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The San Francisco Mint produced the only branch-mint offering for the one-cent coin in 1923, and it was a relatively low-mintage issuance at that, with fewer than 9 million S-mint pennies struck that year. Still, it is not considered a semi-key date and is a common coin, especially in the circulated grades. There is an ample supply of 1923-S Lincoln cents in Brown and Red-Brown uncirculated grades up through at least MS64.
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:
1881
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1923, 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:
1923-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
8,700,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2547
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Coin Value History
1923-S 1c MS RB
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1923-S 1c MS RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$12,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $11,000 | $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 |
1923-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 8,700,000. ...
$763
1923-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65+ RB (PCGS). CAC.
$7,800
1923-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 24 in 62, 355 finer (10/25). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mi...
$504
1923-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RB (PCGS).
$2,040
1923-S 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$10,800
1923-S 1C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (3/108). PCGS Population (0/217). Mintage: 8,700,000. (#2547)...
$184
Multiple Coin Lot...
$518
1923-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 8,700,000....
$990
1923-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RB (CACG).
$10,500
1923-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. This piece is housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (24/343). ...
$384
1923-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 8,700,000. ...
$1,320
1923-S Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$10,800
1923-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 8,700,000. ...
$930
1923-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS....
$5,051
1923-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/337). NGC Census: (13/128). Mintage 8,700,000. ...
$264
1923-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (186/26 and 6/0+). NGC Census: (64/22 and 2/0+). CDN: $1,600 Whsle...
$1,446
1923-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. This piece is housed in a green PCGS label holder. PCGS Population: (131/211). NGC ...
$1,560
1923-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (22/0). PCGS Population: (25/1). CDN: $3,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mi...
$2,880
1923-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (19/279). NGC Census: (9/123). Mintage: 8,700,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$235
1923-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (186/26). NGC Census: (64/21). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64...
$1,440
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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