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The 1955-S Lincoln cent became among the last circulating coins bearing an S mintmark until the late 1960s. Despite this fact, the 1955-S Lincoln cent isn't a particularly scarce coin by any measure, at least not in the case of circulating or lower-end uncirculated examples. The 1955-S Lincoln cent is scarce in grades of MS67 and significantly rare at any level higher.
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:
2171
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1955, 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:
1955-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
44,610,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2833
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Coin Value History
1955-S 1c MS RD
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1955-S 1c MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $0.80 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$11,000 | $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
1955-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 44,610,000. ...
$94
1955-S/S/S 1C FS-501 MS65 Red PCGS. Repunched Mintmark. Formerly FS-021.97. PCGS Population: 92 in 65, 66 finer (6/26). CDN...
$114
1955-S/S/S 1C Repunched Mintmark, FS-501, MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: 61 in 66 (4 in 66+), 3 finer (11/25). CDN: $125 W...
$216
1955-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Obverse and Reverse Die Breaks & Dent -- MS64 Red NGC. ...
$180
1955-S 1C MS68 Red ICG. The '55-S has always been a ...
$132
1955-S 1C Cent--Struck on a Type One Dime Planchet--VF35 ...
$1,080
1955-S 1C Cent MS63 Red NGC, obverse spots limit the ...
$29
1955-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 44,610,000. ...
$150
1955-S/S/S 1C RPM, FS-501, MS65 Red PCGS. Formerly FS-021.97. PCGS Population: 91 in 65, 65 finer (3/26). CDN: $90 Whsle. B...
$99
1955-S 1C MS66 Red NGC....
$30
1955-S 1c PCGS MS64 RD
$10
1955-S 1C MS68 Red PCGS. The 1955-S was produced to the ...
$7,475
1955-S 1C, RD
$1
1955-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 44,610,000. ...
$94
1955-S/S/S 1C RPM, FS-501, MS65 Red PCGS. Formerly FS-021.97. PCGS Population: 91 in 65, 65 finer (3/26). CDN: $90 Whsle. B...
$114
1955-S 1C MS66 Red NGC....
$32
1955-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 5% Off Center -- MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (634/10641). NGC Census: (191/15905). Mi...
$109
1955-S 1C, RD
$48
1955-S 1C MS67+ Red NGC. CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 44,610,000. ...
$317
1955-S/S/S 1C Repunch Mintmark, FS-501 MS65 Red PCGS. Formerly FS-021.97. PCGS Population: 91 in 65, 65 finer (2/26). CDN: ...
$99
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