1959-D 1C, RD MS67RD Certification #07888634, PCGS #2857

Type: Lincoln Cent (Modern), Type 3, Memorial Reverse (Copper) (1959-1982) Designer: Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro Content: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc Weight: 3.11 grams Diameter: 19.00 millimeters Edge: Plain Mint: Denver Production Strikes: 1,279,760,000 General Type Description: 1959 was the 50th anniversary of the Lincoln Cent, high time to make a design change. The front of the coin was left alone, but the reverse was changed from the old "Wheat Ears" design to a frontal view of the Lincoln Memorial. As a result, Lincoln appears twice on the new Cent: once on the obverse and second time as a tiny figure seated in the center of his Memorial. (Source: Guth, Ron. PCGS CoinFacts) Specific Issue Description: The 1959-D Lincoln cent is one of the best struck coins for the Memorial Lincoln cent series from 1959 to 1973. As within those years coins are very difficult to come by in grade of MS67 or higher. After 1973, they become a bit more common in MS67 condition. Grades up to MS66 are usually common and even nice examples in MS66 are easily obtainable. In MS67, not as many examples available with about 50 coins surviving in this condition with none being finer. (Source: Hernandez, Jaime. PCGS CoinFacts) Exemplar Notes: Acquired via Teletrade, 11/2012. Photography/Imaging c/o Todd Pollock, BluCCPhotos.com

Jaime Hernandez

The 1959-D Lincoln cent is one of the best struck coins for the Memorial Lincoln cent series from 1959 to 1973. As within those years coins are very difficult to come by in grade of MS67 or higher. After 1973, they become a bit more common in MS67 condition.

Grades up to MS66 are usually common and even nice examples in MS66 are easily obtainable. In MS67, not as many examples available with about 50 coins surviving in this condition with none being finer.