1923-S 1C, RD (Regular Strike)

Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

PCGS MS65+RD

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PCGS MS65RD

PCGS #:: 2548

Designer:: Victor David Brenner

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 3.11 grams

Mintage:: 8,700,000

Mint:: San Francisco

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

Auction Record:: $67,563 • MS65+RD • 09-26-2019 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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Major Varieties

1923-S 1C, BN
1923-S 1C, RB
1923-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	500	R-6.0	8 / 143 TIE	8 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	500	R-6.0	8 / 143 TIE	8 / 146 TIE
65 or Better	65	R-8.3	8 / 143 TIE	8 / 146 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	500
60 or Better	500
65 or Better	65

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.0
60 or Better	R-6.0
65 or Better	R-8.3

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	8 / 143 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 143 TIE
65 or Better	8 / 143 TIE

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

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65RD PCGS grade	ESM Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Stack's/Bowers 3/2018:2045, $28,800
1	MS65RD PCGS grade
1	MS65RD PCGS grade	Bob Williams Collection - Heritage 6/2018:3807, $66,000 - Duckor Family Collection
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1	MS65RD PCGS grade
1	MS65RD PCGS grade
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1	MS65RD PCGS grade
1	MS65RD PCGS grade
1	MS65RD PCGS grade

#1 MS65RD PCGS grade

ESM Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Stack's/Bowers 3/2018:2045, $28,800

#1 MS65RD PCGS grade

Bob Williams Collection - Heritage 6/2018:3807, $66,000 - Duckor Family Collection

#1 MS65RD PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1923-S Cent has one of the smaller mintages of the period, but it is still easy to locate in most circulated grades. Mint State examples are also plentiful, but rare in full Red condition. Another difficulty with this date is the strike -- finding a fully struck 1923-S Cent is a real challenge. The goal for the collector is to seek out a 1923-S Cent that is 1) fully struck, 2) as Red as possible, and 3) with as few carbon spots as possible. If you can find such a coin, you have a real prize.