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The San Francisco Mint produced the only branch-mint offering for the one-cent coin in 1923, and it was a relatively low-mintage issuance at that, with fewer than 9 million S-mint pennies struck that year. Still, it is not considered a semi-key date and is a common coin, especially in the circulated grades. There is an ample supply of 1923-S Lincoln cents in Brown and Red-Brown uncirculated grades up through at least MS64.
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:
1880
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1923, 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:
1923-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
8,700,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2546
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Coin Value History
1923-S 1c MS BN
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1923-S 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$5,250 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $4,400 | $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 |
1923-S 1C XF45 PCGS. CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 8,700,000. ...
$74
1923-S 1C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 89 in 50, 553 finer (11/25). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 8,700,000...
$89
1923-S 1C AU55 PCGS. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 8,700,000. ...
$89
1923-S 1C MS63 Brown NGC. Mintage 8,700,000. ...
$432
1923-S 1C MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (16/136). Mintage 8,700,000. ...
$154
1923-S 1C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (61/456). NGC Census: (26/270). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 8,700,...
$81
1923-S 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (63/6). NGC Census: (40/3). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 8,7...
$720
1923-S 1C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (71/146). PCGS Population: (90/244). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 8,700,...
$145
Lot of Mint State and Circulated Lincoln Cents NGC (20 Coins)
$280
1923-S 1C MS62 Brown ANACS. Mintage 8,700,000. ...
$372
Lot of Mint State & Proof Lincoln Cents NGC (20 Coins)
$404
1923-S 1c PCGS VF35
$65
1923-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 20% Off Center @11:00, Scratched -- ANACS. VG8 Details. ...
$164
1923-S 1C -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. NGC Census: (1/97). PCGS Population (1/147). Mintage: 8,700,000. Numism...
$79
1923-S 1C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (31/244). NGC Census: (20/296). Mintage: 8,700,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$34
1923-S 1C, BN
$396
1923-S 1C XF45 PCGS. CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 8,700,000. ...
$79
1923-S 1c PCGS AU50
$90
1923-S 1C AU55 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (43/227). PCGS Population: (110/346). CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage...
$97
1923-S 1C MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (42/42). PCGS Population: (99/66). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 8,...
$456
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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