1940 1C, CAM PR66CAM Certification #25237888, PCGS #83347

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Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1940 Proof Lincoln cent is one of the most difficult coins with a Brilliant finish to find with Cameo surfaces. There are less than 5 known 1940 Proof Lincoln cents with Cameo surfaces.

Coins with Cameo surfaces were some of the first coins struck from a fresh pair of dies and planchets. And from 1936 to 1942, very few coins were actually struck from the fresh polished dies and planchets. Therefore, most Proof coins from 1936 – 1942 lack Cameo surfaces.

The only Proof Lincolns cents that do display Cameo surfaces from 1936 to 1942 are the 1936, 1937, 1938, 1940 and 1942. Out of the five different coins that do have Cameo surfaces, the1940 Proof Lincoln is the scarcest of all with Cameo surfaces.

The only two tougher dates for the Brilliant Proof Lincoln cent series that are non existent with Cameo surfaces, are the 1939 and 1942 Proof Lincoln cents.

PCGS #

83347

Designer

Victor David Brenner

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

15872

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

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Region

The United States of America

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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	100	R-8.0	3 / 15 TIE	3 / 15 TIE
All Grades	100	R-8.0	3 / 15 TIE	3 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	3 / 15 TIE	3 / 15 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	100
All Grades	100
60 or Better	50

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-8.0
All Grades	R-8.0
60 or Better	R-8.5

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	3 / 15 TIE
All Grades	3 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 15 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	3 / 15 TIE
All Grades	3 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 15 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR65CAM PCGS grade
1	PR65CAM PCGS grade
1	PR65CAM PCGS grade
4	PR64CAM PCGS grade
4	PR64CAM estimated grade

#1 PR65CAM PCGS grade

#4 PR64CAM PCGS grade

#4 PR64CAM estimated grade