US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln

The average price of the 1 Cent 1909 coin is $1,580 as of January 21, 2026. This data is based on an analysis of 267 auction sales. The sample may include coins from other years or varieties in different conditions, so this is an approximate estimate. For an accurate valuation of the 1 Cent 1909, a detailed comparison of individual specimens is required, considering die varieties and grade.

Average price
YearPrice
2025$360
2024$420
2023$2,040
2022$3,840
2021$5,160
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Obverse - Stack's Bowers, January 29, 2025 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins - Lots 91001-91819, Lot 91107US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Reverse - Stack's Bowers, January 29, 2025 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins - Lots 91001-91819, Lot 91107
Stack's Bowers
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    January 29, 2025
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Lot 91107 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-64 RB (PCGS). CAC. PCGS# 2427 . NGC ID: 22B2 . Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln - The Coin Cabinet, World Coin Auction 4, Lot 223
The Coin Cabinet
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    January 29, 2025
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Lot 223 Very fine | UNITED STATES. Bronze 1 Cent, 1909 S. San Fransisco. With initials VDB on reverse. Very rare from San Fransisco mint. Very fine. Reference: KM-132 Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 3.11 g. Composition: Bronze. PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations..Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more. Estimate: 300 - 500 GBP
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Obverse - Stack's Bowers, January 15, 2025 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins - 90001-90758, Lot 90056US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Reverse - Stack's Bowers, January 15, 2025 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins - 90001-90758, Lot 90056
Stack's Bowers
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    January 15, 2025
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Lot 90056 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RD (NGC). PCGS# 2425 . NGC ID: 22AZ . Click here for certification details from NGC.
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Obverse - Stack's Bowers, December 4, 2024 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins - Lots 93001-93829, Lot 93036US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Reverse - Stack's Bowers, December 4, 2024 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins - Lots 93001-93829, Lot 93036
Stack's Bowers
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    December 4, 2024
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Lot 93036 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-64 RD (NGC). PCGS# 2425 . NGC ID: 22AZ . Click here for certification details from NGC.
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Obverse - Stack's Bowers, November 6, 2024 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins - Lots 90001-90760, Lot 90055US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Reverse - Stack's Bowers, November 6, 2024 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins - Lots 90001-90760, Lot 90055
Stack's Bowers
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    November 6, 2024
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Lot 90055 1909 Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RD (NGC). PCGS# 2431 . NGC ID: 22B3 . Click here for certification details from NGC.
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Obverse - Stack's Bowers, October 23, 2024 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins - Lots 96001-96869, Lot 96029US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Reverse - Stack's Bowers, October 23, 2024 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins - Lots 96001-96869, Lot 96029
Stack's Bowers
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    October 23, 2024
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Lot 96029 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-64 RB (PCGS). PCGS# 2424 . NGC ID: 22AZ . Click here for certification details from PCGS.
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Obverse - Stack's Bowers, August 28, 2024 Old Holder Collectors Choice Online Auction - Lots 90001-90290, Lot 90009US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Reverse - Stack's Bowers, August 28, 2024 Old Holder Collectors Choice Online Auction - Lots 90001-90290, Lot 90009
Stack's Bowers
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    August 28, 2024
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Lot 90009 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RD (PCGS). OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler. PCGS# 2425. NGC ID: 22B3. Click here for certification details from PCGS.
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Obverse - Stack's Bowers, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction - Session 10 - Internet Only - Numismatic Medals, Tokens, Early American Coins & U.S. Coins Part 1 - Half Cents to Nickel Three-Cent Pieces - Lots 8001-8788, Lot 8637US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Reverse - Stack's Bowers, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction - Session 10 - Internet Only - Numismatic Medals, Tokens, Early American Coins & U.S. Coins Part 1 - Half Cents to Nickel Three-Cent Pieces - Lots 8001-8788, Lot 8637
Stack's Bowers
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    August 21, 2024
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Lot 8637 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RD (PCGS). OGH Rattler. Provenance: From the Springfield Collection. PCGS# 2425 . NGC ID: 22B3 . Click here for certification details from PCGS.
