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The 1912 Lincoln cent is one of the tougher Philadelphia-mint issues from the early period, though it is by no means a rare coin, at least not in the absolute sense. Strike is sharp on most specimens, and many uncirculated examples exhibit rich, vibrant reds.
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:
1730
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1912
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:
1912
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
68,153,060
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2450
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Coin Value History
1912 1c MS BN
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1912 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$135.00 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $115.00 | $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 |
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Worth: $0 – $45
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Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/360xxx/46668f31-a86b-430a-87d1-43ecb24d68e1.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $100
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: $550 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,975 – $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
1912 Lincoln Cent. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$125
1912 1C MS66 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 9 in 66, 0 finer (12/25). Mintage 68,153,060. ...
$336
1912 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Struck, 2nd 10% Off Center -- MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (46/9). Mintage 68,153,060....
$1,920
1912 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (164/41 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (84/51 and 1/0+). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$84
1912 1c NGC XF45
$15
1912 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Struck, Second Strike 20% Off Center -- Fine 15 PCGS. From The Errorpalooza Collection....
$528
1912 1c PCGS MS63 BN
$70
1912 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 20% Off Center -- AU58 NGC. Off-center toward 3 o'clock. The 2 in the date is partial, as is...
$528
1912 1C MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (10/129). NGC Census: (12/111). Mintage: 68,153,056. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pro...
$30
1912 1C Cent -- Double Struck, Second Strike 10% Off Center -- AU53 PCGS. ...
$402
1912 1C AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/70). PCGS Population (0/44). Mintage: 68,153,056. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$33
1912 1C --Cleaned, Rim Damaged--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/66). PCGS Population (0/37). Mintage: 68,153,056. Numism...
$31
1912 1C Cent -- Attached Lamination Obverse -- MS66 Brown PCGS. ...
$109
1912 Lincoln Cent. MS-65 BN (PCGS).
$192
1912 1C MS64 Brown ANACS. Mintage 68,153,060. ...
$53
1912 1c PCGS MS63 BN
$75
1912 1C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (21/103). NGC Census: (7/115). Mintage: 68,153,056. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$60
1912 1C MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (11/111). PCGS Population (10/125). Mintage: 68,153,056. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$47
1912 1C Lincoln Cent--Double Struck, 2nd Strike 10% Off Center--AU53 PCGS. ...
$431
1912 --Recolored-Unc Details--AU55 Brown ANACS. ...
$15
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