1914 1C, RB PR66RB 认证号05863613, PCGS号3319

From the famous Stewart Blay Collection, this 1914 is an attractive "wow" coin, and that is exactly the typical reaction that people have when they see it! This unique coin exhibits on obverse that is clearly 100% red, and actually appears self-illuminating and glowing, like no MPL I've ever seen. The obverse has an effervescent ‘sunlight’ glowing brightly in the center, and strong magenta and subtle lime toning around the outer circle of the coin. The heavy die polish vertical lines under Lincoln's chin are very pronounced, and beyond that, the bust of Lincoln appears as a strong red cameo in contrast. I have not seen a cameo MPL before, but this coin clearly has that property on its obverse. Stewart Blay estimated the obverse to be in the neighborhood of a PR68, although accurately told me that the reverse was more modest. With the reverse being less dramatic, a split grade of PR66 is presently labeled, but with the subjectivity of grading split obverse/reverse coins, I could see a legitimate PR67 being fairly graded and given for this wonderful and unique coin, based on the out-of-this world obverse carrying the coin. The reverse is solid; it just happens to be more in line with a PR66 as the obverse is so eye-catching. The reverse itself is spot-free and has attractive light green-colored toning in areas. In balance, a PR66 or PR67. Either way, thank you, Stewart and Brian Wagner. Provenance: Ex. Stewart Blay. BWRC Hall of Fame Coin.