1950-D 1C, BN MS64BN Certification #47342366, PCGS #2780

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Owner's Comments

The 1950-D Lincoln Cent, struck at the Denver Mint, came during a postwar period of technological refinement in coin production, with generally strong strikes and smooth planchet quality. While high mintages make the date common overall, examples with standout visual character are far less typical. This PCGS MS64BN coin defies expectation with explosive toning in vivid shades of emerald, magenta, gold, and cobalt, covering both obverse and reverse in an almost neon-like radiance. The color saturation and sharp strike, particularly on Lincoln’s profile and the wheat ears, give this piece exceptional eye appeal that far exceeds its numeric designation.

PCGS #

2780

Designer

Victor David Brenner

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

334950000

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	33500000	R-1.0	26 / 143 TIE	29 / 146 TIE
All Grades	7600	R-3.4	91 / 143 TIE	93 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	3800	R-4.2	83 / 143 TIE	83 / 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	33500000
All Grades	7600
60 or Better	3800

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-1.0
All Grades	R-3.4
60 or Better	R-4.2

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	26 / 143 TIE
All Grades	91 / 143 TIE
60 or Better	83 / 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	29 / 146 TIE
All Grades	93 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	83 / 146 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
1	MS64BN estimated grade
5	MS63BN PCGS grade

#1 MS64BN PCGS grade

#1 MS64BN estimated grade

#5 MS63BN PCGS grade