1911-S 1C, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

PCGS MS67BN

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PCGS MS66+BN

PCGS MS66BN

PCGS #:: 2447

Designer:: Victor David Brenner

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 3.11 grams

Mintage:: 4,026,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Auction Record:: $2,991 • MS65 • 05-26-2006 • Bowers & Merena

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Major Varieties

1911-S 1C, BN
1911-S 1C, RB
1911-S 1C, RD

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	40,000	R-2.6	6 / 143	9 / 146
60 or Better	900	R-5.2	6 / 143	8 / 146
65 or Better	275	R-6.5	29 / 143 TIE	29 / 146 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	40,000
60 or Better	900
65 or Better	275

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.6
60 or Better	R-5.2
65 or Better	R-6.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	6 / 143
60 or Better	6 / 143
65 or Better	29 / 143 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	9 / 146
60 or Better	8 / 146
65 or Better	29 / 146 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
8	MS64BN PCGS grade
8	MS64BN PCGS grade
8	MS64BN PCGS grade

#1 MS65BN PCGS grade

#8 MS64BN PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

Mintmark positions can and do vary widely on most Lincoln Cents and should not be used as a means of authenticating a particular coin.

David Hall:

The 1911-S is one of the better Lincolns in all grades. Among the early dates, in circulated grades only the 1909-S VDB, 1909-S and 1914-D are worth more than the 1911-S. The 1911-S is very scarce in mint state and rare in Gem Full Red condition. Interestingly, in Gem Full Red the 1911-S is a little more available than the S-mints that follow.

Most 1911-S Lincolns are decently struck. The color on Full Red examples is a little more subdued than on the later issues.