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PCGS Number: 2433 Coin Date: 1909-S Denomination (Short): 1c Denomination (Long): One Cent Variety: Lincoln Desg: MS Mint Mark: S Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin Mintage: 1,825,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Lincoln Cent Coinage Years: 1909-1958 Mint Location: San Francisco Diameter: 19 Weight (Grams): 3.11 Weight (Ounces): 0.11 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. Deisgner's initials of V.D.B. have been removed. General Notes: The 1909-S Lincoln cent is considered a semi-key issue and is relatively scarce in all grades, though it is especially challenging in uncirculated grades. Within the uncirculated spectrum, Brown and Red-Brown examples are most common, and these are frequently encountered in the MS60-65 range. PCGS #: 2433 NGC ID: 22B4
