1976 1C, RD MS65RD Certification #51863252, PCGS #2982

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Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1976-P Lincoln Cent had a mintage of over 4.6 billion examples struck, making it extremely common. In MS66 they are a little hard to come by but searching through rolls or mint sets, almost anyone can find one. In MS67 condition they are tougher to find but hundreds of graded examples exist that one can be purchased for a premium. In MS68 they are very difficult to find, these are the best of the best examples for the date and mint mark. Anything grading MS68 or higher should be sent in to get graded as they command a very strong premium.

PCGS #

2982

Designer

Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

4674292426

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Zinc

Pop Higher

812

Pop Lower

144

Region

The United States of America

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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	934858485	R-1.0	10 / 48 TIE	11 / 95 TIE
All Grades	93485848	R-1.0	10 / 48 TIE	11 / 95 TIE
60 or Better	9348584	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	934858485
All Grades	93485848
60 or Better	9348584

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