1959 1C, RD PR67RD Certification #29187302, PCGS #3386

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Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

This is the first year in which the Mint struck Proof Lincoln cents with a Memorial reverse design. Most coins came in nice condition ranging from PR63 to PR65 quality. Most of the nicer coins above grade PR65 were more than likely cherry picked from Proof Sets and submitted to get graded since coins of PR66 quality coins and higher command a premium over the entire Proof Set itself.

In grades of PR67, they are hardly encountered and most of these coins have already been removed from Proof Sets. In PR68 condition they are now considered scarce and there is strong competition by collectors to try to find them in this condition or higher. In PR69 condition, they are very scarce and this is the highest condition that someone can currently find since PCGS has not graded any examples higher than PR69.

PCGS #

3386

Designer

Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

1149291

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Pop Higher

182

Pop Lower

1114

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	400000	R-1.7	4 / 9 TIE	4 / 9 TIE
All Grades	400000	R-1.7	4 / 9 TIE	4 / 9 TIE
60 or Better	325000	R-1.7	5 / 9	5 / 9

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	400000
All Grades	400000
60 or Better	325000

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-1.7
All Grades	R-1.7
60 or Better	R-1.7

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 / 9 TIE
All Grades	4 / 9 TIE
60 or Better	5 / 9

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 / 9 TIE
All Grades	4 / 9 TIE
60 or Better	5 / 9

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PCGS PR69RD
1	PCGS PR69RD
3	Multiple (24) PCGS PR68RDs

#1 PCGS PR69RD

#3 Multiple (24) PCGS PR68RDs