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1953-D 1c MS RB

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1953-D 1c MS RB
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The 1953-D Lincoln cent is a common coin in circulated grades, and up through MS66 examples are available for relatively affordable prices. it is a different story when considering specimens grading MS67 or better, which are quite rare and command heavy premiums.

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: 2155
Designer: Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer: Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering: IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1953, D
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: 1953-D
Denomination: 1c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Denver
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 700,515,000
Coinage Type: Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years: 1909-1958
Composition: Copper
PCGS #: 2808
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1953-D 1c MS RB
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $75.00 $1,234
MS67 - $60.00 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234

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