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
| Year | Price |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $360 |
| 2024 | $420 |
| 2023 | $2,040 |
| 2022 | $3,840 |
| 2021 | $5,160 |
Sales chart

Stack's Bowers
- DateAugust 1, 2017
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Lot 186 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-64 RD (PCGS). This fully lustrous, satiny-textured example offers solid Choice Mint State quality for this key date Lincoln cent issue. Sharply struck, as well, and worthy of a solid bid. PCGS# 2428. NGC ID: 22B2. Click here for certification details from PCGS.
Stack's Bowers
- DateAugust 1, 2017
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Lot 185 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RD (PCGS). This delightful Gem is sharply struck, satiny in finish and possessed of beautiful rose-red color. Solid technical quality and strong eye appeal for this ever popular, key date Lincoln cent issue. PCGS# 2428. NGC ID: 22B2. Click here for certification details from PCGS.
Stack's Bowers
- DateAugust 1, 2017
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Lot 192 1909-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RD (NGC). Gorgeous golden-orange surfaces are highly lustrous with a sharply executed strike. PCGS# 2434 . NGC ID: 22B4 . Click here for certification details from NGC.
Stack's Bowers
- DateJune 14, 2017
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Lot 91022 1909-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS). PCGS# 2434. NGC ID: 22B4. Click here for certification details from PCGS.
Heritage Auctions
- DateJune 8, 2017
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Lot 3533 1909-S 1C VDB MS66 Red PCGS. The 1909-S VDB cent was
well-saved in Mint State, although such coins are challenging to
acquire today at the Premium Gem Red level, and finer pieces are
rare. This coin offers a sharp strike and luminous orange-gold
luster with no obvious carbon spotting or other distractions.
Housed in a green label holder. PCGS reports just 15 numerically
finer representatives (5/17).( Registry values : N2998) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2428 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Stack's Bowers
- DateApril 3, 2017
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Lot 6560 1909-S/S Lincoln Cent. FS-1502. S/Horizontal S. MS-64 RB (NGC). PCGS# 92433. NGC ID: 22B4. Click here for certification details from NGC.
Stack's Bowers
- DateMarch 30, 2017
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Lot 1041 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RD (PCGS). A lovely Gem to represent this ever-popular type from the first year of Lincoln cent production. Sharply struck with crisp definition to all design elements, this endearing piece also sports full mint bloom in pale pinkish-red. Satiny and smooth, we anticipate keen interest in this coin among advanced Lincoln cent enthusiasts. PCGS# 2428. NGC ID: 22B2. Click here for certification details from PCGS.
Stack's Bowers
- DateFebruary 22, 2017
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Lot 91057 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-67 RD (ANACS). OH. PCGS# 2425. NGC ID: 22AZ.
Stack's Bowers
- DateNovember 16, 2016
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Lot 90063 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. AU-58 (PCGS). PCGS# 2426 . NGC ID: 22B2 . Click here for certification details from PCGS.
Heritage Auctions
- DateOctober 31, 2016
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Lot 3702 1909 VDB 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-1101, MS65+ Red PCGS.
CAC. All four numerals of the date and RTY in LIBERTY are
noticeably die doubled on this popular Cherrypickers'
variety. Examples of the 1909 VDB with the doubled obverse die are
rare any finer than this high-end, peach-red Gem. The coin displays
vibrant luster over the frosty, finely textured surfaces. A few
light marks exist on the shoulder and some microscopic flecks
(invisible in-hand) require a glass for viewing. CAC endorsed.
Population: 26 in 65 (2 in 65+) Red, 5 finer (9/16). Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 37633 , Base PCGS# 82425 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper , 5% Silver
Stack's Bowers
- DateSeptember 12, 2016
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Lot 90045 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-64 RD. OGH--First Generation. PCGS# 2428 .
Stack's Bowers
- DateAugust 16, 2016
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Lot 7307 Lot of (3) U.S. Type Coins. (PCGS). Included are: 1863 Indian cent, AU-58; 1909-S Lincoln cent, AU Details--Cleaning; and 1934 Washington quarter, Medium Motto, Unc Details--Cleaning.
Stack's Bowers
- DateAugust 15, 2016
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Lot 4559 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. FS-1101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-63 RB (ANACS). OH. PCGS# 37632. NGC ID: 22AZ.
Heritage Auctions
- DateAugust 10, 2016
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Lot 3176 1909-S 1C VDB MS65 Red PCGS Secure. Glowing fire-orange hues
abound on the frosty surfaces of this Gem Red 1909-S VDB Lincoln
cent. The strike is full, and the surfaces are devoid of
distracting abrasions. A few faint, scattered flecks on the reverse
do not affect the eye appeal. A thoroughly appealing coin and one
that pretty much dissolves any need to consider a higher-grade
piece.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2428 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Stack's Bowers
- DateJuly 13, 2016
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Lot 90029 Lot of (2) 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln Cents (PCGS) Included- 1909 VDB Cent PCGS 65 Red OGH, 1909 VDB Cent PCGS 64 RB.
Stack's Bowers
- DateMay 4, 2016
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Lot 10007 1909 Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS). PCGS# 2431. NGC ID: 22B3. Click here for certification details from PCGS.
Heritage Auctions
- DateFebruary 4, 2016
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Lot 3070 1909-S 1C Lincoln MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC. The 1909-S Lincoln
cent is somewhat scarcer in high grade than its more famous VDB
counterpart. Premium Gems are scarce, and anything finer is
extremely rare. This Plus-graded piece displays a bold strike and
frosty, glistening luster. The surfaces appear almost flawless
under a loupe, while subtle hints of lilac and silvery luminance
emerge from the warm amber-gold patina. PCGS lists six finer
representatives (12/15).( Registry values : N991) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B4 , PCGS# 2434 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Stack's Bowers
- DateJuly 16, 2015
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Lot 30596 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-66 RB (PCGS). PCGS# 2424. NGC ID: 22AZ. Provenance: From the Argo Collection.
Heritage Auctions
- DateJune 4, 2015
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Lot 3183 1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red PCGS. A needle-sharp orange-gold Gem
of this introductory and low mintage key date. Dynamic luster
sweeps exemplary surfaces that are virtually devoid of contact. One
small spot is noted at the base of the bust. Certified in an old
green label holder.
Ex: Denver Signature (Heritage, 8/2006), lot 347, which realized
$6,325. ( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2428 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Heritage Auctions
- DateFebruary 26, 2015
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Lot 3386 1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red NGC. A beautiful butter-gold and
sea-green Gem of the popular introductory San Francisco variety.
Lustrous and unabraded with only infrequent minute carbon. Encased
in a prior generation holder. Throughout most of the 20th century,
millions of collectors searched pocket change and bank rolls for
this issue and very seldom encountered examples.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2428 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc







































