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Few Lincoln cents of any period since the 1930s are as scarce as the 1954 Philadelphia cent. Not only is it the lowest-mintage regular-issue Philadelphia Lincoln cent struck since 1934, but it is notorious for being poorly struck. Even in circulated grades, the 1954 penny proves more challenging to find than any of the other Lincoln cents of its era, though in worn grades it is an affordable coin. Gem examples are scarce, and in MS67 it is perhaps the toughest regular-issue struck at any point from the 1920s on.
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:
2012
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1954
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:
1954
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
71,640,050
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2815
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Coin Value History
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1954 1C MS67 Red NGC. NGC Census: 84 in 67 (1 in 67+), 0 finer (6/26). CDN: $6,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 7...
$1,355
1954 1C MS66 Red NGC. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 71,873,350. ...
$69
1954 1C MS65 Red PCGS....
$32
1954 Lincoln Cent. PDS Set. (NGC).
$204
1954 Mint Set Housed in a Single NGC Holder; 1954 1C MS64 Red; 1954 5C MS64; 1954 10C MS66; 1954 25C MS64; and a 1954 50C ... (Total: 5 coins)
$80
1954 1C MS63 Red ANACS. ...
$7
1954 1C MS67 Red NGC. NGC Census: 84 in 67 (1 in 67+), 0 finer (6/26). CDN: $6,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 7...
$2,318
1954 1C MS66 Red NGC. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 71,873,350. ...
$79
1954 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$15
Two Unopened 1954 Mint Sets. ... (Total: 2 sets)
$1,762
(12) 1954 1C MS64 Red NGC.... (Total: 12 Coins)
$51
1954 1C MS67 Red NGC. NGC Census: 82 in 67 (1 in 67+), 0 finer (1/26). CDN: $6,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 7...
$1,647
1954 1C MS66 Red NGC. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 71,873,350. ...
$69
1954 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$15
(12)-1954 1C MS64 Red NGC. ... (Total: 12 Coins)
$45
1954 Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (NGC).
$1,080
1954 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 71,873,350. ...
$84
1954 1c NGC MS65 RD
$15
(1) 1954 1C MS64 Red PCGS; and (6) 1954 MS65 Red PCGS.... (7 Coins)
$126
1954 1C MS67 Red PCGS....
$6,000
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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