doubled Die Obverse Proof is one of the more notable proof varieties in the Lincoln Memorial series. The doubling appears on the obverse inscriptions, most visibly on "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST." Because proof coins are struck with greater force on polished planchets, the doubling is particularly sharp and easy to identify on these specimens.
The combined proof mintage for 1971-S was approximately 3.22 million sets, but only a small percentage were struck from the doubled die. The variety carries a significant premium over the regular 1971-S Proof, particularly in cameo or deep cameo designations. Collectors of proof die varieties prize this coin for its bold, unambiguous doubling combined with the proof format's superior visual appeal. Third-party grading services recognize this variety, and authenticated examples trade actively in the collector market.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
How many 1971-S Doubled Die Obverse Proof Lincoln Memorial Cents were minted?
What is a 1971-S Doubled Die Obverse Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent made of?
What is the melt value of a 1971-S Doubled Die Obverse Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent?
Is the 1971-S Doubled Die Obverse 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.