1916 1C, RD PR65RD Certification #39662547, PCGS #3326

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Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1916 Proof Lincoln cent is the lowest mintage coin in the Matte Proof Lincoln cent series.

Red: The 1916 Proof Lincoln is also the most difficult coin to find with complete Red surfaces for the Matte Proof Lincoln cent series. It is even tougher to find that the 1909 V.D.B. Proof in Red. Several of the 1916 Proof Lincoln cents in Red also tend to come with some spotting, or discoloration, possibly due to improper storage right after after the coins were struck.

PR66 Red or Higher: The 1916 Proof Lincoln cent is also the second scarcest in high grades with the Red color designation, with the 1911 Proof being the scarcest in PR 66 Red or higher. PCGS has only graded 3 different 1916 Proof Lincoln cents in PR66 Red with none higher. (Compare this to the population of the key coin to the series, the 1909 V.D.B. Proof, where PCGS has graded 7 in PR 66 Red and 2 higher in PR67 Red).

PCGS #

3326

Designer

Victor David Brenner

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

1050

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	50	R-8.5	1 / 26	1 / 26
All Grades	50	R-8.5	1 / 26	1 / 26
60 or Better	25	R-9.0	1 / 26	1 / 26

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	50
All Grades	50
60 or Better	25

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-8.5
All Grades	R-8.5
60 or Better	R-9.0

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	1 / 26
All Grades	1 / 26
60 or Better	1 / 26

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	1 / 26
All Grades	1 / 26
60 or Better	1 / 26

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR66RD PCGS grade
1	PR66RD PCGS grade
1	PR66RD PCGS grade
1	PR66RD estimated grade
5	PR65RD PCGS grade

#1 PR66RD PCGS grade

#1 PR66RD estimated grade

#5 PR65RD PCGS grade