Price Guide for 1911 Cent Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $14.00 – $322.00Uncirculated: $62.00 – $2,991.00
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eBayCirculated: $6.75 – $422.99Uncirculated: $89.00 – $1,557.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30.00 – $215.00Uncirculated: $225.00 – $2,600.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $7.00 – $86.00Uncirculated: $13.00 – $3,290.00
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eBayCirculated: $0.99 – $120.00Uncirculated: $15.97 – $985.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $2.00 – $30.00Uncirculated: $36.00 – $875.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $115.00 – $66,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $5.80 – $76.00Uncirculated: $163.16 – $7,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $160.00 – $60,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $8.00 – $1,438.00Uncirculated: $48.00 – $840.00
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eBayCirculated: $5.00 – $153.00Uncirculated: $66.00 – $1,391.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $6.00 – $130.00Uncirculated: $140.00 – $1,300.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $127.00 – $3,840.00
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eBayUncirculated: $115.00 – $1,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $225.00 – $4,750.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $230.00 – $1,150.00Uncirculated: $150.00 – $8,225.00
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eBayUncirculated: $213.27 – $3,600.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $385.00 – $9,250.00
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eBayCirculated: $50.00 – $139.50Uncirculated: $15.50 – $916.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $0.50 – $1,175.00
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eBayUncirculated: $24.50 – $415.97
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $40.00 – $1,250.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $14.00 – $21,850.00
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eBayUncirculated: $71.00 – $16,800.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $50.00 – $125,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1.50 – $1,150.00
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eBayUncirculated: $52.00 – $1,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $150.00 – $1,400.00
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eBayCirculated: $397.77
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $40.00 – $885.00Uncirculated: $975.00 – $1,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $240.00 – $1,005.62
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eBayCirculated: $275.00 – $700.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $685.00Uncirculated: $850.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $108.10 – $907.50Uncirculated: $630.00
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eBayCirculated: $24.50 – $563.99Uncirculated: $652.90 – $910.33
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $85.00 – $770.00Uncirculated: $840.00 – $1,750.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $100.00 – $17,000.00Uncirculated: $2.10 – $27,600.00
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eBayCirculated: $24.50 – $62.88Uncirculated: $460.00 – $18,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $235.00 – $45,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $101.05 – $177.43Uncirculated: $200.00 – $1,750.00
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eBayCirculated: $81.01 – $240.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $45.00 – $305.00Uncirculated: $325.00 – $1,350.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $336.00 – $1,320.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $340.00 – $1,700.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $201.00 – $14,687.50
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eBayUncirculated: $497.00 – $1,825.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $400.00 – $17,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $356.50 – $14,950.00
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eBayUncirculated: $787.00 – $2,036.68
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $400.00 – $25,000.00
Design and Specifications of the 1911 Cent
The 1911 Cent, also known as the Lincoln Wheat Cent, was part of the series that began in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. This coin represents a significant period in American numismatics, as it was only the second year of production for the Lincoln Cent design, which would continue until 1958.
The Lincoln Cent was the first circulating U.S. coin to feature a real person rather than an allegorical figure, marking a departure from previous coin designs and setting a precedent for future coinage.
| Weight | 3.11 grams |
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| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint Marks | Philadelphia (no mint mark), San Francisco (S) |
| Composition | 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc |
| Obverse Design | Portrait of Liberty wearing an Indian headdress, designed by James Earle Fraser |
| Reverse Design | A wheat wreath surrounding the words 'ONE CENT' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', designed by Victor D. Brenner |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
Condition plays a crucial role in determining the value of 1911 Cents. Uncirculated examples, particularly those grading MS65 or higher, command significant premiums due to their scarcity. The presence of original mint luster and absence of contact marks are key factors in assessing condition.
For circulated coins, the details of Lincoln’s hair and the wheat stalks on the reverse are important indicators of wear. Coins with sharp details and minimal wear are more desirable to collectors.
Mintage: 101,177,787
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-preserved specimens
Mintage: 4,026,000
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Rare in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, especially for well-preserved examples
Color is an important factor for 1911 Cents. Coins with original red color (RD) are the most valuable, followed by red-brown (RB), and then brown (BN). Attractive, natural toning can also enhance a coin’s value.
The quality of the strike can affect value, with well-struck coins showing full details being more desirable. San Francisco minted coins generally command a premium over Philadelphia issues due to their lower mintage and often better strike quality.
While not particularly rare as a date, high-grade examples of 1911 Cents are scarce and sought after by collectors building high-quality sets of early Lincoln Cents.
