1954-S 1C Lincoln Cent - Type 1 Wheat Reverse PCGS MS66RD


| PCGS # | 2821 |
| Grading Service | PCGS |
| Grade | MS66 |
| Mint Location | San Francisco |
| Year | 1954 |
| Designation | RD |
| Strike | Business |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
1954-S 1C Lincoln Cent - Type 1 Wheat Reverse PCGS MS66RD
Blazing with original red luster, this 1954-S Lincoln Wheat Cent (Type 1 Reverse) is certified PCGS MS66RD—an elite, registry-worthy example from the penultimate San Francisco year of the classic Wheat Ear design. The coin radiates vibrant Red color with fiery copper-orange highlights, showcasing crisp detail on Lincoln’s portrait and the wheat stalks. Combining high-end eye appeal with a top-tier grade, it’s a compelling choice for serious collectors and a standout pick for anyone seeking a premium uncirculated “S” Mint Wheat cent.
Key details:
- Date/Mint: 1954-S (San Francisco)
- Denomination/Type: 1 Cent, Lincoln Wheat Cent (Type 1 Wheat Reverse)
- Grade: PCGS MS66RD (Red designation indicates exceptional original mint color)
- Mintage: 96,190,000
- Population: PCGS reports 6,658 in MS66RD; only 728 graded higher
- Composition: Bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)
- Diameter/Weight: 19.05 mm; 3.11 g
- Edge: Plain
- Designer: Victor David Brenner
- Outstanding Red color and satiny mint luster rare at this grade level for the issue
- Among the finest certified, ideal for PCGS Set Registry participants
- Historically significant late-date Wheat cent, struck during the Eisenhower era and among the last San Francisco Wheat issues before the design transition in 1959
Why this coin stands out:
This 1954-S PCGS MS66RD combines beauty, condition rarity, and historical appeal—an excellent upgrade for a Lincoln cent collection or a striking centerpiece for a type set. Secure this exceptional Red Wheat cent while it’s available.
