1966 Cent Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1966 Cent Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1966 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.

1966 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $12.00 - $276.00

  Uncirculated: $6.00 - $6,463.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $42.98

  Uncirculated: $0.99 - $2,950.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $6.00 - $8,500.00

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1966 Penny SMS, RD (Special Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $5.00 - $863.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $1.75 - $167.99
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $2.00 - $2,750.00

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1966 Penny DDO FS-101, BN (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Circulated: $54.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $5.00 - $175.00

  Uncirculated: $200.00 - $425.00

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1966 Penny SMS, BN (Special Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $138.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $14.00 - $299.00

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1966 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $6.00 - $50.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $4.00 - $20.50

  Uncirculated: $3.25 - $320.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $1.00 - $2.00

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1966 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Circulated: $21.50 - $27.76

  Uncirculated: $3.75 - $200.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $3.00 - $20.00

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1966 Penny SMS, CAM (Special Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $120.00

  Uncirculated: $47.00 - $2,585.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $39.87 - $1,150.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $18.00 - $1,250.00

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1966 Penny SMS, DCAM (Special Strike)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $5.73
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $160.00 - $1,000.00

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1966 Penny SMS, RB (Special Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $7.00 - $55.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $5.00 - $201.60

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1966 Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $450.00 - $650.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $240.00 - $1,150.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1966 Cent

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

Condition plays a crucial role in determining the value of 1966 Lincoln Cents. While circulated examples are abundant and hold minimal premium over face value, uncirculated specimens can be quite valuable. Coins in MS65 (gem) condition or higher are particularly sought after by collectors.

Key factors affecting condition include:

- Strike quality: Well-struck coins with sharp details are more desirable.
- Luster: Original, unbroken mint luster adds significant value.
- Contact marks: Fewer marks, especially on Lincoln's cheek and in the fields, increase desirability.
- Toning: Natural, attractive toning can enhance value for some collectors.

While the 1966 Cent is generally common, certain factors can increase its value:

1. Full Steps: Coins showing full steps on the Lincoln Memorial are rarer and more valuable.
2. Die Varieties: Although no major varieties are known, minor die variations might interest specialized collectors.
3. Pristine Red Color: Cents retaining their original bright red color (RD designation) are more valuable than those with brown (BN) or red-brown (RB) coloration.
4. Proof Issues: While no proofs were officially minted in 1966, any discovered would be extremely rare and valuable.