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Obverse - Stack's Bowers, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction - Session 10 - Internet Only - Numismatic Medals, Tokens, Early American Coins & U.S. Coins Part 1 - Half Cents to Nickel Three-Cent Pieces - Lots 8001-8788, Lot 8642US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Reverse - Stack's Bowers, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction - Session 10 - Internet Only - Numismatic Medals, Tokens, Early American Coins & U.S. Coins Part 1 - Half Cents to Nickel Three-Cent Pieces - Lots 8001-8788, Lot 8642
Stack's Bowers
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    August 21, 2024
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Lot 8642 1909 Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RD (NGC). OH. Provenance: From the Springfield Collection. PCGS# 2431 . NGC ID: 22B3 . Click here for certification details from NGC.
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Obverse - Stack's Bowers, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction - Session 10 - Internet Only - Numismatic Medals, Tokens, Early American Coins & U.S. Coins Part 1 - Half Cents to Nickel Three-Cent Pieces - Lots 8001-8788, Lot 8629US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Reverse - Stack's Bowers, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction - Session 10 - Internet Only - Numismatic Medals, Tokens, Early American Coins & U.S. Coins Part 1 - Half Cents to Nickel Three-Cent Pieces - Lots 8001-8788, Lot 8629
Stack's Bowers
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    August 21, 2024
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Lot 8629 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-66 RD (PCGS). Provenance: From the Knohl Collection. PCGS# 2425 . NGC ID: 22AZ . Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Obverse - Stack's Bowers, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction - Session 10 - Internet Only - Numismatic Medals, Tokens, Early American Coins & U.S. Coins Part 1 - Half Cents to Nickel Three-Cent Pieces - Lots 8001-8788, Lot 8635US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Reverse - Stack's Bowers, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction - Session 10 - Internet Only - Numismatic Medals, Tokens, Early American Coins & U.S. Coins Part 1 - Half Cents to Nickel Three-Cent Pieces - Lots 8001-8788, Lot 8635
Stack's Bowers
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    August 21, 2024
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Lot 8635 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-66 BN (NGC). Provenance: From the Knohl Collection. PCGS# 2423 . NGC ID: 22AZ . Click here for certification details from NGC.
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Obverse - Stack's Bowers, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction - Session 5 - U.S. Coins Part 1 - Medals, Tokens, Early American Coins & Half Cents to Twenty-Cent Pieces - Lots 4001-4768, Lot 4456US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Reverse - Stack's Bowers, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction - Session 5 - U.S. Coins Part 1 - Medals, Tokens, Early American Coins & Half Cents to Twenty-Cent Pieces - Lots 4001-4768, Lot 4456
Stack's Bowers
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    August 15, 2024
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Lot 4456 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-64 RB (PCGS). Dusted with light gray-brown patina, this satiny near-Gem also retains abundant mint orange color to confirm the RB designation from PCGS. Fully struck, as befits the issue, and sure to appeal to advanced Lincoln cent enthusiasts. PCGS# 2427 . NGC ID: 22B2 . Click here for certification details from PCGS.
