1943-D 1C (Regular Strike)

Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

PCGS MS68+

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PCGS MS68+

PCGS #:: 2714

Designer:: Victor David Brenner

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 2.70 grams

Mintage:: 217,660,000

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: Zinc-coated Steel

Auction Record:: $14,250 • MS68+ • 08-01-2022 • eBay

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1943-D/D 1C RPM FS-502 (FS-019.1)

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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	21,000,000	R-1.0	2 / 4 TIE	2 / 4 TIE
60 or Better	48,000	R-2.5	4 / 4	4 / 4
65 or Better	24,000	R-2.7	3 / 4 TIE	3 / 4 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	21,000,000
60 or Better	48,000
65 or Better	24,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.0
60 or Better	R-2.5
65 or Better	R-2.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	2 / 4 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 4
65 or Better	3 / 4 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	2 / 4 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 4
65 or Better	3 / 4 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
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#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

In 1943 the U.S. Mint struck Steel Lincoln Cents at Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco. Most coins came in exceptional quality with many of them being hoarded from circulation since they appeared different than copper cents.

The 1943-D Lincoln Cent is still abundant in circulated grades and even low Uncirculated grades. In MS65 - MS67 condition they usually sell as singles, with most higher graded examples already being certified. In MS67 they are traded frequently and even in MS68. In MS68 condition they are very scarce and highly desired. There are possibly less than 200 examples that exist in MS68 with none being known in any higher condition.