1928-S Large S One Cent MS BN FS-501 Values

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1928-S Large S One Cent MS BN FS-501 Values

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A semi-key of the Lincoln cent series, the 1928-S Lincoln isn't actually all that rare, even with Red-Brown and Red coloration in the lower Mint State grades. However, typical of pre-1930 S-mint Lincoln cents, the coin becomes remarkably tough in MS65 and higher, regardless of color designation.

Obverse: 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: Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.

Basic Information

GSID:

285329

Coin Date:

1928-S

Denomination:

1c / One Cent

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

San Francisco

Mintage:

17,266,000

Coinage Type:

Lincoln Cent

Coinage Years:

1909-1958

Composition:

95% copper; 5% zinc & tin

Mint Mark:

S

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Large S

Variety 2:

FS-501

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

3.11 gr

Weight:

0.11 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

19 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

Obverse Lettering:

IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1928, S

Obverse Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

Reverse Lettering:

E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Reverse Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

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