1909 1C Lincoln, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

PCGS MS67BN

View More Images

PCGS MS66BN

PCGS #:: 2429

Designer:: Victor David Brenner

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 3.11 grams

Mintage:: 72,700,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

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

Auction Record:: $1,603 • PCGS Genuine • 08-28-2018 • eBay

ShowHide Related Coins and Varieties (3)

Major Varieties

Go To Grade

Price Guide (USD)

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

Current Auctions - PCGS Graded

Current Auctions - NGC Graded

For Sale Now at Collectors Corner - PCGS Graded

For Sale Now at Collectors Corner - NGC Graded

Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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	3,500,000	R-1.0	26 / 143 TIE	29 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	10,085	R-2.9	111 / 143 TIE	113 / 146 TIE
65 or Better	10,000	R-3.0	131 / 143 TIE	131 / 146 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	3,500,000
60 or Better	10,085
65 or Better	10,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.0
60 or Better	R-2.9
65 or Better	R-3.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	26 / 143 TIE
60 or Better	111 / 143 TIE
65 or Better	131 / 143 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	29 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	113 / 146 TIE
65 or Better	131 / 146 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS66BN PCGS grade
1	MS66BN PCGS grade
1	MS66BN PCGS grade
1	MS66BN PCGS grade
1	MS66BN PCGS grade
1	MS66BN PCGS grade
1	MS66BN PCGS grade
1	MS66BN PCGS grade
1	MS66BN estimated grade
1	MS66BN estimated grade

#1 MS66BN PCGS grade

#1 MS66BN estimated grade

David Hall:

This issue is considerably rarer than its 1909 VDB counterpart. However, like most early Philadelphia mint Lincolns, this is a somewhat common coin. In fact, for all years 1909 to 1930, the Philadelphia mint issues are much more readily available in all grades than the Denver and San Francisco mint issues.

The 1909 can be found in Gem full red condition as quite a few original rolls were saved. The typical example is well struck. The luster is usually a little subdued, and color can be quite red, but you don't usually see the blazing red examples you can find for the 1909 VDB.