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1945-S Lincoln cents are extraordinarily common in all circulated grades and plentiful through MS66. There are many hundreds of MS67s available, providing collectors who want exceptional specimens with the chance to acquire such pieces for relatively affordable prices.
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:
2108
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1945, 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:
1945-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
181,770,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2740
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Coin Value History
1945-S 1c MS RD
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1945-S 1c MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $0.90 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$9,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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
1945-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 181,770,000. ...
$69
1945-S 1C MS68 Red NGC. NGC Census: 9 in 68, 0 finer (5/26). CDN: $6,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage 181,770,000...
$1,968
1945-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS....
$32
1945-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Obverse Cud Die Break -- MS65 Red PCGS. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part II. ...
$126
(1945-S) Lincoln Cent -- Overstruck on a Netherlands East Indies 1/10 Gulden -- AU58 NGC. ...
$7,050
1945-S 1c NGC MS64 RD ex: Richmond Collection
$12
1945-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 181,770,000. ...
$59
1945-S 1C MS68 Red NGC....
$2,160
1945-S 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$28
Collector Lot of 5 Assorted Lincoln 1c: All PCGS MS64/65 RD (5 Coins) - No Reserve!
$52
(1945-S) Lincoln Cent -- Overstruck on a Netherlands East Indies 1/10 Gulden -- AU58 NGC. ...
$7,050
1945-S 1c NGC MS64 RD ex: Richmond Collection
$14
1945-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 181,770,000. ...
$69
1945-S 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
$6,600
1945-S 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$34
1945-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (128/3246). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 181,770,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC...
$16
1945-S 1C MS64 Red ANACS. The current Coin Dealer ...
$6
1945-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 181,770,000. ...
$129
1945-S 1C MS68 Red NGC. NGC Census: (7/0). PCGS Population: (3/0). CDN: $12,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage 181,7...
$2,760
1945-S 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$30
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