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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 37854 Coin Date: 1947-S/S Denomination (Short): 1c Denomination (Long): Cent Variety: Repunched Mintmark Variety 2: FS-504 Desg: MS Mint Mark: S Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin Mintage: 99,000,000 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: 1947-S Lincoln cents are easily located in all circulated grades and are common in Mint State levels up through MS66. Examples grading MS67 or better examples are quite scarce and generally sought by registry set collectors who specialize in Lincoln cents. PCGS #: 37854 NGC ID: 22ER
