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1949 1c RB

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
MS63 $0.55
MS64 $0.75
MS65 $4.05
MS66 $13.50
MS67 $61.00
MS63 CAC $0.67
MS64 CAC $0.85
MS65 CAC $4.86
MS66 CAC $20.25
MS67 CAC $74.00

Apr Data

7 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1949 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 90% Off Center -- MS66 Red and Brown NGC. 66 HA 630 07/15/2021
    1949 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 80% Off Center -- MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. 65 HA 489 02/05/2012
    1949 Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RB (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 284 07/03/2012
    1949 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 55% Off Center -- MS63 Red and Brown NGC. 63 HA 228 09/10/2019
    1949 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 55% Off Center -- MS63 Red and Brown NGC. 63 HA 129 01/03/2022
    1949 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. 65 HA 19 09/28/2007
    1949 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. 64 HA 14 09/28/2007
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 2769
      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 #: 2769
      NGC ID: 22EV
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