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1940 Lincoln cents are extremely common in conditions ranging from the well-worn to MS66. The coin becomes significantly scarcer in the MS67 range, with but a handful surviving in grades higher than that.
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:
1964
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1940
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:
1940
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
586,810,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2684
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Body: Referring page: http://www.greysheet.com/prices/item/1940-1c-lincoln-cent-with-brown-surfaces/gsid/1964 GSID: 1964 Title: 1940 1c MS BN
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Coin Value History
1940 1c MS BN
Value By Grade
1940 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$90.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $70.00 | $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 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $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: $3 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $55 – $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: $600 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $2,150 – $42,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,150 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $2 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
1940 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck-Through Wire -- AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 8 in 55, 88 finer (5/26). CDN: $0.17 Whsle. Bid ...
$220
194X 1C Lincoln Cent -- Obverse Struck Thru Capped Die -- MS63 Brown NGC....
$516
1940 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/30 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (3/9 and 0/0+). CDN: $2 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$129
1940 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Split Planchet -- AU50 ANACS. ...
$79
(194X) 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Split Planchet -- NGC. (1.67 grams)....
$79
1940 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 20% Off Center @8:00 -- MS62 Brown ANACS. ...
$80
1940 1C Lincoln Cent -- Broadstruck -- AU53 NGC. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part II. ...
$42
1940 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 12% Off Center -- AU58 PCGS. ...
$99
1940 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck On Brass Planchet--XF40 ANACS. ...
$150
1940 1C Lincoln Cent Clipped MS61 Brown ICG. ...
$16
1940 1C MS66 Brown PCGS. ...
$29
194? 1C Cent--Struck On Split Planchet--VF30 ANACS. The ...
$41
1940 1C Cent--On Brass Planchet, Rim Filed--ANACS. AU ...
$92
1940 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on 5C Thickness Stock -- AU55 ANACS. 3.2 Grams....
$144
1940 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 7% Off-Center -- MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/50 and 0/0+). Mintage 586,825,872....
$198
1940 1c PCGS MS64 BN
$210
1940 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on 88.5% Copper, 11.5% Silver Planchet--AU Details, Edge Filed, NCS....
$299
1940 1C Lincoln Cent--On Foreign Planchet--MS62 ANACS. (#2684)...
$805
Mint Error: 1940 1c NGC AU58 BN - Struck 10% Off Center
$81
1940 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on Brass Planchet--XF40 ANACS....
$104
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