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The 1909-S Lincoln cent is considered a semi-key issue and is relatively scarce in all grades, though it is especially challenging in uncirculated grades. Within the uncirculated spectrum, Brown and Red-Brown examples are most common, and these are frequently encountered in the MS60-65 range.
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. Deisgner's initials of V.D.B. have been removed.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1796
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1909, 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
Variety:
Lincoln
Coin Date:
1909-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,825,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2432
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Coin Value History
1909-S 1c Lincoln MS BN
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1909-S 1c Lincoln MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$1,650 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,400 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/133xxx/b732e156-4f38-45e4-95ee-83317fee2e70.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/435xxx/69281083-4e89-4e1b-8add-20c192601463.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/360xxx/46668f31-a86b-430a-87d1-43ecb24d68e1.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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: $550 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,975 – $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
1909-S 1C VF30 PCGS. CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 1,825,000. ...
$171
1909-S Lincoln Cent. VF-35 (PCGS).
$171
1909-S Lincoln Cent. VF-20 (PCGS).
$129
1909-S 1C Lincoln MS61 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 8 in 61, 538 finer (7/26). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mint...
$268
1909-S 1C Lincoln AU55 PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1,825,000. ...
$281
1909-S 1C Lincoln XF45 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,825,000. ...
$134
1909-S 1C Lincoln MS63 Brown PCGS. CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,825,000....
$329
1909-S 1C AU50 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,825,000. ...
$183
1909-S 1C Lincoln MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 26 in 65, 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Minta...
$915
1909-S 1C Lincoln VG10 PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 1,825,000. ...
$89
1909-S Lincoln Cent. AU-58 BN (CACG).
$317
1909-S 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,825,000. ...
$464
1909-S 1C Lincoln Fine 15 NGC. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1,825,000. ...
$114
1909-S 1C Lincoln AU53 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 66 in 53, 644 finer (2/26). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1...
$189
1909-S/S 1C Repunched Mintmark, FS-012.2, XF40 NGC. CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1,825,000....
$134
1909-S Lincoln Cent. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$360
1909-S 1C MS62 Brown PCGS. CDN: $295 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,825,000....
$415
1909-S 1C Lincoln VF25 Brown NGC. Mintage 1,825,000....
$119
1909-S 1C Lincoln Fine 12 PCGS. Mintage 1,825,000....
$99
1909-S 1C VG8 Brown NGC. Mintage 1,825,000....
$64
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