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The San Francisco Mint produced the only branch-mint offering for the one-cent coin in 1923, and it was a relatively low-mintage issuance at that, with fewer than 9 million S-mint pennies struck that year. Still, it is not considered a semi-key date and is a common coin, especially in the circulated grades. Fully Red 1923-S Lincoln cents are scarce in all Mint States grades, and in MS65 is a rarity. Locating a nice example with rich color and few or no carbon spots is a true challenge for even the most seasoned of collectors and dealers.
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:
1882
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1923, 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:
1923-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
8,700,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2548
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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
1923-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RD (NGC).
$2,520
1923-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS....
$33,600
1923-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/93). NGC Census: (3/18). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 8,...
$1,050
1923-S 1C AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (0/104). NGC Census: (0/40). Mintage: 8,700,000. (#2548)...
$253
1923-S 1C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/100). NGC Census: (0/19). Mintage: 8,700,000. (#2548)...
$69
1923-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Ex: Ron Bozarth Collection. PCGS Population: (75/20). NGC Census: (16/2). CDN: $4,000 Whsle. Bid f...
$3,000
1923-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS).
$22,800
1923-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/84 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (3/15 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$1,140
1923-S 1C --Cleaned--ICG. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (0/19). PCGS Population (0/99). Mintage: 8,700,000. (#2548)...
$86
1923-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS....
$4,080
1923-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS....
$43,200
1923-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. ...
$1,680
1923-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. CAC....
$6,300
1923-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$60,000
1923-S Lincoln Cent. MS-63 RD (PCGS).
$1,528
1923-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS....
$3,840
1923-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. ...
$36,000
1923-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (24/82). NGC Census: (3/15). Mintage: 8,700,000. ...
$1,410
1923-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (74/20). NGC Census: (14/2). CDN: $3,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 8,...
$5,520
1C 1923-S PCGS MS65+ RD
$58,750
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