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1955 1c MS RB

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The 1955 Philadelphia Lincoln cent is common in all grades through MS66 and scarce in levels of MS67 or higher. Strike is generally strong and color rich, so buyers should have little trouble in finding premium-quality specimens.

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: 2017
Designer: Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer: Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering: IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1955
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: 1955
Denomination: 1c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 330,958,200
Coinage Type: Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years: 1909-1958
Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #: 2823
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Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $75.00 $1,234
MS67 - $60.00 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234

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