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1950 1c PR RD

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The year 1950 marks the first striking of proof coins in seven years, with the long hiatus due to the United States Mint focusing its efforts on making enough business-strike coinage to feed a hungry wartime economy and to make medals and other special pieces for World War II military personnel and their families. 1950 proof Lincoln cents aren't very scarce, though individuals buying these coins would be served best by purchasing pieces with minimal spots, even color, and nice overall eye appeal. Cameo specimens are especially desirable and strong worth 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 portait and the date postioned 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: 2538
Designer: Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer: Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering: IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1950
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: Proof
Diameter: 19
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Coin Date: 1950
Denomination: 1c
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 51,386
Coinage Type: Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years: 1909-1958
Composition: 95% copper; 5% tin & zinc
PCGS #: 3359
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1950 1c PR RD
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR68 CAC $1,600 $1,234
PR68 - $1,400 $1,234
PR67 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR67 - $1,234 $1,234
PR66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR66 - $1,234 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234
PR64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR64 - $1,234 $1,234
PR63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR63 - $1,234 $1,234
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234
PR61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR61 - $1,234 $1,234
PR60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR60 - $1,234 $1,234

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1950 1C PR67 Red PCGS. CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 51,386. ...
$264
Sold 12/23/2025
Heritage Auctions
1950 1C PR66 Red PCGS. CDN: $62 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 51,386. ...
$109
Sold 12/23/2025
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1950 1C PR65 Red NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 51,386....
$186
Sold 12/15/2025
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1950 1C PR68★ Red NGC. NGC Census: (15/0 and 1/0*). PCGS Population: (1/0 and 1/0*). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$960
Sold 12/18/2022
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1950 1c PCGS Proof 64 RD
$70
Sold 6/29/2020
DLRC
1950 1C Proof Set, Cent PR63 Red ICG; Nickel PR65 ICG; Dime PR64 ICG; Quarter PR65; and a Half Dollar PR65 ICG. Fro... (Total: 5 coins)
$546
Sold 3/31/2009
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1950 1C PR62 Red ICG. NGC Census: (3/486). PCGS Population (4/976). Mintage: 51,386. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$42
Sold 7/20/2008
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1950 1C PR67 Red ANACS. Mintage 51,386. ...
$180
Sold 12/9/2025
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1950 1C PR66 Red NGC. Mintage 51,386. ...
$79
Sold 6/10/2025
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1950 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. Mintage 51,386....
$79
Sold 12/9/2024
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1950 1C PR68 Red NGC. NGC Census: (15/0). PCGS Population: (1/0). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 51,386....
$1,380
Sold 9/13/2022
Heritage Auctions
1950 Five-Piece Proof Set, PR64 to PR67 NGC. The coins are separately housed in holders from the same grading submission. Th... (Total: 5 coins)
$600
Sold 11/11/2018
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1950 1C PR63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (24/944). NGC Census: (9/474). Mintage: 51,386. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$34
Sold 5/4/2008
Heritage Auctions
1950 1C Cent PR62 Red ANACS, razor-sharp with bright ... (5 coins)
$448
Sold 7/29/2003
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1950 1C PR67 Red NGC. CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 51,386. ...
$204
Sold 10/28/2025
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1950 1C PR66 Red Cameo NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 Premium holder. NGC Census: (495/288). PCGS Population: (575/117). CDN...
$79
Sold 3/18/2025
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1950 1C PR65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (677/648). NGC Census: (362/690). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 51...
$53
Sold 4/30/2023
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1950 1C PR68 ★ Red NGC. NGC Census: (12/0). PCGS Population: (1/0). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mint...
$1,200
Sold 7/17/2022
Heritage Auctions
Five-Piece 1950 Proof Set PR64 to PR66 NGC. Individually certified in holders from the same submission. The set includes: ... (Total: 5 coins)
$456
Sold 10/17/2018
Heritage Auctions
1950 Proof Set PR63 to PR65 ANACS.... (5 Coins)
$483
Sold 11/6/2004
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