1915 1C, BN PR66+ BN Certification #38145385, PCGS #3321

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

PR66+ BN, CAC. Source: Iowa Great Lakes Coin. Really more of a blue than PCGS' photo suggests. This is what original blue copper should look like. Both sides quite lustrous with uniform color on the obverse and a splash of light plum in the central reverse. Great!

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1915 Lincoln Cent is very scarce as a Matte Proof, especially with full Red color. By 1915, interest in Matte Proofs waned and the number of coins sold decreased steadily until they were discontinued after 1916. Collectors simply did not warm up to the unusual finish on Matte Proofs.

In 1915, the Mint made 1,150 Matte Proofs, down from a high of 4,118 Matte Proofs in 1910.

The key to value and desirability with Matte Proofs is a combination of color and spotting. The redder the color and the cleaner the surfaces, the more valuable the coin.

PCGS #

3321

Designer

Victor David Brenner

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

1150

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

132

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	250	R-6.6	4 / 18	4 / 18
All Grades	250	R-6.6	4 / 18	4 / 18
60 or Better	100	R-8.0	5 / 18 TIE	5 / 18 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	250
All Grades	250
60 or Better	100

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-6.6
All Grades	R-6.6
60 or Better	R-8.0

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	4 / 18
All Grades	4 / 18
60 or Better	5 / 18 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	4 / 18
All Grades	4 / 18
60 or Better	5 / 18 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67BN PCGS grade
1	PR67BN PCGS grade
3	PR66+BN PCGS grade	MPLs – Lincolns of Color (PCGS Set Registry)
4	PR66BN PCGS grade
4	PR66BN PCGS grade

#1 PR67BN PCGS grade

#3 PR66+BN PCGS grade

MPLs – Lincolns of Color (PCGS Set Registry)

#4 PR66BN PCGS grade