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

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

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: 1920-S Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RB (NGC). An exceptional condition rarity to represent this challenging, early date San Francisco Mint Lincoln cent issue. Lovely satin surfaces exhibit much brown color that is accented with original mint red-orange color in the recesses of the design. 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 I 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 sharply defined. Here, then, is a rare coin eagerly awaiting inclusion in the finest of cabinets. Provenance: From the Rockford Collection, Part 2. NGC Census: 2; none finer. PCGS# 2529. NGC ID: 22C5. Click here for certification details from NGC.