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1940 Lincoln cents are extremely common in conditions ranging from the well-worn to MS66. The coin becomes significantly scarcer in the MS67 range, with but a handful surviving in grades higher than that.
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:
1966
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1940
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:
1940
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
586,810,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2686
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Coin Value History
1940 1c MS RD
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1940 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 586,825,872. ...
$129
1940 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
$7,500
1940 1C MS66 Red PCGS....
$34
194?-? 1C Lincoln Wheat Cent -- Off-Center Strike on a Dime Planchet -- XF45 NGC. ...
$1,080
1940 1C -- Planchet Flaw -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. This lot will also include the following: 1940 1C -- Environmen... (Total: 10 coins)
$22
1940 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 586,825,872. ...
$134
1940 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
$9,000
1940 1c NGC MS66 RD
$40
1940 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$17
1940 1C MS67 Red NGC. Mintage 586,825,872. ...
$100
1940 1C MS68 Red NGC....
$3,360
1940 1c NGC MS66 RD
$30
No Date 1C Lincoln Cent -- Reverse Die Cap -- MS65 Red ANACS. ...
$74
1940 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Mintage 586,825,872. ...
$134
1940 1c PCGS MS68 RD
$8,050
1940 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$41
1940 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (135/1429). NGC Census: (65/1414). Mintage: 586,825,856. Numismedia Wsl. Price for N...
$12
1940 1C MS67 Red NGC. Mintage 586,825,872. ...
$114
1940 1C MS68 Red PCGS. ...
$6,600
1940 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$28
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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