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1951-D Lincoln cents are common in circulated grades and remain available in significant quantities through MS66. In a grade of MS67 or higher, the 1951-D Lincoln cent is a scarce coin and many registry set collectors will happily pay handsome premiums for the opportunity to own one of these premium-quality examples.
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:
2143
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1951, D
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:
1951-D
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
625,355,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2790
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Coin Value History
1951-D 1c MS RB
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1951-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Broadstruck -- MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$159
1951-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 65% Off-Center -- MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (52/65). Mintage 625,355,000....
$186
1951-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 45% Off Center -- MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. From the Fred Weinberg Collection. ...
$99
1951-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Broadstruck, Damaged -- NCS. Unc Details Red and Brown. From The Don Bonser Erro...
$69
1951-D Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RB (NGC).
$35
1951-D 1C Lincoln Cent--Off Center--MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$59
1951-D 1C Doubled Die Obverse-001, FS-101, MS64 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 625,355,000....
$70
1951-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 20% Off Center @7:30 -- MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. From The Don Bonser Err...
$264
1951-D 1C --Broadstruck--Edge Damaged--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/8). PCGS Population (0/12). Mintage: 625,355,008...
$11
1951-D 1C Lincoln Cent--Broadstruck--MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$19
1951-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 65% Off-Center -- MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$105
1951-D 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. DDO FS-101 (FS-021.4). PCGS Population (11/25). NGC Census: (6/32). Mintage: 625,355,008...
$47
1951-D 1C --Off-Center, Edge Damaged--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/8). PCGS Population (0/12). Mintage: 625,355,008....
$12
1951-D 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/55). NGC Census: (22/59). CDN: $0.50.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$61
1951-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 65% Off-Center -- MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$134
1951-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 25% Off Center -- MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$114
1951-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Broadstruck with Obverse Indent -- MS64 Red and Brown NGC. From The Don Bonser E...
$588
1951-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 30% Off Center -- MS64 Red and Brown NGC. From The Don Bonser Error Coin ...
$186
1951-D 1C Lincoln Cent--Off Center--MS64 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$75
1951-D 1C --Struck 15% Off-Center--MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/5). PCGS Population (7/3). Mintage: 625,355,008. ...
$66
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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