1953 1C, BN MS64BN Certification #32616327, PCGS #2804

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Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1953-P Lincoln cent is one of the most difficult P mint mark cents from 1909 to date to find in MS66 grades or higher. There are actually more 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cents in MS66 grades and higher, than there are 1953-P Lincoln cents.

The typical 1953-P Lincoln cent is found with nicks and scratches, primarily in the fields. Even nice examples will usually have minor carbon spots along with some discoloration. Almost all 1953-P Lincoln cents lack full vibrant luster.

MS66 Grade: There are approximately 400 - 500 examples in MS66 Red in existence.

MS67 Grade: 1953-P Lincoln cents in MS67 Red grades are almost unheard of and probably less than 5 total examples exist in MS67 Red grade or higher.

PCGS #

2804

Designer

Victor David Brenner

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

256755000

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

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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	25600000	R-1.0	26 / 143 TIE	29 / 146 TIE
All Grades	5000	R-4.0	67 / 143 TIE	69 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	2500	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	25600000
All Grades	5000
60 or Better	2500

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-4.0
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	26 / 143 TIE
All Grades	67 / 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	29 / 146 TIE
All Grades	69 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	57 / 146 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	Common

#1 Common