1969-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, RD MS(PCGS#2923)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

5016

等级

MS63+RD

价格

524,285

详细说明

Extraordinarily Rare 1969-S DDO Lincoln Cent A Newly Discovered Specimen 1969-S Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-63+ RD (PCGS). CAC. Exciting as a newly discovered example of this rare variety, this is an important Choice full Red cent. It is attractive, with bright, even, pinkish-rose mint color on both sides. There are few blemishes of any kind, and most are so small as to be easily overlooked by the unaided eye. A definite highlight of the present sale, this coin represents a highly significant and fleeting bidding opportunity. The 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse is an extremely desirable variety having an estimated population of just 40 to 50 pieces based on combined certification service statistics. Our estimate might be a little too high as the experts at PCGS CoinFactsopine "about 30 known." The doubling on this variety is very dramatic, fully matching the spectacular appearance of the well known 1955 and 1972 Doubled Die Obverse varieties, but in the case of the 1969-S, perhaps 100 times rarer. Quoting from Fivaz and Stanton's Cherrypickers' Guide: "The publicity this coin has received over its lifetime has been enormous, hence the very high values, which are well deserved." According to Breen, the variety was independently reported by two collectors in June and July of 1970. The present example is thoroughly PQ for the grade, and would serve as a highlight in an advanced Lincoln cent collection on the PCGS Set Registry. Provenance: Newly Discovered in a BU Roll. Never Before Offered Publicly. PCGS Population: 2; 5 finer in this category (MS-66 RD finest). CAC Population: 4; 3. The former total includes coins certified both MS-63 RD and MS-63+ RD. PCGS# 2923. NGC ID: 22GJ. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA. Click here to see Coins in Motion.[“Coins]