1923-S 1C, RD MS65RD Certification #48300173, PCGS #2548

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

Hansen

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1923-S Cent has one of the smaller mintages of the period, but it is still easy to locate in most circulated grades. Mint State examples are also plentiful, but rare in full Red condition. Another difficulty with this date is the strike -- finding a fully struck 1923-S Cent is a real challenge. The goal for the collector is to seek out a 1923-S Cent that is 1) fully struck, 2) as Red as possible, and 3) with as few carbon spots as possible. If you can find such a coin, you have a real prize.

PCGS #

2548

Designer

Victor David Brenner

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

8700000

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

122

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	500	R-6.0	8 / 143 TIE	8 / 146 TIE
All Grades	500	R-6.0	8 / 143 TIE	8 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	65	R-8.3	8 / 143 TIE	8 / 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	500
All Grades	500
60 or Better	65

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-6.0
All Grades	R-6.0
60 or Better	R-8.3

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	8 / 143 TIE
All Grades	8 / 143 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 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	8 / 146 TIE
All Grades	8 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 146 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65RD PCGS grade	ESM Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Stack's/Bowers 3/2018:2045, $28,800
1	MS65RD PCGS grade
1	MS65RD PCGS grade	Bob Williams Collection - Heritage 6/2018:3807, $66,000 - Duckor Family Collection
1	MS65RD PCGS grade
1	MS65RD PCGS grade

#1 MS65RD PCGS grade

ESM Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Stack's/Bowers 3/2018:2045, $28,800

#1 MS65RD PCGS grade

Bob Williams Collection - Heritage 6/2018:3807, $66,000 - Duckor Family Collection

#1 MS65RD PCGS grade