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This San Francisco issue is common in circulated condition and is available in uncirculated grades as high as MS66. However, it becomes a scarce issue at the MS67 level or higher, which is par for course for Lincoln cents of the early 1950s.
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:
2144
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1951, 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:
1951-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
136,010,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2794
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Coin Value History
1951-S 1c MS RD
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1951-S 1c MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $1.10 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$13,000 | $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 |
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
1951-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 136,010,000. ...
$232
1951-S 1C MS68 Red NGC. NGC Census: (7/0). Mintage 136,010,000. ...
$2,400
1951-S 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$35
1951-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. ...
$11
1951-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 136,010,000. ...
$220
1951-S 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
$9,000
1951-S 1c NGC MS66 RD
$35
1951-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 136,010,000. ...
$189
1951-S 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$36
1951-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 136,010,000. ...
$207
1951-S 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$35
1951-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 136,010,000. ...
$183
1951-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (1298/131). NGC Census: (1320/228). CDN: $45 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS...
$28
1951-S Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (NGC).
$312
1951-S 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (1247/117 and 36/3+). NGC Census: (1268/200 and 4/1+). CDN: $45 Whsle. Bid for p...
$39
1951-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Mintage 136,010,000. ...
$288
1951-S 1C MS66 Red NGC. This lot will include the following; 1952-D 1C MS66 Red NGC. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. 1956-D<1C... (Total: 6 coins)
$104
1951-S 1C MS67+ Red PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (60/0). Mintage 136,010,000. ...
$1,080
1951-S 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (1179/108 and 25/2+). NGC Census: (1154/192 and 0/0+). Mintage 136,010,000. ...
$99
1951-S 1C MS67+ Red PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (60/0). Mintage 136,010,000. ...
$630
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