Lincoln Cents: 1947-54 MS66 RD Phillidelphia mint prices?

OnruttonNalyd

As a new collector of Lincoln Cents, I noticed while looking through the PCGS Price Guide that for the years 1947-1954 the cost for an MS66 RD (Phillidelphia) on average was double or even triple the Denver and San Francisco mints.

Example:

  1947-D MS66 RD on average is $56
  1947-S MS66 RD on average is $41
  1947 MS66 RD on average is $185

  1948-D MS66 RD on average is $67.50
  1948-S MS66 RD on average is $41
  1948 MS66 RD on average is $335

This pattern continues up through the year 1954, anyone know a concrete reason as to why? It confuses me because the population for that mint is far above Denver and San Francisco. Thanks.

justcollecting

Just guessing I would say look at the pop report, probably not many graded ms 66

OnruttonNalyd

I have, and Phillidelphia dominated those years like I said in my original comment. Either way it wouldn't explain the seven year pattern. But thanks!

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OnruttonNalyd

Thanks so much, glad to have the mystery solved.

SoCalBigMark

I heard there was a flood at the philadelphia mint and that's why they are plagued by spots. The prices have come way down lately.