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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:
1818
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 #:
2457
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Coin Value History
1912-S 1c MS RB
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1912-S 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 66, 0 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Min...
$3,050
1912-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 4,431,000. ...
$293
1912-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (34/3). Mintage 4,431,000. ...
$990
1912-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 4,431,000. ...
$456
1912-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (23/262). Mintage 4,431,000. ...
$180
1912-S 1C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60. Mintage 4,431,000....
$144
1912-S 1C MS61 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (0/207). PCGS Population (0/358). Mintage: 4,431,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$170
1912-S 1C AU58 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$98
1912-S 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$1,586
1912-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 4,431,000. ...
$312
1912-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (72/3). Mintage 4,431,000. ...
$870
1912-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 4,431,000. ...
$432
1912-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (21/247). PCGS Population: (22/519). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. ...
$180
1912-S 1C MS60 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Population (0/330). NGC Census: (0/400). Mintage: 4,431,000. (#2457)...
$126
1912-S 1C MS61 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (0/159). PCGS Population (0/230). Mintage: 4,431,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$109
1912-S 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$1,380
1912-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (179/342). NGC Census: (86/171). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63...
$336
1912-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (71/3 and 2/0+). NGC Census: (41/2 and 0/0+). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid...
$1,020
1912-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (268/74). NGC Census: (127/44). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64....
$360
1912-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (18/221). PCGS Population: (23/501). Mintage 4,431,000. ...
$138
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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