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The 1920-S Lincoln cent is a semi-key coin that is readily available in all circulated grades but is much tougher to find in uncirculated condition. Most of the uncirculated pieces encountered are either Brown or Red-Brown, with relatively few specimens grading as fully Red gems.
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:
1867
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1920, 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:
1920-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
46,220,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2530
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Coin Value History
1920-S 1c MS RD
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1920-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS).
$12,600
1920-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Mintage 46,220,000. ...
$3,360
1920-S Lincoln Cent. Unc Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$35
1920-S 1C -- Questionable Color -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/48). PCGS Population: (0/131). Mintage 46,220...
$119
1920-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (20/92). NGC Census: (9/38). Mintage: 46,220,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$764
1920-S 1C Errors -- Struck 40% Off Center -- XF40 PCGS. ...
$161
1920-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC....
$20,400
1920-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. This piece is housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (103/17). NGC Census...
$1,560
1920-S Lincoln Cent. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$112
1920-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (19/89). NGC Census: (9/39). Mintage: 46,220,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$646
1920-S 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck 40% Off Center--XF40 PCGS. ...
$431
1920-S 1C MS65 Red NGC....
$5,280
1920-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Mintage 46,220,000. ...
$2,880
1920-S 1c PCGS/CAC MS63 RD
$920
1920-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. The 1920-S is a challenging issue to acquire with original full Red color. Most such coins grade M...
$15,600
1920-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64+ RD (PCGS).
$4,560
1920-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. Well struck with satin luster and pleasing, light coloration. The expertly preserved surfaces are ...
$575
1920-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (10/0). PCGS Population: (18/0). CDN: $15,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 46,...
$7,200
1920-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$2,640
1920-S 1C, RD
$207
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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