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The 1911-S Lincoln cent is one of the toughest semi-keys in the series beyond the most prominent regular-issue Lincoln rarities, including the 1909-S VDB, 1909-S, 1914-D, and 1931-S. While a scarce coin across the board, many examples offer good eye appeal thanks to the fact that most are well struck. The 1911-S Lincoln cent is rare in all Red uncirculated grades and is exceptionally so in MS65RD or better. Pressure from registry set collectors often pushes examples in the MS66RD range into five-figure pricing territory.
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:
1813
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1911, 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:
1911-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
4,026,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2449
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Coin Value History
1911-S 1c MS RD
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1911-S 1c MS RD
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1911-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. This piece is housed in a PCGS green label holder. PCGS Population: (74/17). NGC Census: (25/7). C...
$1,818
1911-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS....
$14,400
1911-S 1C MS63 Red ANACS. Mintage 4,026,000. ...
$408
1911-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (106/90). NGC Census: (35/32). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 4,...
$750
1911-S 1c PCGS MS62 RD
$325
1911-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (25/7). Mintage 4,026,000. ...
$1,740
1911-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. ...
$13,200
1911-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/187). NGC Census: (2/65). Mintage 4,026,000....
$242
1911-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Ex. La Bute Collection. PCGS Population: (106/87). NGC Census: (35/32). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for N...
$720
1911-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (74/17). Mintage 4,026,000. ...
$2,400
1911-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$19,200
1911-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/178). NGC Census: (2/65). Mintage 4,026,000. ...
$329
1911-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Ex: LaBute Collection. PCGS Population: (107/84). NGC Census: (35/31). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$576
1911-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (24/7). PCGS Population: (69/18). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 4,0...
$1,380
1911-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$14,400
1911-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (13/166). NGC Census: (4/128). Mintage: 4,026,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$352
1911-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (105/84). NGC Census: (35/31). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 4,...
$780
1911-S 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$2,275
1911-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,600
1911-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (14/168). NGC Census: (2/63). Mintage: 4,026,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$431
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 – $80
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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