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The 1930-S Lincoln cent is a tough coin in MS64 or better, which owes to the fact that relatively few examples were saved in uncirculated condition. This would certainly have something to do with the onset of the Great Depression, when most folks, including cash-strapped coin collectors, were more concerned about paying the rent than saving one-cent coins for posterity. This was the situation throughout the early 1930s, and thus in part why most of the branch-mint Lincoln cent issues from this time are relatively scarce in the higher grades today.
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:
1924
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1930, 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:
1930-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
24,286,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2611
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Coin Value History
1930-S 1c MS RD
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1930-S 1c MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$13,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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
1930-S 1C MS66 Red NGC. CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 24,286,000. ...
$354
1930-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 24,286,000. ...
$114
1930-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. CDN: $52 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 24,286,000....
$79
1930-S/S 1C Repunched Mintmark , FS-501 MS63 Red PCGS. Formerly FS-013.73. PCGS Population: 5 in 63, 61 finer (2/26). CDN:...
$89
1930-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. ...
$10,980
1930-S 1C --Polished--ICG. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (0/1202). PCGS Population (0/1164). Mintage: 24,286,000. (#2611)...
$10
1930-S 1C MS66 Red NGC. CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 24,286,000. ...
$390
1930-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 24,286,000. ...
$149
1930-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. CDN: $52 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 24,286,000. ...
$79
1930-S 1c PCGS MS63 RD
$25
1930-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS....
$14,400
1930-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 24,286,000. ...
$415
1930-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 24,286,000. ...
$129
1930-S 1C MS64 Red CACG. Mintage 24,286,000. ...
$129
1930-S/S 1C RPM FS-501 MS63 Red PCGS. (FS-013.73). PCGS Population (56/1260). NGC Census: (12/2434). Mintage: 24,286,000....
$299
1930-S Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (NGC).
$3,360
1930-S 1C MS66 Red NGC. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 24,286,000. ...
$378
1930-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 24,286,000. ...
$114
1930-S/S Lincoln Cent. FS-501. Repunched Mintmark. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$96
1930-S/S 1C Repunched Mintmark , FS-501 MS67 Red PCGS....
$5,760
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