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The 1912 Lincoln cent is one of the tougher Philadelphia-mint issues from the early period, though it is by no means a rare coin, at least not in the absolute sense. Strike is sharp on most specimens, and many uncirculated examples exhibit rich, vibrant reds. This issue is challenging in grades of MS67RD or better.
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:
1732
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1912
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:
1912
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
68,153,060
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2452
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Coin Value History
1912 1c MS RD
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1912 1C MS64 Red PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 68,153,060. ...
$201
1912 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 68,153,060. ...
$456
1912 1C MS67 Red PCGS....
$6,600
1912 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Mintage 68,153,060. From The MNO Collection....
$1,320
1912 1c NGC MS63 RD
$150
1912 1C MS62 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (1/161). PCGS Population (0/414). Mintage: 68,153,056. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $40. (#24...
$75
1912 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 68,1...
$288
1912 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (268/134). NGC Census: (76/16). CDN: ...
$528
1912 1C MS67+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$20,400
1912 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Mintage 68,153,060. ...
$960
1912 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/662). NGC Census: (18/181). Mintage 68,153,056. ...
$99
1912 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (98/88). PCGS Population: (292/391). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 68,1...
$180
1912 1C MS65 Red PCGS....
$432
1912 1C MS67 Red PCGS. ...
$3,611
1912 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (111/15 and 22/2+). NGC Census: (14/3 and 1/0+). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$2,520
1912 1C MS63 Red NGC. NGC Census: (18/182). PCGS Population: (21/645). Mintage 68,153,056. ...
$65
1912 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (292/392). NGC Census: (99/91). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 68,...
$169
1912 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (74/17). PCGS Population: (265/127). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 68,1...
$336
1912 1C MS67 Red PCGS. ...
$4,320
1912 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$955
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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