1916 1C, RD MS65RD Certification #08809017, PCGS #2488

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Owner's Comments

Thanks to Robert Johnson

Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1916-P Lincoln cent was very well struck and many survive in high uncirculated grades. The coins were struck so well, that many high end uncirculated examples have the appearance of a Proof.

The characteristics of a well preserved 1916-P Lincoln cent will usually display a sharp strike, great luster, clean fields and many times have a light granular type appearance. The edges are also usually well struck and can be almost completely square.

PCGS #

2488

Designer

Victor David Brenner

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

131832627

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Pop Higher

428

Pop Lower

490

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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	4500	R-4.1	59 / 143 TIE	59 / 146 TIE
All Grades	4500	R-4.1	59 / 143 TIE	59 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	2275	R-4.5	57 / 143 TIE	57 / 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	4500
All Grades	4500
60 or Better	2275

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-4.1
All Grades	R-4.1
60 or Better	R-4.5

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	59 / 143 TIE
All Grades	59 / 143 TIE
60 or Better	57 / 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	59 / 146 TIE
All Grades	59 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	57 / 146 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+RD PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2015:3156, $8,225 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:17, not sold - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 7/2017:90, $7,343.75 - “Stiel” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS67+RD PCGS grade	Heritage 10/2015:3062, $5,405
1	MS67+RD PCGS grade
1	MS67+RD PCGS grade
1	MS67+RD PCGS grade

#1 MS67+RD PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2015:3156, $8,225 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:17, not sold - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 7/2017:90, $7,343.75 - “Stiel” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67+RD PCGS grade

Heritage 10/2015:3062, $5,405

#1 MS67+RD PCGS grade