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1953 1c BN

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AG3 $0.18
G4 $0.20
G6 $0.20
VG8 $0.20
VG10 $0.20
F12 $0.22
F15 $0.22
VF20 $0.25
VF25 $0.25
VF30 $0.25
VF35 $0.25
XF40 $0.27
XF45 $0.27
AU50 $0.33
AU53 $0.33
AU55 $0.33
AU58 $0.35
MS60 $0.40
MS61 $0.40
MS62 $0.55
MS63 $0.80
MS64 $1.50
MS65 $3.38
MS66 $10.80
MS67 $47.25
AG3 CAC $0.18
G4 CAC $0.21
G6 CAC $0.21
VG8 CAC $0.21
VG10 CAC $0.21
F12 CAC $0.23
F15 CAC $0.23
VF20 CAC $0.27
VF25 CAC $0.27
VF30 CAC $0.27
VF35 CAC $0.27
XF40 CAC $0.29
XF45 CAC $0.29
AU50 CAC $0.36
AU53 CAC $0.36
AU55 CAC $0.36
AU58 CAC $0.39
MS60 CAC $0.50
MS61 CAC $0.50
MS62 CAC $0.67
MS63 CAC $1.01
MS64 CAC $1.85
MS65 CAC $4.05
MS66 CAC $12.96
MS67 CAC $61.00

Apr Data

6 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1953 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Tapered Planchet--XF40 NGC. 40 HA 26 08/02/2009
    1953 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck 60% Off Center--MS64 Brown NGC. 64 HA 75 02/28/2005
    1953 1c PCGS MS64 BN 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 80 04/29/2019
    1953 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck 55% Off Center--MS64 Brown NGC. 64 HA 161 09/11/2004
    1953 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet -- AU55 PCGS. Ex: Fred Weinberg Collection.From The Fred Wei 55 HA 1,080 05/08/2022
    1953 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a 10C Blank -- MS62 Brown NGC. (2.5 g). 62 HA 2,520 10/06/2021
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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: 2804
      Coin Date: 1953
      Denomination (Short): 1c
      Denomination (Long): Cent
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
      Mintage: 256,755,000
      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 1953 Philly cent is categorically a common coin, though in grades of MS66 is becomes one of the toughest Philadelphia-mint Lincoln cents of the post-1929 era. In MS67, this issue is virtually esoteric. The strike is generally weak on 1953 Philadelphia cents, with color and luster problems also providing difficult situations for collectors who insist on having premium-quality examples.
      PCGS #: 2804
      NGC ID: 22F9
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