On August 31, 2025, GreatCollections will sell an attractive PCGS MS66RD 1925 Lincoln Cent. The coin is one of 380 graded at that level with over 130 graded finer, but with its expected final bid being in the hundreds and not thousands of dollars, the coin presents the collector curious about an attractive, yet affordable set of Lincoln Cents, an opportunity to acquire a quality example from the roaring twenties.
The Lincoln Cent’s enduring popularity as a collectible stems from its rich history and the accessibility it offers to all levels of collectors. First issued in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, it was the first widely circulating U.S. coin to feature a real person rather than an allegorical figure. The coin’s design, particularly the original “Wheat” reverse, holds a special place in American culture. Furthermore, its continuous production for over a century, with only minor design changes, creates an expansive and approachable series that even a beginner can start collecting by simply looking through their pocket change.
Beyond its historical significance, the Lincoln Cent is also a popular collectible due to the wide variety of key dates, errors, and low-mintage issues that appeal to serious collectors. The series includes well-known rarities like the 1909-S VDB with its low mintage of just 484,000, and the valuable 1943 bronze cent error. Other sought-after varieties include the 1955 doubled die cent and the 1922 “Plain” cent. The constant possibility of finding a rare coin in circulation adds an element of a “treasure hunt” to the collecting process, keeping the series engaging for enthusiasts
A final reason to collect the series is that it will soon come to an end. When the Mint uses all of the cent planchets it has on hand, production of the venerable coin design will cease.
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GreatCollections has offered high-quality examples of thousands of collector coins over the years, including many top population pieces. To search through GreatCollection’s archive of over 600,000 certified coins and notes that the company has sold, please visit the GreatCollections Auction Archives.
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