1992 1C Close AM, RD

1992-D 1C Close AM, RD

1992-D 1C, RD (Regular Strike)

Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

PCGS MS69RD

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PCGS MS69RD

PCGS #:: 3101

Designer:: Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 2.50 grams

Mintage:: 4,448,673,300

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: Copper-plated Zinc

Auction Record:: $5,175 • MS69 • 03-22-2012 • Stack's Bowers

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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	2,100,000,000	R-1.0	2 / 47 TIE	11 / 95 TIE
60 or Better	21,000,000	R-1.0	2 / 47 TIE	11 / 95 TIE
65 or Better	210,000	R-1.8	9 / 47 TIE	18 / 95 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2,100,000,000
60 or Better	21,000,000
65 or Better	210,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.0
60 or Better	R-1.0
65 or Better	R-1.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	2 / 47 TIE
60 or Better	2 / 47 TIE
65 or Better	9 / 47 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	11 / 95 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 95 TIE
65 or Better	18 / 95 TIE

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Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PCGS MS69RD	Legend Rare Coin Auctions, May 16, 2019, Lot 294 – $3,525; "The Lincoln Collection of Lincoln Cents," GreatCollections, June 1, 2025, Lot 1575510 - $1,519.88.
1	PCGS MS69RD	GreatCollections, December 24, 2023, Lot 1455191 - $2,092.50.
1	PCGS MS69RD	GreatCollections, November 12, 2023, Lot 1354163 - $1,297.13.
1	PCGS MS69RD	GreatCollections, May 7, 2023, Lot 1283355 - $2,923.88; "The Dorothy's Dream From Over the Rainbow Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).
1	PCGS MS69RD	Legend Rare Coin Auctions, May 16, 2019, Lot 294 - $3,525.
1	PCGS MS69RD	"The Western Hills Collection," Heritage Auctions, June 2, 2005, Lot 5277 - $2,127.50. Stack's Bowers, March 22, 2012, Lot 1734 - $5,175; J.C. Ehreth; "The Ehreth Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).
1	PCGS MS69RD	GreatCollections, June 17, 2018, Lot 576171 - $3,768.75; Dell Loy Hansen; "The D.L. Hansen U.S. Cents and Half Cents with All Varieties Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).
1	PCGS MS69RD	"The Centurion Collection," GreatCollections, April 8, 2018, Lot 536617 - $3,375; "The H Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).
1	PCGS MS69RD	Bowers & Merena, June 17, 2010, Lot 1436 - $4,600; "The Dennis' Lincoln Memorial Cents Circulation Strikes Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).
1	PCGS MS69RD	Jeremy Bolt; "The Jeremy Bolt - Memorial (1959-2008) Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).
1	PCGS MS69RD	"The Elite Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).
1	PCGS MS69RD	"The Manning Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).
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1	PCGS MS69RD

#1 PCGS MS69RD

Legend Rare Coin Auctions, May 16, 2019, Lot 294 – $3,525; "The Lincoln Collection of Lincoln Cents," GreatCollections, June 1, 2025, Lot 1575510 - $1,519.88.

#1 PCGS MS69RD

GreatCollections, December 24, 2023, Lot 1455191 - $2,092.50.

#1 PCGS MS69RD

GreatCollections, November 12, 2023, Lot 1354163 - $1,297.13.

#1 PCGS MS69RD

GreatCollections, May 7, 2023, Lot 1283355 - $2,923.88; "The Dorothy's Dream From Over the Rainbow Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).

#1 PCGS MS69RD

Legend Rare Coin Auctions, May 16, 2019, Lot 294 - $3,525.

#1 PCGS MS69RD

"The Western Hills Collection," Heritage Auctions, June 2, 2005, Lot 5277 - $2,127.50. Stack's Bowers, March 22, 2012, Lot 1734 - $5,175; J.C. Ehreth; "The Ehreth Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).

#1 PCGS MS69RD

GreatCollections, June 17, 2018, Lot 576171 - $3,768.75; Dell Loy Hansen; "The D.L. Hansen U.S. Cents and Half Cents with All Varieties Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).

#1 PCGS MS69RD

"The Centurion Collection," GreatCollections, April 8, 2018, Lot 536617 - $3,375; "The H Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).

#1 PCGS MS69RD

Bowers & Merena, June 17, 2010, Lot 1436 - $4,600; "The Dennis' Lincoln Memorial Cents Circulation Strikes Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).

#1 PCGS MS69RD

Jeremy Bolt; "The Jeremy Bolt - Memorial (1959-2008) Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).

#1 PCGS MS69RD

"The Elite Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).

#1 PCGS MS69RD

"The Manning Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).

#1 PCGS MS69RD

Charles Morgan:

The 1992-D Lincoln Cent

Denver Mint struck nearly 4.5 billion 1992-D Lincoln Memorial Cents (#3101). In any typical production year, such a massive mintage would render the issue unremarkable to collectors. However, the incidental "muling" of a Proof reverse die with a business-strike obverse has ignited significant interest in the numismatic community.

The common variety of the date accounts for virtually the entire mintage and is known for its high production quality in Mint State. These coins are frequently found in exceptional condition, yielding a high volume of nearly perfect specimens.

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