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1949 1c BN

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AG3 $0.17
G4 $0.18
G6 $0.18
VG8 $0.18
VG10 $0.18
F12 $0.19
F15 $0.19
VF20 $0.19
VF25 $0.19
VF30 $0.19
VF35 $0.19
XF40 $0.20
XF45 $0.20
AU50 $0.21
AU53 $0.21
AU55 $0.21
AU58 $0.21
MS60 $0.25
MS61 $0.27
MS62 $0.30
MS63 $0.40
MS64 $0.60
MS65 $2.15
MS66 $10.80
MS67 $47.25
AG3 CAC $0.17
G4 CAC $0.18
G6 CAC $0.18
VG8 CAC $0.18
VG10 CAC $0.18
F12 CAC $0.19
F15 CAC $0.19
VF20 CAC $0.19
VF25 CAC $0.19
VF30 CAC $0.19
VF35 CAC $0.19
XF40 CAC $0.21
XF45 CAC $0.21
AU50 CAC $0.22
AU53 CAC $0.22
AU55 CAC $0.22
AU58 CAC $0.22
MS60 CAC $0.27
MS61 CAC $0.29
MS62 CAC $0.33
MS63 CAC $0.50
MS64 CAC $0.73
MS65 CAC $2.45
MS66 CAC $12.96
MS67 CAC $61.00

Apr Data

3 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1949 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 55% Off Center -- MS61 Brown NGC. 61 HA 192 06/12/2023
    1949 1C --Double Struck, 2nd Strike 80% Off Center--MS64 Brown NGC. (#2768) 64 HA 150 12/04/2006
    1949 1C Cent--Struck 50% Off Center--MS63 Brown NGC. 63 HA 345 01/10/2004
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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: 2768
      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 #: 2768
      NGC ID: 22EV
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