| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 5,000 |
| 60 or Better | 5,000 |
| 65 or Better | 2,500 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-4.0 |
| 60 or Better | R-4.0 |
| 65 or Better | R-4.5 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 66 / 143 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 66 / 143 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 57 / 143 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 66 / 146 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 66 / 146 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 57 / 146 TIE |
The 1949-P Lincoln cent is very difficult to find in grades of MS65 and higher.
In grades of MS66, it compares to the 1946P, 47P, 48P, 50P, 51P, 52P and 53P.
In MS67 grades the 1949-P is almost unheard of, with few examples known and none being graded higher.