1981-S 1C Type 2, DCAM PR69DCAM Certification #15638216, PCGS #93470

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Owner's Comments

Over 3500 1981-S Proof Cents were graded by PCGS and 2200 of those were graded in PR69DC with only 8 in PR70DC. Of those 2200, there are only 166 examples in the Type 2 variety with none better. This is a spot free and haze free example of this rarity.

PCGS #

93470

Designer

Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

3857479

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Zinc

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1103

Region

The United States of America

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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	3114914	R-1.0	13 / 23 TIE	13 / 47 TIE
All Grades	3114914	R-1.0	13 / 23 TIE	13 / 47 TIE
60 or Better	2647677	R-1.0	13 / 23 TIE	13 / 47 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	3114914
All Grades	3114914
60 or Better	2647677

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	13 / 23 TIE
All Grades	13 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 23 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	13 / 47 TIE
All Grades	13 / 47 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 47 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR69DCAM PCGS grade
1	PR69DCAM PCGS grade
1	PR69DCAM PCGS grade
1	PR69DCAM PCGS grade
1	PR69DCAM PCGS grade

#1 PR69DCAM PCGS grade