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The 1950-S Lincoln cent is an extremely common coin in circulated grades and is widely available in Gem grades through MS66. Examples are available in small supplies in grades of MS67 or better, but these bring hefty premiums due to their small numbers and high demand from registry set collectors.
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:
2138
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1950, 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:
1950-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
118,505,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2785
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Coin Value History
1950-S 1c MS RD
Value By Grade
1950-S 1c MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $1.60 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1950-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 118,505,000. ...
$268
1950-S 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
$7,800
1950-S 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$40
1950-S/S 1c PCGS MS64 RD (RPM FS-504)
$65
1950-S/S 1C Repunched Mintmark, FS-504 MS64 Red PCGS. This lot will also include: (2)1950-S/S 1C Repunched Mintmark, FS... (Total: 3 coins)
$49
1950-S MS63 Red ANACS, FS-021.34, WRPM-004....
$13
1950-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 118,505,000. ...
$195
1950-S 1C MS68 Red PCGS. ...
$10,800
1950-S/S 1c PCGS MS66 RD (RPM FS-504)
$145
1950-S/S Lincoln Cent. FS-504. Repunched Mintmark. MS-64 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$93
1950-S/S 1C Repunched Mintmark, FS-504 MS65 Red PCGS. (FS-021.34) PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$41
1950-S/S MS63 Red ANACS. RPM-4. FS-021.34....
$32
1950-S Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (NGC).
$195
1950-S 1C MS68 Red NGC. ...
$2,530
1950-S 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$47
1950-S 1C MS64 Red ANACS. RPM-3. NGC Census: (5/944). PCGS Population (9/662). Mintage: 118,505,000. (#2785)...
$11
1950-S/S 1C MS65 Red ANACS. DMR-005, RPM-004, LDS . NGC Census: (162/2224). PCGS Population (214/965). Mintage: 118,505,...
$35
1950-S 1C MS67+ Red NGC. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 118,505,000....
$415
1950-S 1C MS68 Red NGC. ...
$2,760
1950-S 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$34
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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