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)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $550.00Uncirculated: $6.00 - $7,637.50
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eBayCirculated: $4.65Uncirculated: $0.30 - $3,650.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 - $6,500.00
1965 Penny SMS, RD (Special Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7.00 - $2,990.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 - $830.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2.00 - $1,100.00
1965 Penny SMS, BN (Special Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8.00 - $65.22
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eBayUncirculated: $45.00 - $249.50
1965 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $23.00 - $39.00Uncirculated: $188.00 - $633.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 - $347.88
1965 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $23.00 - $690.00
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eBayCirculated: $250.00Uncirculated: $7.50 - $500.00
1965 Penny SMS, CAM (Special Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $420.00Uncirculated: $49.00 - $1,680.00
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eBayUncirculated: $3.25 - $1,725.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $40.00 - $2,600.00
1965 Penny SMS, DCAM (Special Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $4,140.00
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eBayUncirculated: $6.50
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $50.00 - $1,250.00
1965 Penny SMS, RB (Special Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $12.00 - $51.00
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eBayUncirculated: $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 |
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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.
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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