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The 1955-S Lincoln cent became among the last circulating coins bearing an S mintmark until the late 1960s. Despite this fact, the 1955-S Lincoln cent isn't a particularly scarce coin by any measure, at least not in the case of circulating or lower-end uncirculated examples. The 1955-S Lincoln cent is scarce in grades of MS67 and significantly rare at any level higher.
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:
2173
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1955, S
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:
1955-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
44,610,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2832
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Coin Value History
1955-S 1c MS RB
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1955-S 1c MS RB
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1955-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 44,610,000. ...
$69
1955-S 1C MS67 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (9/0). PCGS Population: (7/0). CDN: $47 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage...
$99
1955-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Reverse Cud Die Break, Obverse Die Damage -- MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. From The Don Bonser Er...
$168
1955-S 1C, RB
$11
1955-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (202/157). NGC Census: (143/181). CDN: $4 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65....
$70
1955-S 1C MS67 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population (1/0). Mintage: 44,610,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for ...
$80
1955-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Defective Holed Planchet -- MS64 Red and Brown NGC. (3.0 g)....
$240
1955-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (133/171). PCGS Population: (173/146). CDN: $4 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$61
1955-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Cud Die Break -- MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. From the Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part IV....
$180
1955-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Obverse and Reverse Die Breaks & Bent -- MS65 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$168
1955-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Reverse Cud Die Break, Obverse Die Damage -- MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. From The Don Bonser Er...
$528
1955-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Obverse Die Damage and Reverse Die Break -- MS65 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$99
1955-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Reverse Cud Die Break, Obverse Die Damaged -- MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. From The Don Bonser E...
$504
Mint Error: 1955-S 1c NGC MS65 RB (Reverse Die Break/Dent Obv Die Damage)
$121
1955-S 1c PCGS MS64 RB
$6
1955-S 1c NGC MS65 RB - Reverse Die Break/Dent Obv Die Damage
$201
1955-S 1C, RB
$11
1955-S MS65 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$8
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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