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The 1912-S Lincoln penny is a scarce semi-key coin, like many other S-mint issues from the early period of this series. Examples are tough in circulated grades and are increasingly rare ascending on the grading spectrum. Uncirculated specimens are scarce across the board, with even Brown and Red-Brown specimens proving difficult.
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:
1817
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1912, 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:
1912-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
4,431,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2456
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Coin Value History
1912-S 1c MS BN
Value By Grade
1912-S 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$1,000.00 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $850.00 | $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 |
1912-S 1C MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 99 in 62, 279 finer (12/25). CDN: $173 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 4,...
$244
1912-S 1C AU58 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 99 in 58, 245 finer (12/25). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 4,431,00...
$129
1912-S 1C XF45 PCGS. CDN: $62 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 4,431,000. ...
$84
1912-S 1C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 96 in 50, 762 finer (11/25). CDN: $82 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 4,431,000...
$84
1912-S 1C MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 76 in 63, 74 finer (10/25). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 4,431,000...
$252
1912-S 1C AU55 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 4,431,000....
$84
1912-S 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (116/15). NGC Census: (55/14). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage ...
$360
1912-S 1c PCGS VF35
$65
1912-S 1C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (76/611). NGC Census: (24/343). CDN: $86 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 4,431,...
$104
1912-S 1C MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (12/202). PCGS Population: (2/338). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 4...
$180
1912-S 1c PCGS XF40
$70
1912-S 1c PCGS VG-08
$25
1912-S 1C MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (16/1). NGC Census: (9/0). Mintage 4,431,000. ...
$720
1912-S 1C Brown -- Recolored -- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/150). PCGS Population (2/161). Mintage: 4,431,000. Numi...
$159
1912-S 1C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (33/316). NGC Census: (5/185). Mintage: 4,431,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$40
1912-S 1C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (11/346). NGC Census: (4/190). Mintage: 4,431,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$36
1912-S 1C MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 98 in 62, 279 finer (11/25). CDN: $173 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 4,...
$216
1912-S 1C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (82/216). PCGS Population: (167/342). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 4,431...
$169
1912-S 1c NGC XF45
$80
1912-S 1C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (91/725). Mintage 4,431,000. ...
$105
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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