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The 1915-S Lincoln cent is a scarce semi-key in circulated grades but is one of the toughest coins to locate in Mint State grades. The reason for this is that very few of these coins were saved by collectors during the time when these coins were new; simply wasn't en vogue yet to save uncirculated branch-mint Lincoln cents in part because there was little incentive to do so during a time before coin albums and coin displays reached the masses.
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:
1835
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1915, 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:
1915-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
4,833,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2483
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Coin Value History
1915-S 1c MS BN
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1915-S 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$1,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,250 | $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 |
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Worth: $0 – $55
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![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/360xxx/46668f31-a86b-430a-87d1-43ecb24d68e1.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1915-S 1C MS62 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 85 in 62, 263 finer. CAC: 7 in 62, 47 finer (11/25). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid ...
$480
1915-S 1C -- Recolored -- ANACS. AU58 Details. Mintage 4,833,000....
$149
1915-S 1C MS64 Brown NGC. Mintage 4,833,000. ...
$588
1915-S 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. Mintage 4,833,000. ...
$504
1915-S 1C AU55 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (34/272). PCGS Population: (103/481). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage...
$99
1915-S 1C MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (19/4). NGC Census: (22/3). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mint...
$1,200
1915-S 1C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (17/324). PCGS Population: (69/630). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 4,833,0...
$73
1915-S 1c NGC F12
$34
1915-S 1C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (188/663). NGC Census: (46/319). CDN: $68 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 4,833...
$84
1915-S 1c PCGS XF Details (Surfaces Smoothed)
$34
1915-S 1c PCGS VF35
$65
1915-S 1C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/149). PCGS Population (1/200). Mintage: 4,833,000. Numismedia W...
$494
1915-S 1C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (30/301). NGC Census: (9/195). Mintage: 4,833,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$112
1915-S 1C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (30/436). PCGS Population (45/475). Mintage: 4,833,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$30
1915-S 1C Good 6 ANACS, extensively worn, yet free of ...
$38
1915-S 1C MS61 Brown NGC. The toning is somewhat mottled ...
$126
1915-S 1C, BN
$13
1915-S 1C MS62 Brown ANACS. Mintage 4,833,000. ...
$510
1915-S 1C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (152/332). NGC Census: (68/209). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 4,83...
$180
1915-S 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. Mintage 4,833,000. ...
$504
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