1948-S 1C, RD MS65RD Certification #25163406, PCGS #2767

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Owner's Comments

How on earth did this 1948 One Cent get in here? In a cabinet dominated by worn, battle-scarred planchets from the late 1700’s to the early/mid 1800’s, this 1948 Lincoln Cent looks like it wandered in from the wrong century. At just 78+ years old, it’s practically brand new. My second ‘newest’ piece is a 1901 Nickel, and after that, we jump all the way back to 1856 before taking the numismatic time machine into the 1700’s entirely. The irony doesn't stop there: graded MS65, this humble wheat penny is officially the highest-graded coin in my collection. It’s not rare by standard numismatic measures, but inside this specific registry, it’s a total Unicorn. Handle with care—it still has luster, which deeply confuses its neighbors!

PCGS #

2767

Designer

Victor David Brenner

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

81735000

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Pop Higher

4053

Pop Lower

149

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	15000	R-2.9	111 / 143 TIE	111 / 146 TIE
All Grades	15000	R-2.9	111 / 143 TIE	111 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	7500	R-3.5	115 / 143 TIE	115 / 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	15000
All Grades	15000
60 or Better	7500

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-2.9
All Grades	R-2.9
60 or Better	R-3.5

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	111 / 143 TIE
All Grades	111 / 143 TIE
60 or Better	115 / 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	111 / 146 TIE
All Grades	111 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	115 / 146 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS67RD PCGS grade
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1	MS67RD PCGS grade
1	MS67RD PCGS grade
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#1 MS67RD PCGS grade