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1931-S 1c RD

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
MS63 $240.00
MS64 $358.00
MS65 $650.00
MS66 $2,310.00
MS63 CAC $292.00
MS64 CAC $422.00
MS65 CAC $910.00
MS66 CAC $3,000.00

Apr Data

934 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1931-S 1c NGC MS63 RD 63 David Lawrence Rare Coins 180 04/10/2023
    1931-S 1c PCGS MS63 RD 63 David Lawrence Rare Coins 205 11/21/2022
    1931-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (294/2832). NGC Census: (60/845). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 63 HA 204 09/20/2022
    1931-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (572/302). PCGS Population: (1723/1178). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintag 64 HA 276 09/26/2023
    1931-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 288 08/11/2023
    1931-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS). OGH. 64 Stacks Bowers 288 06/15/2023
    1931-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (1718/1183). NGC Census: (571/293). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Minta 64 HA 360 06/06/2023
    1931-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (571/293). PCGS Population: (1713/1180). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintag 64 HA 264 05/16/2023
    1931-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (1709/1175). NGC Census: (570/291). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Minta 64 HA 288 04/11/2023
    1931-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (566/288). PCGS Population: (1694/1173). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintag 64 HA 264 01/31/2023
    1931-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 216 01/25/2023
    1931-S 1c PCGS MS64 RD 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 281 01/16/2023
    1931-S 1c PCGS MS64 RD 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 360 12/26/2022
    1931-S 1c NGC MS64 RD 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 277 11/07/2022
    1931-S 1c PCGS MS64 RD 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 305 10/17/2022
    1931-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS). OGH. 64 Stacks Bowers 264 10/11/2022
    1931-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (1684/1151). NGC Census: (561/284). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Minta 64 HA 288 09/27/2022
    1931-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (1683/1149). NGC Census: (561/284). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Minta 64 HA 288 09/20/2022
    1931-S 1c PCGS MS64 RD 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 305 09/19/2022
    1931-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (1682/1149). NGC Census: (561/284). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Minta 64 HA 372 09/13/2022
    1931-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (1684/1142). NGC Census: (560/285). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Minta 64 HA 312 09/06/2022
    1931-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (1682/1149). NGC Census: (560/283). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Minta 64 HA 288 09/06/2022
    1931-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (1681/1147). NGC Census: (561/285). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Minta 64 HA 288 08/30/2022
    1931-S 1c PCGS MS64 RD 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 301 08/22/2022
    1931-S 1c NGC MS64 RD 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 220 08/22/2022
    1931-S 1c PCGS/CAC MS64 RD 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 425 08/15/2022
    1931-S 1c PCGS MS64 RD 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 310 08/08/2022
    1931-S 1c NGC MS64 RD 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 300 08/08/2022
    1931-S 1c PCGS MS64 RD 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 310 07/25/2022
    1931-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS). OGH. 65 Stacks Bowers 504 06/15/2023
    1931-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (990/184). NGC Census: (259/31). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 65 HA 780 05/23/2023
    1931-S 1C MS65+ Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (992/188 and 28/13+). NGC Census: (262/31 and 1/3+). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NG 65 HA 930 05/16/2023
    1931-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (987/184). NGC Census: (258/31). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 65 HA 492 04/30/2023
    1931-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (991/186). NGC Census: (262/31). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 65 HA 540 04/18/2023
    1931-S 1c PCGS MS65 RD (OGH) 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 600 03/27/2023
    1931-S 1c PCGS MS65 RD 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 500 01/02/2023
    1931-S 1c PCGS MS65 RD 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 650 10/10/2022
    1931-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (253/30). PCGS Population: (980/168). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 8 65 HA 468 09/06/2022
    1931-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (979/168). NGC Census: (255/30). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 65 HA 660 08/30/2022
    1931-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (979/168). NGC Census: (255/30). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 65 HA 660 08/30/2022
    1931-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (976/164). NGC Census: (255/30). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 65 HA 630 07/26/2022
    1931-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (975/163). NGC Census: (255/29). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 65 HA 504 07/05/2022
    1931-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. The low-mintage 1831-S is a well established series key, although Mint State examples exist i 66 HA 3,240 11/06/2023
    1931-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (185/0). NGC Census: (31/0). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 86 66 HA 1,920 05/07/2023
    1931-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 4,080 05/04/2023
    1931-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (187/0 and 14/0+). NGC Census: (31/0 and 3/0+). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC 66 HA 1,800 04/30/2023
    1931-S Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 2,400 03/23/2023
    1931-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (174/0). NGC Census: (31/0). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 86 66 HA 2,040 12/18/2022
    1931-S 1c PCGS/CAC MS66 RD 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 2,600 10/24/2022
    1931-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 4,800 08/24/2022
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 2620
      Coin Date: 1931-S
      Denomination (Short): 1c
      Denomination (Long): Cent
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: S
      Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
      Mintage: 866,000
      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: To date, the 1931-S Lincoln cent is the last regular-issue, non-variety coin in the series that is categorically considered a key-date. The 1931-S boasts the second-lowest mintage in the series, and collectors of the time knew this coin was going to be a scarce issue. Therefore, many collectors hoarded large quantities of 1931-S Lincoln cents soon after they were minted. Even into the mid-1930s, collectors could purchase 1931-S Lincoln cents from the United States Mint for face value plus postage. <BR><BR> These coins were hoarded by collectors in groupings often consisting of uncirculated rolls and even bags, so it was relatively uncommon to find one in circulation. Still, many of the coins did get out and numismatic experts believe fewer than 100,000 exist today, the majority in circulated grades. Thankfully, enough of these coins were retained by collectors in uncirculated condition and many are available in all color designations through at least MS65. Availability drops off significantly in MS66 and better.
      PCGS #: 2620
      NGC ID: 22D4
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