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The 1953-D Lincoln cent is a common coin in circulated grades, and up through MS66 examples are available for relatively affordable prices. it is a different story when considering specimens grading MS67 or better, which are quite rare and command heavy 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:
2154
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1953, D
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:
1953-D
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
700,515,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2807
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Coin Value History
1953-D 1c MS BN
Value By Grade
1953-D 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 |
1953-D 1C MS66 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (5/0 and 0/0+). CAC Population: (1/0). Mintage 700,515,000....
$1,140
1953-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 40% Off Center -- MS62 Brown PCGS....
$312
(1953)-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 85% Off Center -- MS65 Brown NGC....
$234
Mint Error: 1953-D 1c NGC XF45 (Die Chip in Mintmark)
$37
1953-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet -- AU58 PCGS. ...
$1,560
1953-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Major Curved Clip -- MS60 Brown ANACS. (2.68 grams). From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collect...
$51
1953-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on El Salvador 1C Planchet -- VF30 ANACS. From The Errorpalooza Collection, Part Two....
$1,860
1953-D 1c PCGS MS64 BN
$36
1953-D 1C MS67 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). Mintage 700,515,008. ...
$264
Lot of Mint Error: 1c NGC MS63/64BN (Struck Off Center 3 Coins)
$260
1953-D Lincoln Cent -- Reverse Struck Thru & Retained Staple -- AU53 Brown NGC. ...
$446
1953-D 1C AU55--Scratched--ANACS, Unc Details. RPM-6. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/2). Mintage: 700,515,008. (#28...
$10
1953-D 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck 65% Off Center--MS65 Brown NGC....
$172
1953-D 1c PCGS AU58 (RPM)
$43
1953-D 1C Lincoln Cent--Off Center, Damaged--ANACS. Unc Details, Net MS60....
$75
1953-D 1C Lincoln Cent--On 10C Planchet--AU58 ANACS. ...
$920
1953-D/D MS60 Brown--Recolored--ANACS, Unc Details, FS-021....
$14
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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