1918-D 1C, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

PCGS MS66BN

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PCGS MS65BN

PCGS #:: 2507

Designer:: Victor David Brenner

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 3.11 grams

Mintage:: 47,830,000

Mint:: Denver

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

Auction Record:: $1,205 • UNC Details • 10-27-2021 • eBay

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1918-D 1C, BN
1918-D 1C, RB
1918-D 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	4,500,000	R-1.0	26 / 143 TIE	29 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	950	R-5.1	7 / 143	9 / 146
65 or Better	140	R-7.6	15 / 143	15 / 146

Survival Estimate
All Grades	4,500,000
60 or Better	950
65 or Better	140

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.0
60 or Better	R-5.1
65 or Better	R-7.6

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	26 / 143 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 143
65 or Better	15 / 143

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	29 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 146
65 or Better	15 / 146

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
1	MS65BN estimated grade
9	MS64BN PCG8 grade
9	MS64BN PCGS grade

#1 MS65BN PCGS grade

#1 MS65BN estimated grade

#9 MS64BN PCG8 grade

#9 MS64BN PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1918-D is a common date in the Lincoln Cent series, though its mintage is well below that of the ultra-common dates such as the 1918-P. Collectors may choose between Brown, Red-Brown, and Red examples, of which there is a sufficient supply to meet most demand. The key aspect of this date is the strike quality. At Denver, dies were used even after they became worn, thus many 1918-D Cents have mushy details or surface granularity. When seeking out a 1918-D Cent, look for examples with a crisp strike and hard, lustrous surfaces. As with all Lincoln Cents (and copper coins in general), shy away from overly spotted examples or those with unattractive toning.