PCGS Number: 38017
Coin Date: 1972
Denomination (Short): 1c
Denomination (Long): Cent
Variety: Doubled Die Obverse
Variety 2: FS-103
Desg: MS
Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc
Mintage: 2,933,255,000
Strike Type: Business
Coinage Type: Lincoln obverse; Memorial reverse
Coinage Years: 1959-2008
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Diameter: 19
Fineness: 0
Weight (Grams): 3.11
Weight (Ounces): 0
Designer: Victor Brenner (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Edge: Plain
Obverse Description: Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portait and the date postioned on the right side.
Reverse Description: Lincoln memorial building centered with words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on top and bottom periphery. E PLURIBUS UNUM centered above the top of the memorial.
General Notes: The 1972 doubled die obverse Lincoln cent is one of the most popular Lincoln Memorial cent varieties. About 10 different types of 1972 doubled die Lincoln cents are known, though the rarest example of this major variety is a Type 1. Doubling can be seen with the naked eye in the date, motto IN GOD WE TRUST, and inscription LIBERTY. While a few thousand examples may exist, it's very scarce in MS67 and exceedingly rare in higher grades.

1972 1c Doubled Die Obverse FS-103 BN