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1921 1c BN

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AG3 $0.35
G4 $0.50
G6 $0.50
VG8 $0.55
VG10 $0.70
F12 $0.85
F15 $1.15
VF20 $2.65
VF25 $3.38
VF30 $5.40
VF35 $8.10
XF40 $11.48
XF45 $14.85
AU50 $22.95
AU53 $27.00
AU55 $29.70
AU58 $35.10
MS60 $45.90
MS61 $53.00
MS62 $58.00
MS63 $68.00
MS64 $81.00
MS65 $182.00
AG3 CAC $0.39
G4 CAC $0.56
G6 CAC $0.56
VG8 CAC $0.67
VG10 CAC $0.79
F12 CAC $1.07
F15 CAC $1.46
VF20 CAC $3.24
VF25 CAC $4.05
VF30 CAC $6.48
VF35 CAC $9.72
XF40 CAC $13.77
XF45 CAC $17.82
AU50 CAC $27.54
AU53 CAC $32.40
AU55 CAC $35.64
AU58 CAC $42.12
MS60 CAC $55.00
MS61 CAC $63.00
MS62 CAC $70.00
MS63 CAC $81.00
MS64 CAC $97.00
MS65 CAC $218.00

Apr Data

27 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1921 Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RD (NGC). OH. 64 Stacks Bowers 288 06/16/2022
    1921 1c PCGS MS63 BN 63 David Lawrence Rare Coins 86 04/04/2022
    1921 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (69/95). NGC Census: (23/41). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 39,1 63 HA 67 10/26/2021
    1921 1C MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (7/1). PCGS Population: (9/0). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 39,157,0 65 HA 162 12/24/2019
    1921 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 30% Off Center -- MS62 Brown PCGS. Struck decidedly off-center toward 12 o'clock. The forehe 62 HA 516 09/10/2019
    1921 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (7/1). PCGS Population (7/0). Mintage: 39,157,000. 65 HA 258 08/02/2016
    1921 1C MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (23/8). PCGS Population (56/7). Mintage: 39,157,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 64 HA 64 02/23/2016
    1921 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (56/7). NGC Census: (23/8). Mintage: 39,157,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 64 HA 44 11/17/2015
    1921 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (55/7). NGC Census: (23/8). Mintage: 39,157,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 64 HA 42 09/29/2015
    1921 1c MS BN 63 David Lawrence Rare Coins 50 01/04/2015
    1921 Lincoln Cent. MS-64 BN (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 164 08/12/2014
    1921 1C MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (6/0). NGC Census: (7/1). Mintage: 39,157,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f 65 HA 123 10/08/2013
    1921 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (34/6). NGC Census: (18/8). Mintage: 39,157,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 64 HA 50 07/30/2013
    1921 Lincoln Cent. Unc Details--Cleaning (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 108 06/25/2013
    1921 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (31/6). NGC Census: (32/16). Mintage: 39,157,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble 64 HA 126 05/22/2012
    1921 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (29/6). NGC Census: (30/16). Mintage: 39,157,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl 64 HA 69 09/20/2011
    1921 1C Cent -- Struck 10% Off Center -- MS62 Brown PCGS. 62 HA 207 09/11/2011
    1921 Lincoln Cent--Struck 10% Off Center--MS-64 BN (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 509 06/17/2010
    1921 1c PCGS MS65 BN 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 150 12/22/2008
    1921 1C Lincoln Cent--Flipover Double-Strike, Second Strike 85% Off-Center--AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 632 04/19/2008
    1921 1C Lincoln Cent--Uncentered Broadstrike--MS66 Brown PCGS. 66 HA 391 03/07/2006
    1921 1C --Altered Color--NCS. Unc. Details. 60 HA 63 01/30/2006
    1921 1C Lincoln Cent--Broadstruck--MS66 Brown NGC, uncentered toward 1:30, deep ruby-red, plum, and electric-blue colors, f (Total: 2 Coins) 66 HA 431 12/14/2005
    1921 1C MS65 Brown NGC. 65 HA 170 01/04/2005
    1921 1C Cent--5% Off Center--MS64 Brown NGC. Direct 64 HA 201 01/11/2003
    1921 1C MS64 Brown NGC. Mintage: 39,157,000. 64 HA 46 03/12/2002
    1921 1C, BN 62 HA 32 09/12/2000
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 2531
      Coin Date: 1921
      Denomination (Short): 1c
      Denomination (Long): Cent
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
      Mintage: 39,157,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Lincoln, Wheat reverse (Bronze)
      Coinage Years: 1909-1958
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 19
      Weight (Grams): 3.11
      Designer: Victor D. Brenner
      Edge: Plain
      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.
      General Notes: A mild recession in the early 1920s helped slow down coin production on the whole, something seen not just in the relatively lower mintages of US coins in 1921 but especially the case in 1922. While Philly-minted 1921 Lincoln cents aren't scarce in circulated condition, they're among the tougher Philadelphia cents from the 1920s across the board. This issue is scarce in uncirculated grades, with pieces grading MS66 and higher very difficult to obtain and almost always commanding stiff premiums.
      PCGS #: 2531
      NGC ID: 22C6
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