1934 1C, RDPCGS Plus

Description

# 1934 Lincoln Cent PCGS MS-67 RD. A stunning gem-quality specimen of the 1934 Philadelphia Mint Lincoln Cent, graded PCGS MS-67 Red with exceptional eye appeal and preservation. This remarkable example represents the pinnacle of preservation for the year, emerging from the substantial mintage of 219,080,000 pieces. The coin displays full, brilliant red surfaces characteristic of the *Red (RD)* designation, indicating pristine, original mint luster with no significant signs of oxidation or toning. With only 38 examples graded higher by PCGS, this specimen ranks among the finest known survivors from the 1934 production run. The strike appears sharp and precise, typical of the Philadelphia Mint's quality standards during the mid-1930s. Designed by Victor David Brenner, this Lincoln cent exemplifies the classic early-to-mid 20th-century American small cent design. Interestingly, contemporary records from *The Numismatist* suggest these coins were readily available to collectors at face value during their initial release, making well-preserved examples like this particularly noteworthy. Technical Details: - Mint: Philadelphia. - Grade: PCGS MS-67 RD. - Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc. - Diameter: 19mm. - Weight: 3.11g. - PCGS Certification: 54890737. Population Statistics: - Total Graded: 140. - Higher Grades: 38