1915 1C, BN PR66BN 认证号22038858, PCGS号3321

This 1915 has an attractive subtle bluish-toned patina with a grainy wood appearance over the entire subtle matte surface, and which permeates both sides of the coin (this 'wood grain' copper appearance is typically seen in copper minted in the San Francisco mint, so the quality in this Philadelphia-based coin is unusual). The coin is also completely spotless. Although known for their rich detail of sculpting, this coin, even for a 1915, has an uncommon detail in the strike on Lincoln’s bust and on the reverse wheat ears. The strike and especially clean appearance of the coin are remarkable. I have compared it to a high-level 1915 PR66 RD in my private collection, in terms of strike, and the detail of the 'BN' coin exceeds the red, in my opinion. The 1915 MPL may perhaps be the quintessentially best representative of the Lincoln Cent, judging from this coin. Also, the reverse of this specimen has diagnostic elements that I have not seen in any of the Lincoln texts. The coin could absolutely carry a PR67 BN label, I have been told by more then one experienced numismatist. Provenance: Ex. Dave Kelly; Ex. Jack Slattery.

Ron Guth