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Circulated 1953-S Lincoln cents are extremely common, as are essentially all specimens grading through MS66. Examples in MS67 or higher grades are scarce and are of particular interest to collectors who are building registry sets.
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:
2156
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1953, 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:
1953-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
181,835,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2812
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Coin Value History
1953-S 1c MS RD
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1953-S 1c MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $1.00 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$24,000 | $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: $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
1953-S Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (NGC).
$109
1953-S 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
$18,000
1953-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Silver 10C Planchet -- AU55 PCGS....
$1,380
1953-S 1C MS66 Red NGC....
$30
1953-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Obverse Retained Silver Fragment -- MS64 Red NGC....
$104
1953-S 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$20
1953-S 1C MS63 Red ANACS. RPM-13. NGC Census: (0/980). PCGS Population (1/1082). Mintage: 181,835,008. (#2812)...
$10
1953-S 1C MS67+ Red PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 181,835,000. ...
$415
1953-S 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$40
1953-S/S 1C MS64 Red ANACS. RPM-18. NGC Census: (14/1152). PCGS Population (45/1409). Mintage: 181,835,008. Numismedia Wsl...
$86
1953-S 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$20
1953-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 181,835,000. ...
$114
1953-S 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$35
1953-S 1C MS64 Red ANACS. RPM-1. NGC Census: (12/968). PCGS Population (12/1070). Mintage: 181,835,008. (#2812)...
$11
1953-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (674/2385). NGC Census: (310/3172). CDN: $4.75.Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PC...
$23
1953-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 181,835,000. ...
$99
1953-S/S 1c NGC MS66 RD (VP-004)
$44
1953-S 1C MS64 Red ANACS. RPM-11 WRPM-10. NGC Census: (12/968). PCGS Population (12/1058). Mintage: 181,835,008. (#2812)...
$10
1953-S/S 1C MS65 Red ANACS. RPM-2. CONECA TOP-100. NGC Census: (165/2680). PCGS Population (395/1699). Mintage: 181,835,00...
$28
1953-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CAC. CAC: 60 in 67, 0 finer (6/26). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 181,835,000....
$207
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