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This high-mintage Philadelphia-mint issue is extremely common in all grades through MS65, though it is a fairly tough issue in MS66 and better condition. Specimens grading MS67 or better are very rare.
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:
1986
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1945
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:
1945
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,040,515,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2732
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Coin Value History
1945 1c MS BN
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1945 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$60.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $47.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Broadstruck -- MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/17 and 0/0+). Mintage 1,040,515,000....
$49
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on 1/2C Neth. E. Indies -- VF30 PCGS. 35.8 grams....
$408
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Elliptical Clip 2.81 Grams -- MS61 Brown PCGS....
$94
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Flipover Double-Strike In Collar -- XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/113 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (11/...
$480
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Die Adjustment Strike with Obverse Indent -- NGC....
$288
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Netherland East Indies 1/2C Planchet -- AU58 NGC. (2.3 grams)....
$840
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 20% off Center @1:00 -- AU55 ANACS....
$55
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Elliptical Planchet -- MS63 Brown PCGS. From the Fred Weinberg Collection. ...
$576
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Major Die Break -- Fine 15 ANACS. From the Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part IV. ...
$35
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Major Die Break -- VF35 ANACS. From the Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part IV. ...
$31
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Broadstruck with Obverse Brockage -- MS62 Brown NGC. ...
$94
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Broadstruck, Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. From The Don Bonser Error Coi...
$31
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Obverse Lamination Before Striking -- MS65 Brown NGC. 2.8 Grams....
$132
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on N.E.I. 1/2C Planchet -- AU50 NGC. (2.3 Grams)....
$216
1945 1C --Double Struck, Cleaned--ANACS. AU53 Details. Mintage: 1,040,515,008....
$109
Mint Error: 1945 1c NGC XF45 BN - Broadstruck
$59
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on an Elliptical Planchet, Struck 10% Off Center -- MS64 Brown PCGS. Ex: Fred Weinberg Colle...
$576
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Peru 5C Planchet -- VF30 NGC. (3 grams)....
$1,560
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 5% Off Center, Reverse Damaged -- NCS. XF Details. From The Don Bonser Erro...
$35
1945 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Elliptical Planchet -- AU58 PCGS. From the Fred Weinberg Collection. ...
$186
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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