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The 1953 Philly cent is categorically a common coin, though in grades of MS66 is becomes one of the toughest Philadelphia-mint Lincoln cents of the post-1929 era. In MS67, this issue is virtually esoteric. The strike is generally weak on 1953 Philadelphia cents, with color and luster problems also providing difficult situations for collectors who insist on having 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:
2009
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1953
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:
1953
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
256,755,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2806
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Coin Value History
1953 1c MS RD
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1953 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 256,883,800. ...
$1,586
1953 1C MS66 Red NGC. CAC. CAC: 77 in 66, 16 finer (5/26). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 256,883,800. ...
$74
1953 1c NGC MS65 RD
$20
1953 1c PCGS MS64 RD
$10
Sealed 1953 Double Mint Set. ... (Total: 30 coins)
$576
1953 1c PCGS MS63 RD
$17
1953 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 256,883,800. ...
$1,708
1953 Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$65
1953 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$15
1953 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 70% Off Center -- MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$504
1953 1c NGC MS63 BN - Struck 40% Off Center
$177
1953 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 256,883,800. ...
$1,952
1953 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (78/16). Mintage 256,883,800....
$204
$80
1953 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (133/645). NGC Census: (20/539). Mintage: 256,883,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC...
$29
1953 Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (PCGS).
$1,680
1953 Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$65
1953 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (579/380). NGC Census: (101/791). Mintage: 256,883,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pr...
$28
1953 Mint Set, housed in a single NGC holder: 1C MS64 Red; 5C MS65, 10C MS65; 25C MS66; and a 50C MS66. ... (Total: 5 coins)
$230
1953 1C MS67+ Red NGC. Mintage 256,883,800. ...
$1,800
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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