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Lower mintages in 1921 spurred by a sputtering post-war economy meant fewer Lincoln cents being made. And while the coin is plentiful in circulated grades and even in Brown and Red-Brown uncirculated grades through MS64, it is extremely difficult in grades of MS65 or above in any color.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1868
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1921, S
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1921-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
15,274,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2534
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Coin Value History
1921-S 1c MS BN
Value By Grade
1921-S 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$1,300 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,100 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1921-S 1C MS62 Brown PCGS. CDN: $138 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 15,274,000. ...
$149
1921-S 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 15,274,000. ...
$195
1921-S Lincoln Cent. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$192
1921-S 1C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 15,274,000. ...
$94
1921-S 1C AU55 PCGS. CDN: $62 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 15,274,000. ...
$74
1921-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 BN (PCGS).
$288
1921-S 1c PCGS XF45
$45
1921-S 1c NGC AU50
$87
1921-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$3,120
1921-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Reverse Laminations -- VF30 ANACS. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection, Part V. ...
$30
1921-S 1c NGC AU53
$95
1921-S 1C MS61 Brown ANACS. Mintage 15,274,000. ...
$74
1921-S 1c PCGS VF35 - No Reserve!
$20
1921-S 1C Lincoln Cents Struck 10% off Center VG 8 BN NGC. NGC Population (4/627). NGC Census: (1/335). Mintage: 15,274,000...
$78
1921-S 1C Brown -- Recolored -- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/158). PCGS Population (4/164). Mintage: 15,274,000. Num...
$223
1921-S 1c PCGS XF40
$49
1921-S 1C MS66 Brown NGC. This is a sharply struck, ...
$776
1921-S 1C MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 67 in 62, 136 finer (10/25). CDN: $138 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 15,274,0...
$204
1921-S 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 15,274,000. ...
$232
1921-S Lincoln Cent. Unc Details--Altered Color (NGC).
$145
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $100
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $2 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $40 – $50,000
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
Worth: $10 – $330
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RB
Worth: $130 – $750
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RD
Worth: $175 – $10,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $500 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,850 – $35,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,000 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $0 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
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