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A mild recession in the early 1920s helped slow down coin production on the whole, something seen not just in the relatively lower mintages of US coins in 1921 but especially the case in 1922. While Philly-minted 1921 Lincoln cents aren't scarce in circulated condition, they're among the tougher Philadelphia cents from the 1920s across the board. This issue is scarce in uncirculated grades, with pieces grading MS66 and higher very difficult to obtain and almost always commanding stiff premiums.
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:
1760
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1921
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:
1921
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
39,157,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2531
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Coin Value History
1921 1c MS BN
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1921 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$220.00 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $180.00 | $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 |
1921 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck Off Center -- MS63 Brown ANACS. Mintage 39,157,000....
$264
1921 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 15% Off Center @1:00 -- XF45 ANACS. ...
$111
1921 1C MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (7/1). PCGS Population: (9/0). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 39,157,0...
$162
1921 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 30% Off Center -- MS62 Brown PCGS. Struck decidedly off-center toward 12 o'clock. The forehe...
$516
1921 1C MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (23/8). PCGS Population (56/7). Mintage: 39,157,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$64
1921 1C -- Cleaning -- Genuine PCGS. This PCGS number ending in 92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the r...
$15
1921 1C Brown--Recolored--ANACS. UNC Details Net MS60. NGC Census: (0/34). PCGS Population (0/53). Mintage: 39,157,000. Num...
$53
1921 1C --Cleaned--ANACS. UNC Details Net AU55. NGC Census: (1/34). PCGS Population (1/57). Mintage: 39,157,000. Numismedia ...
$31
1921 1C Lincoln Cent--Flipover Double-Strike, Second Strike 85% Off-Center--AU58 PCGS. ...
$632
1921 1C Lincoln Cent--Uncentered Broadstrike--MS66 Brown PCGS. ...
$391
1921 1c PCGS MS63 BN
$86
1921 XF45 Brown ANACS. ...
$16
1921 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (7/1). PCGS Population (7/0). Mintage: 39,157,000....
$258
1921 1C Cent -- Struck 10% Off Center -- MS62 Brown PCGS. ...
$207
1921 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (56/7). NGC Census: (23/8). Mintage: 39,157,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$44
1921 1C MS60 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (0/32). PCGS Population (0/38). Mintage: 39,157,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PC...
$42
1921 AU55 Brown ANACS. ...
$11
1921 1C Lincoln Cent--Broadstruck--MS66 Brown NGC, uncentered toward 1:30, deep ruby-red, plum, and electric-blue colors, f... (Total: 2 Coins)
$431
1921 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (69/95). NGC Census: (23/41). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 39,1...
$67
1921 1C MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (6/0). NGC Census: (7/1). Mintage: 39,157,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$123
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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