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1949 1c RD

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
MS63 $0.80
MS64 $1.90
MS65 $10.80
MS66 $68.00
MS67 $1,250.00
MS63 CAC $1.01
MS64 CAC $2.15
MS65 CAC $13.50
MS66 CAC $81.00
MS67 CAC $1,500.00

Apr Data

292 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1949 1C MS67+ Red PCGS. CAC. 67 HA 5,760 01/16/2025
    1949 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (18/0). Mintage 217,775,000. 67 HA 3,840 08/18/2024
    1949 1C MS67 Red NGC. Mintage 217,775,000. 67 HA 408 07/16/2024
    1949 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. 66 HA 216 05/08/2024
    1949 Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 24 04/01/2024
    1949 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (756/44). NGC Census: (1315/89). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 217 66 HA 49 11/14/2023
    1949 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/0 and 6/0+). NGC Census: (88/0 and 6/0+). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 67 HA 1,320 11/06/2023
    1949 1C MS67+ Red NGC. 67 HA 1,980 07/21/2023
    1949 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (748/43). NGC Census: (1222/86). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 217 66 HA 57 05/16/2023
    1949 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (748/43 and 44/5+). NGC Census: (1222/86 and 9/5+). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG 66 HA 61 04/30/2023
    1949 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (748/43). NGC Census: (1222/86). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 217 66 HA 53 04/30/2023
    1949 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CAC. 67 HA 3,120 12/15/2022
    1949 1c PCGS MS66 RD 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 140 12/12/2022
    1C 1949 PCGS MS67 RD 67 Legend 1,292 07/28/2022
    1949 1c NGC MS66 RD 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 140 06/06/2022
    1949 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (43/0). NGC Census: (79/0). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 67 HA 2,160 05/09/2022
    1949 1c PCGS MS67 RD 67 David Lawrence Rare Coins 1,250 04/04/2022
    1949 1C MS66 Red NGC. NGC Census: (1040/79). PCGS Population: (715/44). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 217, 66 HA 49 12/14/2021
    1949 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/0). NGC Census: (78/0). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 217,7 67 HA 1,320 11/23/2021
    1949 1C MS67+ Red PCGS. CAC. 67 HA 9,000 10/07/2021
    1949 Lincoln Cent. MS-66+ RD (PCGS). CAC. 66 Stacks Bowers 360 08/24/2021
    1949 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Ex: Jerald L. Martin Collection. PCGS Population: (53/0). NGC Census: (78/0). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid 67 HA 1,020 06/22/2021
    1949 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Ex: Benson. PCGS Population: (710/53). NGC Census: (1014/78). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. 66 HA 168 06/22/2021
    1949 Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (PCGS). CAC. 67 Stacks Bowers 1,440 06/10/2021
    1949 1C MS67 Red NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (77/0). PCGS Population: (60/0). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 217 67 HA 630 12/22/2020
    1949 1c PCGS MS66 RD 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 65 03/23/2020
    1949 1c PCGS MS66 RD 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 90 02/10/2020
    1949 1c PCGS MS65 RD 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 20 10/07/2019
    1949 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/0). NGC Census: (71/0). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS67. 67 HA 960 06/09/2019
    1949 1C MS66+ Red PCGS Gold Shield. PCGS Population: (639/59 and 42/1+). NGC Census: (907/72 and 6/2+). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid 66 HA 192 05/28/2019
    1949 1C MS67 Red PCGS. EX: Jerald L. Martin Collection. PCGS Population: (54/0). NGC Census: (71/0). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid 67 HA 2,880 04/28/2019
    1949 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (49/0). NGC Census: (71/0). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS67. 67 HA 1,200 01/13/2019
    1949 1C MS67 Red NGC. NGC Census: (49/0). PCGS Population: (46/0). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS67. M 67 HA 504 09/11/2018
    1949 1c NGC MS67 RD 67 David Lawrence Rare Coins 700 04/30/2018
    1949 Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (PCGS). CAC. 67 Stacks Bowers 1,020 03/23/2018
    1949 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (594/41). NGC Census: (791/40). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS66. 66 HA 57 12/12/2017
    1949 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (588/41). NGC Census: (791/40). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS66. 66 HA 43 12/10/2017
    1949 Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (PCGS). 67 Stacks Bowers 1,140 11/13/2017
    1949 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (566/49). NGC Census: (796/43). Mintage 217,775,008. 66 HA 61 08/01/2017
    1949 1C MS67 Red NGC. NGC Census: (42/0). PCGS Population: (49/0). Mintage 217,775,008. From The Michael C. Hollen C 67 HA 376 07/09/2017
    1949 1C MS67 Red NGC. NGC Census: (42/0). PCGS Population: (49/0). Mintage 217,775,008. From The Michael C. Hollen C 67 HA 376 07/09/2017
    1949 1C MS66 Red NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (791/42). PCGS Population: (541/41). Mintage 217,775,008. 66 HA 84 04/11/2017
    1949 1C MS67 Red PCGS. 67 HA 1,058 04/06/2017
    1949 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (547/40). NGC Census: (788/41). Mintage 217,775,008. 66 HA 84 03/14/2017
    1949 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (551/38). NGC Census: (788/41). Mintage 217,775,008. 66 HA 79 01/24/2017
    1949 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (550/40 and 27/0+). NGC Census: (788/41 and 2/0+). Mintage 217,775,008. 66 HA 212 01/10/2017
    1949 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/0). NGC Census: (41/0). Mintage 217,775,008. 67 HA 1,469 01/09/2017
    1949 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (554/42). NGC Census: (789/41). Mintage 217,775,008. 66 HA 55 12/27/2016
    1949 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (546/40). NGC Census: (789/41). Mintage 217,775,008. 66 HA 61 12/13/2016
    1949 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (530/41). NGC Census: (789/41). Mintage 217,775,008. 66 HA 69 10/11/2016
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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: 2770
      Coin Date: 1949
      Denomination (Short): 1c
      Denomination (Long): Cent
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
      Mintage: 217,775,000
      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: The 1949 Lincoln cent is an extremely difficult coin to locate in Gem grades of MS65 or higher, with pieces grading MS67 or higher considerably rare. As when buying any Lincoln cent, focus on specimens with sharp strike, rich luster, and even color.
      PCGS #: 2770
      NGC ID: 22EV
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