1992-D 1C, RD MS66 PCGS #3101

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Charles Morgan

The 1992-D Lincoln Cent

Denver Mint struck nearly 4.5 billion 1992-D Lincoln Memorial Cents (#3101). In any typical production year, such a massive mintage would render the issue unremarkable to collectors. However, the incidental "muling" of a Proof reverse die with a business-strike obverse has ignited significant interest in the numismatic community.

The common variety of the date accounts for virtually the entire mintage and is known for its high production quality in Mint State. These coins are frequently found in exceptional condition, yielding a high volume of nearly perfect specimens.

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PCGS #

3101

Designer

Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

4448673300

Metal

Copper-plated Zinc

Pop Higher

1362

Pop Lower

347

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	2100000000	R-1.0	2 / 47 TIE	11 / 95 TIE
All Grades	21000000	R-1.0	2 / 47 TIE	11 / 95 TIE
60 or Better	210000	R-1.8	9 / 47 TIE	18 / 95 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	2100000000
All Grades	21000000
60 or Better	210000

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-1.0
60 or Better	R-1.8

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	2 / 47 TIE
All Grades	2 / 47 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 47 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	11 / 95 TIE
All Grades	11 / 95 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 95 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PCGS MS69RD	Legend Rare Coin Auctions, May 16, 2019, Lot 294 – $3,525; "The Lincoln Collection of Lincoln Cents," GreatCollections, June 1, 2025, Lot 1575510 - $1,519.88.
1	PCGS MS69RD	GreatCollections, December 24, 2023, Lot 1455191 - $2,092.50.
1	PCGS MS69RD	GreatCollections, November 12, 2023, Lot 1354163 - $1,297.13.
1	PCGS MS69RD	GreatCollections, May 7, 2023, Lot 1283355 - $2,923.88; "The Dorothy's Dream From Over the Rainbow Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).
1	PCGS MS69RD	Legend Rare Coin Auctions, May 16, 2019, Lot 294 - $3,525.

#1 PCGS MS69RD

Legend Rare Coin Auctions, May 16, 2019, Lot 294 – $3,525; "The Lincoln Collection of Lincoln Cents," GreatCollections, June 1, 2025, Lot 1575510 - $1,519.88.

#1 PCGS MS69RD

GreatCollections, December 24, 2023, Lot 1455191 - $2,092.50.

#1 PCGS MS69RD

GreatCollections, November 12, 2023, Lot 1354163 - $1,297.13.

#1 PCGS MS69RD

GreatCollections, May 7, 2023, Lot 1283355 - $2,923.88; "The Dorothy's Dream From Over the Rainbow Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).

#1 PCGS MS69RD

Legend Rare Coin Auctions, May 16, 2019, Lot 294 - $3,525.