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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:
1836
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 #:
2484
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Coin Value History
1915-S 1c MS RB
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1915-S 1c MS RB
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1915-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 71 in 63, 243 finer (11/25). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mi...
$671
1915-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 4,833,000. ...
$780
1915-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/1 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (37/2 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid fo...
$1,620
1915-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/292). NGC Census: (8/134). MS62. Mintage 4,833,000. ...
$336
1915-S 1c ANACS MS63 RB
$684
1915-S 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$2,192
1915-S 1C --Cleaned--ICG. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (0/105). PCGS Population (0/153). Mintage: 4,833,000. (#2484)...
$86
1915-S 1C, RB
$110
1915-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (71/236). Mintage 4,833,000. ...
$720
1915-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 4,833,000....
$900
1915-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (37/1). NGC Census: (36/2). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$2,340
1915-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/290). NGC Census: (8/132). MS62. Mintage 4,833,000. ...
$264
1915-S 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$6,325
Multiple Coin Lot...
$160
1915-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (70/224). NGC Census: (27/109). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63....
$432
1915-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (182/38). NGC Census: (65/35). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$960
1915-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (33/2). PCGS Population: (37/1). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$1,320
1915-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (8/121). PCGS Population: (5/278). Mintage 4,833,000. ...
$264
1915-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/220). NGC Census: (26/99). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. ...
$780
1915-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (182/38). NGC Census: (65/35). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$1,380
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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