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln - Heritage Auctions, Auction #1376, Lot 3114
Heritage Auctions
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    August 12, 2024
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Lot 3114 1914-D 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. A lovely satin example of this Denver key, showing pumpkin-orange surfaces with pinkish coppery tendencies. The strike is sharp, and only a few specks are seen. The faintest trace of chestnut toning in the fields earns this piece a Red and Brown designation from PCGS. The 1914-D is significantly more elusive in Mint State than the more highly heralded 1909-S VDB. Ex: Maurice Storck Collection (Heritage, 10/2020), lot 18050. HID05401242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Obverse - Heritage Auctions, Auction #1376, Lot 3104US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Reverse - Heritage Auctions, Auction #1376, Lot 3104
Heritage Auctions
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    August 12, 2024
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Lot 3104 1909-S VDB Cent, MS64 Red and Brown Boldly Struck and Satiny 1909-S 1C VDB MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Brenner's initials are bold on this Choice example, and the satiny surfaces display a pleasing blend of copper-orange, gold, and chestnut-brown hues. A few pepper specks are hardly discernible amid the patina. Pleasing Red and Brown coins like this are excellent options for quality-conscious collectors acquiring a budget-friendly S-VDB.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2427 , Greysheet# 1800 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln - Heritage Auctions, Auction #1376, Lot 3104
Heritage Auctions
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    August 12, 2024
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Lot 3104 1909-S 1C VDB MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Brenner's initials are bold on this Choice example, and the satiny surfaces display a pleasing blend of copper-orange, gold, and chestnut-brown hues. A few pepper specks are hardly discernible amid the patina. Pleasing Red and Brown coins like this are excellent options for quality-conscious collectors acquiring a budget-friendly S-VDB. HID05401242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Obverse - Stack's Bowers, August 7, 2024 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins - Lots 96001-96445, Lot 96029US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Reverse - Stack's Bowers, August 7, 2024 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins - Lots 96001-96445, Lot 96029
Stack's Bowers
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    August 7, 2024
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Lot 96029 1909-S Lincoln Cent. MS-63 BN (PCGS). PCGS# 2433 . NGC ID: 22B4 . Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Obverse - Stack's Bowers, July 10, 2024 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins - Lots 93001-93720, Lot 93067US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Reverse - Stack's Bowers, July 10, 2024 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins - Lots 93001-93720, Lot 93067
Stack's Bowers
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    July 10, 2024
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Lot 93067 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-64 RD (PCGS). PCGS# 2428 . NGC ID: 22B2 . Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Obverse - Stack's Bowers, June 26, 2024 Old Holder Collectors Choice Online Auction - Lots 90001-90188, Lot 90006US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Reverse - Stack's Bowers, June 26, 2024 Old Holder Collectors Choice Online Auction - Lots 90001-90188, Lot 90006
Stack's Bowers
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    June 26, 2024
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Lot 90006 1909-S/S Lincoln Cent. S/Horizontal S. MS-63 RD (ANACS). OH. PCGS# 92434 . NGC ID: 22B4 .
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Obverse - Stack's Bowers, June 2024 Auction - Session 3 - Rarities Night - Lots 3001-3235, Lot 3018US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Reverse - Stack's Bowers, June 2024 Auction - Session 3 - Rarities Night - Lots 3001-3235, Lot 3018
Stack's Bowers
  • Date
    June 18, 2024
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Lot 3018 Key Date Proof 1915 Lincoln Cent Top-Pop PCGS/CAC Proof-67 RB 1915 Lincoln Cent. Proof-67 RB (PCGS). CAC. Beautiful satin surfaces retain nearly full mint orange color with just a hint of delicate olive-brown iridescence. All design elements are fully struck, and both sides are as close to pristine as would be expected for the impressive Superb Gem rating from PCGS. The penultimate issue in the early Proof Lincoln cent series, the 1915 has a mintage of just 1,150 pieces. This is the rarest Proof cent of its era after only the classic 1909 V.D.B. and the final year 1916. Specimens that are as smooth and attractive as the present coin are particularly challenging to locate under normal market conditions. An important bidding opportunity for the advanced Lincoln cent enthusiast that deserves serious consideration. PCGS Population: 6; 0 finer in this category. CAC Stickered Population: 7; 0. PCGS# 3322 . NGC ID: 22KY . Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA. Click here to see Coins in Motion.
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US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Obverse - Stack's Bowers, June 2024 Auction - Session 1 - Americana, Colonials, Early American Coins & U.S. Coins Part 1 - Americana through Trade Dollars - Lots 1001-1649, Lot 1110US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln, Reverse - Stack's Bowers, June 2024 Auction - Session 1 - Americana, Colonials, Early American Coins & U.S. Coins Part 1 - Americana through Trade Dollars - Lots 1001-1649, Lot 1110
Stack's Bowers
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    June 17, 2024
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Lot 1110 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC. OGH Rattler. A frosty and supremely attractive Gem with warm, even rose-orange mint color to both sides. Striking detail is sharp and the surface preservation is well above average with no troublesome blemishes. Among the most famous coins in American numismatics and one that even non-collectors have sought ever since its introduction, the 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln cent has stood the test of time in terms of popularity. This is an especially desirable example for numismatists seeking high quality and strong eye appeal. PCGS# 2428 . NGC ID: 22B2 . Click here for certification details from PCGS.
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