Price Guide for 1910 Cent Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1910 Cent 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.

1910 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $6.00 - $29.00
    Uncirculated: $11.00 - $1,233.75
  • eBay
    Circulated: $1.25 - $85.00
    Uncirculated: $10.00 - $679.95
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $3.00 - $28.00
    Uncirculated: $30.00 - $325.00

1910-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $8.00 - $150.00
    Uncirculated: $40.00 - $748.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $3.25 - $131.99
    Uncirculated: $40.00 - $1,199.95
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $17.00 - $110.00
    Uncirculated: $115.00 - $375.00

1910 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $13.00
    Uncirculated: $0.50 - $10,868.75
  • eBay
    Circulated: $10.01 - $20.50
    Uncirculated: $2.24 - $9,850.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $50.00 - $8,500.00

1910-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $59.00
    Uncirculated: $81.00 - $43,125.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $20.50
    Uncirculated: $167.50 - $18,000.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $135.00 - $55,000.00

1910-S/S Penny RPM FS-502, BN (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $260.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $18.00 - $73.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $28.00 - $190.00
    Uncirculated: $195.00 - $425.00

1910-S/S Penny RPM FS-502, RB (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $517.00 - $1,086.88
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $305.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $225.00 - $1,400.00

1910-S/S Penny RPM FS-502, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $144.00 - $19,200.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $2,500.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $300.00 - $20,000.00

1910-S/S Penny RPM FS-501, BN (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $53.00 - $187.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $30.00 - $198.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $32.00 - $235.00
    Uncirculated: $265.00 - $550.00

1910 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $17.00 - $2,530.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $17.50 - $360.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $32.00 - $1,500.00

1910-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $1.00 - $1,100.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $60.00 - $899.95
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $125.00 - $4,500.00

1910 Penny, BN (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $83.00 - $552.00
    Uncirculated: $150.00 - $9,000.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $345.00 - $3,077.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $375.00 - $4,500.00

1910 Penny, RB (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $138.00 - $7,637.50
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $433.00 - $5,460.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $425.00 - $5,600.00

1910 Penny, RD (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $242.00 - $52,875.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $1,381.00 - $3,562.49
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $425.00 - $175,000.00

Design and Specifications of the 1910 Cent

The 1910 Cent, also known as the Lincoln Wheat Cent, was part of the series first introduced in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. This coin marked a significant departure from previous cent designs, as it was the first U.S. coin to feature a portrait of a real person rather than an allegorical figure.

The Lincoln Cent quickly became popular with the public and has remained in circulation for over a century, making it one of the longest-running coin designs in U.S. history.

Weight 3.11 grams
Diameter 19.05 mm
Mint Marks S (San Francisco), No mint mark (Philadelphia)
Composition 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Obverse Design Portrait of Liberty wearing an Indian headdress, designed by James Earle Fraser
Reverse Design Wheat ears flanking the words 'ONE CENT' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', designed by Victor David Brenner

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of a 1910 Cent significantly impacts its value. Well-preserved examples with strong details and minimal wear are highly sought after by collectors. Coins in uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) command substantial premiums, with those grading MS65 or higher being particularly valuable.

For the San Francisco mint coins, the condition is even more critical due to their lower mintage. High-grade S-mint cents from 1910 are considerably rarer and more valuable than their Philadelphia counterparts.

Philadelphia, No Mint Mark

Mintage: 146,801,218

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

San Francisco, S

Mintage: 6,045,000

Rarity Scale: Uncommon

Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation

Preservation Rarity: Rare in grades MS65 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: High, especially for high-grade examples

Original mint luster is a crucial factor in determining the value of uncirculated 1910 Cents. Coins with full, cartwheel luster are highly prized. Toning can also add to the coin's appeal, with attractive, natural toning often enhancing value.

The quality of the strike is another important consideration. Well-struck coins with sharp details, particularly on the wheat ears and Lincoln's hair, are more desirable. For the San Francisco mint coins, the presence of a strong, clear mint mark is also valued by collectors.

While not common, any error coins or varieties, such as doubled dies or repunched mint marks, could significantly increase the value of a 1910 Cent.

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