1920-S 1C, RB MS(PCGS#2529)

1920-S 1C, RB MS (PCGS#2529)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: 1920-S Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RB (PCGS). CAC. An exceptional condition rarity to represent this challenging early date San Francisco Mint Lincoln cent issue. Lovely satin surfaces retain nearly full mint color in vivid medium rose-orange. The strike is superior with bold to sharp definition throughout the design. Smooth in hand and not all that far from pristine, advanced collectors specializing in this perennially popular series would be wise to pursue this offering with vigor. The budget and staffing cuts at the Mint after World War One affected the San Francisco facility particularly hard. Production of Lincoln cents in 1920 dropped off by nearly a hundred million coins from the previous year, down to a comparatively small 46,220,000 pieces. Quality, too, suffered, as almost all known examples of the 1920-S cent were struck using heavily worn dies prepared from equally worn hubs, resulting in an issue with chronically poor striking characteristics and seldom found with even at all. Here, then, is a rare coin eagerly awaiting inclusion in the finest of cabinets. Provenance: From Heritage's Long Beach Signature Sale of February 2005, lot 5468, where it realized $9,200. PCGS Population: 2; 0 finer in any category. There are no examples graded finer than MS-65 in either the BN or RD categories at this service. PCGS# 2529. NGC ID: 22C5. Click here for certification details from PCGS.