1912-S 1C, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

PCGS MS66BN

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PCGS MS65BN

PCGS #:: 2456

Designer:: Victor David Brenner

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 3.11 grams

Mintage:: 4,431,000

Mint:: San Francisco

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

Auction Record:: $2,530 • CH BU • 05-04-1999 • Stack's

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1912-S 1C, BN
1912-S 1C, RB
1912-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	400,000	R-1.7	13 / 143 TIE	16 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	1,200	R-4.9	12 / 143 TIE	14 / 146 TIE
65 or Better	200	R-7.0	24 / 143 TIE	24 / 146 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	400,000
60 or Better	1,200
65 or Better	200

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.7
60 or Better	R-4.9
65 or Better	R-7.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	13 / 143 TIE
60 or Better	12 / 143 TIE
65 or Better	24 / 143 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	16 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	14 / 146 TIE
65 or Better	24 / 146 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS66BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade
8	MS64BN PCGS grade
8	MS64BN PCGS grade
8	MS64BN PCGS grade

#1 MS66BN PCGS grade

#2 MS65BN PCGS grade

#8 MS64BN PCGS grade

David Hall: The 1912-S, like all early S-mint Lincolns, is a scarce semi-key date in all grades. It is rare in mint state and very rare in gem full red condition. The strike can be somewhat soft. Interestingly, the color on the 1911 to 1915 S-mints is usually quite light. It has been speculated that an off-alloy was in use in San Francisco during those years. So the color on gems is light. I have never seen a 1912-S Lincoln cent that I would grade MS66RD.