1973 1C, RD MS66RD Certification #60119135, PCGS #2965

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

The strike is sharp and the eye appeal is above average. There are a few bag marks on the shoulder and the lapel. The reverse has a strong strike also. The color of the coin is burnt orange and is toning nicely.

Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1973-P Lincoln Cent is very common as the U.S. Mint struck over 3.7 billion examples for circulation. Finding an example up to about MS65 condition is very easy. In MS66 condition they are much scarcer but still very common overall. In MS67 it is much more difficult to find. Anything grading higher than MS67 is considered rare.

PCGS #

2965

Designer

Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

3728245000

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Zinc

Pop Higher

105

Pop Lower

683

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	559236750	R-1.0	10 / 48 TIE	11 / 95 TIE
All Grades	55923675	R-1.0	10 / 48 TIE	11 / 95 TIE
60 or Better	5592367	R-1.0	15 / 48 TIE	48 / 95 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	559236750
All Grades	55923675
60 or Better	5592367

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-1.0
60 or Better	R-1.0

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	10 / 48 TIE
All Grades	10 / 48 TIE
60 or Better	15 / 48 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	11 / 95 TIE
All Grades	11 / 95 TIE
60 or Better	48 / 95 TIE