Price Guide for 1964 Cent Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $2,760.00 – $15,600.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,300.00 – $27,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $546.00Uncirculated: $6.00 – $4,025.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $2,700.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $6.00 – $4,750.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $98.00 – $850.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $7,931.25
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eBayCirculated: $59.95Uncirculated: $0.95 – $2,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $6.00 – $13,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $8.00 – $546.00Uncirculated: $13.00 – $1,093.00
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eBayCirculated: $5.99 – $9.99Uncirculated: $9.95 – $191.38
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $5.00 – $2,585.00
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eBayCirculated: $9.00 – $99.99Uncirculated: $0.61 – $1,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4.00 – $2,350.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $661.00 – $9,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,250.00 – $9,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $11.00 – $504.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $454.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $6.00 – $12,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $60.50 – $550.00
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eBayUncirculated: $65.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $46.00 – $1,350.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $10.00 – $33.00Uncirculated: $12.00 – $5,750.00
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eBayCirculated: $4.00 – $25.00Uncirculated: $1.00 – $250.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1.00 – $2.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8.00 – $2,588.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1.29 – $550.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2.00 – $40.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $55.00
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eBayUncirculated: $40.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $15.00 – $23.00Uncirculated: $24.00 – $75.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $63.00 – $176.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $30.00 – $125.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $39.00 – $187.00
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eBayUncirculated: $19.00 – $165.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $26.00 – $250.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $57.20
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eBayCirculated: $35.00 – $45.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $18.00Uncirculated: $19.00 – $40.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $55.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $26.00 – $135.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $11.00 – $2,040.00
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eBayUncirculated: $5.60 – $19.50
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2.00 – $4.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7.00 – $132.00
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eBayUncirculated: $3.25 – $195.97
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $140.00
Design and Specifications of the 1964 Cent
The 1964 Lincoln Cent marks a significant year in American coinage. It was the last year of 95% copper composition for circulating cents before the transition to copper-plated zinc in 1982. This year also saw exceptionally high mintages due to a nationwide coin shortage, making it a notable year for collectors and historians alike.
| Weight | 3.11 grams |
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| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint Marks | P (Philadelphia, no mint mark), D (Denver) |
| Composition | 95% copper, 5% zinc |
| Obverse Design | Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, designed by Victor D. Brenner |
| Reverse Design | Lincoln Memorial, designed by Frank Gasparro |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 1964 Lincoln Cents significantly impacts their value, especially for higher-grade specimens. While circulated examples are extremely common and generally worth only face value, uncirculated coins in MS65 or better can command premium prices.
Coins with full original luster and minimal contact marks are highly desirable. The strike quality is also important, with well-struck coins showing sharp details on Lincoln’s hair and the pillars of the Lincoln Memorial being more valuable.
Mintage: 2,648,575,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for gem-quality specimens
Mintage: 3,799,071,500
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for gem-quality specimens
Red copper coloration is a crucial factor in determining value for uncirculated 1964 cents. Coins retaining their full original red color (designated RD) are worth significantly more than those with brown (BN) or red-brown (RB) coloration.
Die varieties, while not common for this year, can add value if discovered. Collectors also prize prooflike surfaces on business strikes, which can occur due to fresh dies.
The historical significance of 1964 as the last year of 95% copper composition adds a slight premium to high-grade examples, making them popular among collectors and investors interested in copper coinage.
