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The 1920-S Lincoln cent is a semi-key coin that is readily available in all circulated grades but is much tougher to find in uncirculated condition. Most of the uncirculated pieces encountered are either Brown or Red-Brown, with relatively few specimens grading as fully Red gems.
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1865
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1920, S
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1920-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
46,220,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2528
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Coin Value History
1920-S 1c MS BN
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1920-S 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$3,900 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $3,250 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/133xxx/b732e156-4f38-45e4-95ee-83317fee2e70.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/435xxx/69281083-4e89-4e1b-8add-20c192601463.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/360xxx/46668f31-a86b-430a-87d1-43ecb24d68e1.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $100
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $2 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $55 – $50,000
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
Worth: $10 – $330
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RB
Worth: $130 – $750
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RD
Worth: $175 – $10,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $550 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $2,150 – $42,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,150 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $0 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
1920-S 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 46,220,000. ...
$159
1920-S 1C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 46,220,000. ...
$74
1920-S 1C MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 74 in 62, 149 finer (11/25). CDN: $116 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 46,220,0...
$114
1920-S 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. Ex: Teich Family Collection. PCGS Population: 101 in 64 (3 in 64+), 21 finer (10/25). CDN: $300 ...
$384
1920-S Lincoln Cent. Unc Details--Altered Color (NGC).
$168
1920-S 1C MS60 Brown ANACS. Mintage 46,220,000. ...
$94
1920-S 1C MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (14/212). Mintage 46,220,000. ...
$76
1920-S 1C MS65 Brown PCGS....
$1,620
1920-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck in Fragment on Reverse -- XF40 NGC. ...
$159
1920-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 20% Off Center @11:00 -- VF30 ANACS. ...
$105
1920-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 15% Off Center -- AU55 NGC. ...
$192
1920-S 1C MS66 Brown NGC. ...
$1,320
1920-S 1C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (20/346). NGC Census: (9/203). Mintage: 46,220,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$44
1920-S 1C -- Ex-Lucky Piece Holder -- ANACS. AU50 Details NGC Census: (11/203). PCGS Population (37/325). Mintage: 46,220,0...
$15
1920-S 1C Lincoln Cent--Off-Center, Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. (#2528)...
$60
1920-S 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 46,220,000. ...
$171
1920-S 1C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 46,220,000. ...
$104
1920-S 1C MS62 Brown ANACS. Mintage 46,220,000. ...
$114
1920-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 BN (PCGS).
$432
1920-S 1c NGC UNC Details (Cleaned)
$75
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