How much is a Lincoln Bicentennial cent worth?

That hoarding also explains why a Lincoln Bicentennial cent is not worth much more than face value in any grade less than MS65. A certified 2009 Lincoln cent grading MS65 often sells for around $15. Prices escalate from there, to around $100 for a MS67. The coin's condition will greatly determine its value.

When was the Lincoln Bicentennial Penny made?

W Bush on December 22, 2005. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th US President, was born on February 12, 1809. This is the reason why the Lincoln Bicentennial penny was being planned. By coincidence, the original Lincoln wheat penny itself was first produced in 1909 to honor the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth.

What are Lincoln Bicentennial coins?

Known as the “Lincoln Bicentennial” series, the program consisted of four different reverse designs marking major milestones in Lincoln’s life. Even today, you can often still find these one-cent coins in your spare change. By far the most valuable Bicentennial cents are error coins, also called "mint errors." We will discuss those first.