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The 1948-S Lincoln cent is a common coin in all grades through MS66 and considerably tough in higher grades. Many registry set collectors focus their attention on the small but significant supply of examples grading MS67 or 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:
2126
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1948, 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:
1948-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
81,735,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2767
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Coin Value History
1948-S 1c MS RD
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1948-S 1c MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $2.20 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$175.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/133xxx/b732e156-4f38-45e4-95ee-83317fee2e70.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/435xxx/69281083-4e89-4e1b-8add-20c192601463.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1948-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 81,735,000. ...
$99
1948-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS....
$33
1948-S 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$19
1948-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 81,735,000. ...
$149
1948-S 1c NGC MS66 RD
$30
1948-S 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$17
1948-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 81,735,000. ...
$104
1948-S/S 1c NGC MS66 RD (VP-001)
$50
1948-S 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$22
1948-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 81,735,000. ...
$104
1948-S/S 1c NGC MS66 RD (VP-001)
$43
1948-S 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$20
1948-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 81,735,000. ...
$180
1948-S 1c NGC MS66 RD
$28
1948-S 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$15
1948-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 81,735,000. ...
$149
1948-S 1C MS66 Red ANACS. Mintage 81,735,000. ...
$47
1948-S 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$20
1948-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 81,735,000. ...
$129
1948-S 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$30
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