1911-D 1C, RD (Regular Strike)
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958
PCGS MS67RD
PCGS MS67RD
PCGS MS67RD
- PCGS #:
- 2446
- Designer:
- Victor David Brenner
- Edge:
- Plain
- Diameter:
- 19.00 millimeters
- Weight:
- 3.11 grams
- Mintage:
- 12,672,000
- Mint:
- Denver
- Metal:
- 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
- Auction Record:
- $66,000 • MS67RD • 08-28-2022 • Heritage Auctions
Die Varieties
- 1911-D/D 1C RPM, FS-501, BN
- 1911-D/D 1C RPM FS-501, RB
- 1911-D/D 1C RPM FS-501, RD
- 1911-D/D 1C RPM FS-502, BN
- 1911-D/D 1C RPM FS-502, RB
- 1911-D/D 1C RPM FS-502, RD
- 1911-D/D 1C RPM, FS-503, BN
- 1911-D/D 1C RPM FS-503, RB
- 1911-D/D 1C RPM FS-503 (012.82), RD
- 1911-D/D 1C RPM FS-504, BN
- 1911-D/D 1C RPM, FS-504, RB
- 1911-D/D 1C RPM FS-504, RD
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 2,000 |
| 60 or Better | 2,000 |
| 65 or Better | 500 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-4.6 |
| 60 or Better | R-4.6 |
| 65 or Better | R-6.0 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 37 / 143 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 37 / 143 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 36 / 143 |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 37 / 146 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 37 / 146 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 36 / 146 |
Condition Census What Is This?
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#1 PCGS MS67RD
As PCGS MS66RD #12460112. "The Jack Lee Lincoln Cent Registry Set," Heritage Auctions, December 4, 2008, Lot 145 - $16,100. As PCGS MS67RD #56532304. "The Bender Family Collection, Part I," Heritage Auctions, August 2022, Lot 3656 - $66,000; "The Whispering Pines Collection," Heritage Auctions, January 16, 2025, Lot 4538 - $66,000; "The Sage Oak Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). |
#1 PCGS MS67RD
Stack's Bowers, March 19, 2020, Lot 3107 - $42,000; "Petraglia's Legacy" (PCGS Set Registry). |
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#1 PCGS MS67RD
Legend Rare Coin Auctions, September 27, 2018, Lot 238 - $61,687.50; Dell Loy Hansen. |
#4 PCGS MS66+RD
Stewart Blay. As PCGS MS66+RD #21463364. "Stewart Blay's Red Copper Collection of Lincoln Cents," GreatCollections, January 15, 2023, Lot 1272815 - $7,719.75; Larry Shapiro;. As PCGS MS66+ #48188374. "The Deep Powder Registry Set of Lincoln Cents," GreatCollections, May 24, 2026, Lot 2115687 - $8,156.25. |
#4 PCGS MS66+RD
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#4 PCGS MS66+RD
Heritage Auctions, April 23, 2014, Lot 3119 - $8,225; Heritage Auctions, October 8, 2014, Lot 4624 - $7,050; Heritage Auctions, October 29, 2015, Lot 3056 - $9,987.50; Heritage Auctions, April 10, 2023, Lot 51069 - $5,760; "RJM's Lincoln Wheat Cents Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). |
#4 PCGS MS66+RD
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#4 PCGS MS66+RD
"The Jerald L. Martin Collection," Heritage Auctions, January 14, 2019, Lot 4034 - $2,640; David Lawrence Rare Coins, November 1, 2020, Lot 8039 - $2,225; "The GL & SL Stonebarger Collection," Heritage Auctions, June 20, 2021, Lot 7039 - $3,600; "The jholman1 Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). |
#4 PCGS MS66+RD
"The Dr. and Mrs. Steven Duckor Collection of Lincoln Cents," Heritage Auctions, April 23, 2020, Lot 3086 - $5,040. |
#4 PCGS MS66+RD
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#4 PCGS MS66+RD
As PCGS MS66+RD #35779068. Stack's Bowers, August 15, 2018, Lot 488 - $2,280; Heritage Auctions, October 12, 2018, Lot 3347 - $1,920. As PCGS MS66+RD #46408303. "The ROJ Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). |
#4 PCGS MS66+RD
Heritage Auctions, January 4, 2018, Lot 4123 - $3,600; "The Christopher Lincoln Wheat Cent Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). |
#4 PCGS MS66+RD
GreatCollections, April 3, 2016, Lot 348351 - $6,808.50; "Dennis' Lincoln Cents Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1909-1958)" (PCGS Set Registry). |
#4 PCGS MS66+RD
"The Grand Cru Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). |
#4 PCGS MS66+RD
"The Jeremy Bolt - First 69 (1909-1933) Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). |
#4 PCGS MS66+RD
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#4 PCGS MS66+RD
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The 1911-D Lincoln Cent
The 1911-D Lincoln Cent (BN #2444) holds a special place in American numismatics as the first one-cent coin struck at the Denver Mint, kicking off a minor-coin production tradition in the Mile High City that continues to this day. Driven by strong demand in the Rocky Mountain West, Denver struck 12,672,000 pieces, with production beginning on May 20, 1911. While this mintage is nearly triple that of the elusive 1911-S (#2447), it remains a mere drop in the bucket compared to the Philadelphia Mint's massive output that year. Because the vast majority of 1911-D cents entered heavy circulation, most surviving examples are heavily worn and lost their finer design details long ago.
Denver's 1911 Coinage: A Broader View
To put the 1911-D Lincoln Cent into historical context, it helps to look at what else the Denver Mint was (and wasn't) striking that same year:
- Scarce Gold: Denver famously struck the scarce 1911-D Indian Head Quarter Eagle (#7943) and 1911-D Half Eagle (#8521), both of which are highly prized by collectors today.
- Common Gold: In contrast, the 1911-D Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle (#9158) was produced in large quantities and is widely considered a type coin.
- Silver Coinage: Dimes through Half Dollars were struck in moderate to high quantities.
- Nickels: No nickels were struck at the Denver Mint in 1911.
Collecting the 1911-D Lincoln Cent
Regardless of the coloration, the 1911-D Lincoln Cent is scarce in Gem or finer. Superb Gems are only known in Red and these are rare. Even the great Stewart Blay had to settle for a PCGS MS66+RD example, although mega collector Dell Loy Hansen was able to secure an example in PCGS MS67RD. Some Red examples exhibit light spotting, while some RB and BN examples exhibit some degree of blue and magenta toning.
Those looking for a certified "hole filler" type coin, should have no problem finding an attractive example in the PCGS AU50 or better range.
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