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The 1952 Lincoln cent is one of the tougher 1950s-era Philadelphia one-cent coins, with relatively scant numbers in all of the Gem grades. By no means is the 1952 Philadelphia-mint Lincoln cent a categorically rare coin, though it is certainly a condition rarity in the grades of MS66 or higher.
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:
2006
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1952
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:
1952
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
186,775,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2797
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Coin Value History
1952 1c MS RD
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1952 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. CAC: 55 in 66, 20 finer (5/26). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 186,856,980....
$403
1952 Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (PCGS).
$720
1952 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Denomination on Struck 10C -- AU55 PCGS....
$3,840
1952 1c NGC MS65 RD
$30
1952 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a 10C Planchet -- MS63 NGC. (2.5 grams)....
$2,040
1952 1c PCGS MS64 RD
$29
1952 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Mintage 186,856,980. ...
$46
1952 Lincoln Cent. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC.
$6,600
Lot of 1952 1c NGC MS65 RD (20 Coins)
$210
1952 MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$14
1952 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Mintage 186,856,980. ...
$59
1952 1C MS67+ Red PCGS....
$6,000
1952 1c NGC MS65 RD
$22
1952 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (765/38). NGC Census: (1128/99). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 186...
$63
1952 1C MS67 Red NGC. Mintage 186,856,980. ...
$552
1952 1c NGC MS65 RD
$22
1952 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (765/38). NGC Census: (1128/99). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 186...
$69
1952 Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (ICG).
$144
1952 1c NGC MS65 RD
$41
1952 1C MS66 Red NGC. NGC Census: (1130/95). PCGS Population: (765/38). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 186,...
$35
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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