1969-S Doubled Die Lincoln Penny Value

$25,000 – $300,000

The 1969-S Doubled Die Lincoln Penny was minted at the San Francisco Mint. Values range from $25,000 in lower grades to $300,000 in top condition. This is a key date, making it especially sought-after by collectors.

1969 | San Francisco | Mintage: Unknown

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Avg: $96,111 High: $300,000 Low: $25,000 9 total data points

CoinValueDB Price Guide by Grade

CoinValueDB Price Guide by Grade
Grade	Value
Good (G-4) Major design elements visible but heavily worn	$25,000
Very Good (VG-8) Design clear, moderate to heavy wear	$35,000
Fine (F-12) Even wear on high points, all lettering visible	$45,000
Very Fine (VF-20) Light to moderate wear on high points	$55,000
Extremely Fine (EF-40) Light wear on highest points only	$70,000
About Uncirculated (AU-50) Traces of wear on highest points	$85,000
Mint State (MS-60) No wear, may have marks or reduced luster	$100,000
Choice (MS-63) Moderate marks, good eye appeal	$150,000
Gem (MS-65) Best Value Strong luster, light marks in non-focal areas	$300,000

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Coin Specifications

Year

1969

Mint

San Francisco

Mintage

Unknown

Composition

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Weight

3.11 grams

Diameter

19 mm

Edge

Plain

Designer

Frank Gasparro

Series

Lincoln Memorial Error (1959-2008)

PCGS #

2944

Historical Notes

One of the rarest and most valuable modern error coins. The doubling is so extreme that the Secret Service initially confiscated examples, suspecting they were counterfeits. Fewer than 50 are known to exist.

Varieties

Doubled Die Obverse (DDO)

Extremely strong doubling on LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date. So dramatic that the Secret Service initially suspected counterfeiting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 1969-S Doubled Die Lincoln Penny worth? +

A 1969-S Doubled Die Lincoln Penny is worth between $25,000 and $300,000 depending on condition. Coins in higher grades (MS-65 and above) command significant premiums.

How many 1969 Lincoln Memorial Error coins were made? +

The San Francisco Mint produced Unknown 1969 Lincoln Memorial Error coins. Lower mintage numbers generally correlate with higher collector value.

Is the 1969-S Doubled Die Lincoln Penny a key date? +

Yes, the 1969-S Doubled Die Lincoln Penny is considered a key date in the Lincoln Memorial Error series. Key dates are coins with low mintage, high collector demand, or both, making them among the most valuable in the series.

How much is a 1969-S Doubled Die Lincoln Penny worth? +

High-grade examples of this error coin sell for over $100,000 at public auction. A specimen graded MS63 by PCGS sold for $126,500 in 2008.

Is the 1969-S Doubled Die Lincoln Penny rare? +

Yes, it is extremely rare. With fewer than 50 known examples, it is one of the rarest and most sought-after modern error coins in the entire Lincoln cent series.