1974-D 1C, RD MS64RD Certification #18692714, PCGS #2974

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Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1974-D Lincoln Cent is very common. The Mint struck over 4.2 billion examples that every Lincoln Cent collector can own many of them. In circulated grades up to MS66 they are common. In MS67 they are much scarcer overall. In MS68 or higher they are considered rare.

PCGS #

2974

Designer

Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

4235098000

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Zinc

Pop Higher

1635

Pop Lower

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	635264700	R-1.0	10 / 48 TIE	11 / 95 TIE
All Grades	63526470	R-1.0	10 / 48 TIE	11 / 95 TIE
60 or Better	6352647	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	635264700
All Grades	63526470
60 or Better	6352647

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

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS68RD PCGS grade
2	MS67RD PCGS grade
2	MS67RD PCGS grade
2	MS67RD PCGS grade
2	MS67RD PCGS grade

#1 MS68RD PCGS grade

#2 MS67RD PCGS grade