Price Guide for 1952 Cent Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1952 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.

1952-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $15.00 - $39.00
    Uncirculated: $6.00 - $1,380.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.99 - $79.99

1952-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $299.00
    Uncirculated: $6.00 - $3,840.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $13.06
    Uncirculated: $0.99 - $1,100.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $2.00 - $1,450.00

1952-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $23.00 - $431.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $5.50 - $139.76

1952-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $7.00 - $4,112.50
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.99 - $3,750.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $4.00 - $30,000.00

1952 Penny, DCAM (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $22.00 - $64,625.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $5,000.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $500.00 - $72,500.00

1952 Penny, RD (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $12.00 - $2,530.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $10.69 - $999.99
    Uncirculated: $5.00 - $11,249.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $15.00 - $1,100.00

1952 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $805.00 - $2,702.50
    Uncirculated: $7.00 - $9,775.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.99 - $5,800.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $4.00 - $6,750.00

1952-D/S Penny OMM FS-511, BN (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $130.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $44.99

1952-D/S Penny OMM FS-511, RB (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $31.45 - $65.00

1952-D/S Penny OMM FS-511, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $57.00 - $528.75
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $33.33 - $650.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $40.00 - $700.00

1952 Penny (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $60.00 - $168.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $19.99 - $1,899.99

1952 Penny, CAM (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $45.00 - $3,680.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $78.75 - $2,129.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $120.00 - $3,000.00

1952 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $1,292.50
    Uncirculated: $74.00 - $2,760.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $6.50 - $14.95
    Uncirculated: $4.50 - $1,519.99

1952 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $7.00 - $1,006.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $5.50 - $341.99

1952-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $8.00 - $51.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $43.00
    Uncirculated: $2.25 - $149.99

1952-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $8.00 - $63.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $3.76 - $395.00

Design and Specifications of the 1952 Cent

The 1952 Lincoln Cent continued the long-standing design introduced in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. This year marked the 43rd year of the Lincoln Cent series, which would continue with the Wheat reverse design until 1958. The coin was minted during a period of post-World War II economic growth and increasing coin demand.

Weight 3.11 grams
Diameter 19.05 mm
Mint Marks D, S (No mint mark for Philadelphia)
Composition 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Obverse Design Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, designed by Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Design Wheat ears flanking 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 1952 Lincoln Cents. While these coins are common in circulated grades, their value increases significantly in higher mint state grades. Coins in MS65 and above are considerably more valuable, with MS67 examples being quite rare and sought after by collectors.

Key factors affecting condition include:

- Strike quality: Well-struck coins with sharp details are more desirable.
- Luster: Original mint luster adds to the coin's appeal and value.
- Surface preservation: Coins free from marks, scratches, and spots command higher premiums.

Philadelphia (No mint mark)

Mintage: 186,856,980

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, but scarce in MS66 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, primarily for high-grade examples

Denver (D)

Mintage: 181,062,000

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, but scarce in MS66 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, primarily for high-grade examples

San Francisco (S)

Mintage: 137,800,000

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, but scarce in MS66 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, primarily for high-grade examples

Several factors can influence the value of 1952 Lincoln Cents beyond their condition:

1. Toning: Natural, attractive toning can enhance a coin's desirability and value.
2. Die state: Late die state coins with interesting characteristics may appeal to specialists.
3. Full Steps: For high-grade examples, full steps on the Lincoln Memorial (introduced in 1959) can significantly increase value, though this doesn't apply to the 1952 Wheat reverse.
4. Mint set coins: Uncirculated coins from original mint sets may command a premium.
5. Historical significance: As part of the long-running Lincoln Cent series, these coins have broad appeal to collectors of American coinage.

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