Price Guide for 1965 Cent Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1965 Cent 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.

1965 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $550.00
    Uncirculated: $6.00 - $7,637.50
  • eBay
    Circulated: $4.65
    Uncirculated: $0.30 - $3,650.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $5.00 - $6,500.00

1965 Penny SMS, RD (Special Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $7.00 - $2,990.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.99 - $830.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $2.00 - $1,100.00

1965 Penny SMS, BN (Special Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $8.00 - $65.22
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $45.00 - $249.50

1965 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $23.00 - $39.00
    Uncirculated: $188.00 - $633.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.99 - $347.88

1965 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $23.00 - $690.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $250.00
    Uncirculated: $7.50 - $500.00

1965 Penny SMS, CAM (Special Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $420.00
    Uncirculated: $49.00 - $1,680.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $3.25 - $1,725.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $40.00 - $2,600.00

1965 Penny SMS, DCAM (Special Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $4,140.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $6.50
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $50.00 - $1,250.00

1965 Penny SMS, RB (Special Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $12.00 - $51.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $4.25 - $260.00

Design and Specifications of the 1965 Cent

The 1965 Lincoln Cent was minted during a significant period in U.S. coinage history. This year marked the removal of mint marks from all U.S. coins as part of an effort to discourage coin collecting and alleviate a nationwide coin shortage. The Lincoln Memorial design on the reverse, introduced in 1959, continued to be used.

Weight 3.11 grams
Diameter 19.05 mm
Mint Marks No mint marks used in 1965
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

Condition plays a crucial role in determining the value of 1965 Lincoln Cents. While most circulated examples hold little premium over face value, uncirculated specimens can be more valuable.

Coins in MS65 (Gem Uncirculated) condition or higher are sought after by collectors. The quality of the strike, presence of luster, and absence of contact marks are key factors in grading these coins.

Philadelphia, No Mint Mark

Mintage: 1,497,224,900

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, but scarce in MS67 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest to collectors assembling complete sets

Full Red (RD) designation is important for 1965 cents. Coins that retain their original mint luster and copper color are more desirable than those that have toned to brown.

Die varieties and errors, while not common for this year, can add significant value. These might include doubled dies, repunched mint marks, or off-center strikes.

The historical context of the 1965 cent, being from the year when mint marks were removed, adds a layer of interest for some collectors focusing on transitional years in U.S. coinage.

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