1957 Perth Proof Penny Polished type PCGS PR63RD
Like the 1955-P and 1956-P proof pennies, the 1957-P with the matte or polished finish is scarce in PR63RD or better. Rarity-wise, a PR63RD 1957-P penny in the matte finish is comparable to a later Perth penny graded PR66RD. The 1955-P, 1956-P, and 1957-P with the matte finish were struck with badly or heavily-polished dies, resulting in numerous die polishing marks across the coins’ surfaces. For this reason, PCGS tends to downgrade the coins for somewhat impaired eye appeal (although this is a matter of opinion, as the eye appeal on this coin is not impaired at all). The average collector might scoff at the PR63RD grading and insist on a higher grade, but try finding one! Make no mistake, the 1957-P penny with the matte or polished finish is scarce this grade, particularly with the Red designation. Professional Coin Grading Service is the global leader in coin authentication and grading. With over 60 million coins graded and counting, PCGS is trusted by collectors, dealers, and investors to certify authenticity, protect value, and elevate market confidence. This is a direct conversion of the 70-point PCGS grade to a 10-point scale, intended to present the grade in a more intuitive format for newer collectors. It is not our personal opinion or an attempt at regrading the coin to a different standard. To understand how the 70-point scale converts to a 10-point scale, [click here](https://drakesterling.com/en/page/the-ten-point-coin-grading-scale). Like the 1955-P and 1956-P proof pennies, the 1957-P with the matte or polished finish is scarce in PR63RD or better. Rarity-wise, a PR63RD 1957-P penny in the matte finish is comparable to a later Perth penny graded PR66RD. The 1955-P, 1956-P, and 1957-P with the matte finish were struck with badly or heavily-polished dies, resulting in numerous die polishing marks across the coins’ surfaces. For this reason, PCGS tends to downgrade the coins for somewhat impaired eye appeal (although this is a matter of opinion, as the eye appeal on this coin is not impaired at all). The average collector might scoff at the PR63RD grading and insist on a higher grade, but try finding one! Make no mistake, the 1957-P penny with the matte or polished finish is scarce this grade, particularly with the Red designation.