1937-S 1C, RD MS68+ RD Certification #48911622, PCGS #2665

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

CAC; Heritage Auctions Description (January 2025): Sharp definition spans the design elements, with faint die polish lines in the fields that attest to a very early die state. The bright copper-gold color is original, and neither side has a single notable blemish. A party of one at the top of the Condition Census, the Whispering Pines 1937-S cent surpasses even the most exceptional challengers for finest known. The quality here is simply stunning. It is also the only one of the top-grade specimens with CAC endorsement, leaving no debate regarding its status as the finest of them. Ex: Blay-Whispering Pines.

Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1937-S Lincoln Cent is fairly common for the series. Examples up to MS67 condition are plentiful. However, in MS67+ or higher they are scarce. Overall, collectors can be picky and find nice coins since they were struck well and many examples were preserved in great condition.

PCGS #

2665

Designer

Victor David Brenner

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

34500000

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

3276

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	5700	R-3.8	75 / 143 TIE	75 / 146 TIE
All Grades	5700	R-3.8	75 / 143 TIE	75 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	4300	R-4.1	93 / 143 TIE	93 / 146 TIE

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.
65 or Better	5700
All Grades	5700
60 or Better	4300

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.
65 or Better	R-3.8
All Grades	R-3.8
60 or Better	R-4.1

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.
65 or Better	75 / 143 TIE
All Grades	75 / 143 TIE
60 or Better	93 / 143 TIE

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.
65 or Better	75 / 146 TIE
All Grades	75 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	93 / 146 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+RD PCGS grade
1	MS67+RD PCGS grade
3	MS67RD PCGS grade
3	MS67RD PCGS grade
3	MS67RD PCGS grade

#1 MS67+RD PCGS grade

#3 MS67RD PCGS grade