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1929-S Lincoln cents is one of the most common pre-1930 S-mint issues from the series but is considerably tough in grades of MS65 or better. Seek quality examples with rich color, few surface marks, and a crisp strike to ensure satisfaction with the purchase and the best possible opportunity for a decent return on the investment.
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:
1918
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1929, 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:
1929-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
50,148,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2602
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Coin Value History
1929-S 1c MS RD
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1929-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 50,148,000. ...
$360
1929-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 50,148,000. ...
$149
1929-S 1C MS66+ Red NGC. CAC. With only eight Red coins finer at NGC and PCGS, combined, this Plus-designated Premium Gem i...
$7,800
1929-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS....
$36,000
1929-S 1c PCGS MS63 RD
$80
1929-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 premium holder. Mintage 50,148,000....
$336
1929-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Mintage 50,148,000. ...
$149
1929-S 1C MS66 Red NGC. Mintage 50,148,000. ...
$1,320
1929-S 1c NGC MS67 RD
$2,605
1929-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (82/1132). NGC Census: (37/417). CDN: $40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 5...
$61
1929-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Mintage 50,148,000. From The rhp Collection....
$324
1929-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. Mintage 50,148,000. ...
$129
1929-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Mintage 50,148,000. ...
$2,280
1929-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. ...
$2,585
1929-S 1c NGC MS63 RD
$60
1929-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (28/12). Mintage 50,148,000. ...
$456
1929-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Mintage 50,148,000. ...
$139
1929-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (143/2 and 12/0+). NGC Census: (43/4 and 9/0+). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,740
1929-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. ...
$2,760
1929-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. Ex: Teich Family Collection. PCGS Population (63/769). NGC Census: (54/702). Mintage: 50,148,000. ...
$40
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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