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1915-S 1c RD

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
MS64 $1,500.00
MS65 $4,500.00
MS66 $16,800.00
MS64 CAC $2,000.00
MS65 CAC $6,250.00
MS66 CAC $27,600.00

Apr Data

129 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1915-S 1c PCGS MS66 RD 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 24,000 12/03/2018
    1915-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 22,800 08/24/2022
    1915-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 20,400 06/17/2021
    1915-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65+ RD (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 15,600 03/23/2018
    1915-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. 66 HA 12,668 01/10/2019
    1915-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. 66 HA 10,800 01/31/2019
    1915-S Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RD (NGC). 66 Stacks Bowers 9,988 04/01/2016
    1915-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. 66 HA 9,000 06/06/2019
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 8,225 02/07/2016
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 7,931 05/01/2016
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 7,800 07/21/2023
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. A sharply struck, carbon-free Gem Red example, showing copper-pink and golden hues across glisteni 65 HA 7,800 05/09/2022
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 7,200 01/10/2019
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS Secure. 65 HA 6,720 12/13/2018
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. The 1915-S is scarce in all grades, both in circulated and Uncirculated condition. Gem Uncirculate 65 HA 6,600 11/06/2023
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 6,600 05/04/2023
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 6,462 01/11/2016
    1915-S 1C MS65+ Red PCGS. 65 HA 5,760 07/15/2022
    1915-S 1C MS65+ Red PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 5,640 04/23/2020
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/10). NGC Census: (10/2). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 4, 65 HA 5,280 05/08/2022
    1915-S 1C MS65+ Red PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 5,280 08/03/2020
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (33/10). NGC Census: (10/2). CDN: $5,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Minta 65 HA 5,160 04/10/2023
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 4,080 05/04/2023
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 3,995 02/19/2017
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 3,995 01/09/2017
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 3,995 09/11/2016
    1915-S 1c PCGS MS65 RD 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 3,725 07/12/2021
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 3,606 10/12/2018
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 3,600 12/15/2022
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 3,600 04/25/2019
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 3,525 06/11/2017
    1915-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS). CAC. 64 Stacks Bowers 2,880 04/01/2024
    1915-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 2,820 09/11/2016
    1915-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 2,640 05/23/2019
    1915-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (65/42 and 1/1+). NGC Census: (17/12 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for proble 64 HA 2,640 06/09/2019
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/9). NGC Census: (10/2). CDN: $3,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 4,8 65 HA 2,400 11/22/2020
    1915-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 2,220 08/14/2018
    1915-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 2,115 01/11/2016
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/10). NGC Census: (10/2). CDN: $3,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 4, 65 HA 2,040 08/09/2020
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. 65 HA 2,040 12/13/2018
    1915-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 1,920 10/12/2018
    1915-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (66/42). NGC Census: (18/11). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mint 64 HA 1,920 01/29/2024
    1915-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 1,680 08/15/2018
    1915-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 1,645 04/26/2015
    1915-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 1,320 01/10/2019
    1915-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS Secure. 64 HA 1,320 12/13/2018
    1915-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 1,292 03/31/2016
    1915-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (17/12). PCGS Population: (63/43). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 4, 64 HA 1,020 04/28/2020
    1915-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 660 10/25/2023
    1915-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 552 03/19/2020
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 2485
      Coin Date: 1915-S
      Denomination (Short): 1c
      Denomination (Long): Cent
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: S
      Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
      Mintage: 4,833,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Lincoln, Wheat reverse (Bronze)
      Coinage Years: 1909-1958
      Mint Location: San Francisco
      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: The 1915-S Lincoln cent is a scarce semi-key in circulated grades but is one of the toughest coins to locate in Mint State grades. The 1915-S in any of the Red Gem grades is considerably tougher than nearly any other issue in the Lincoln cent series, eclipsing pieces like the 1914-D and 1926-S. it is a coin that for many years was perhaps under-appreciated in part due to relatively few collectors actively competing for these coins. Then came the advent of registry sets in the early 2000s and prices began climbing as relatively availability of full Red specimens all but dried up. Anyone hoping to land a nice Red Gem specimen should prepare to wait patiently until finding the right one.
      PCGS #: 2485
      NGC ID: 22BM
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