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1913-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS....

Auction: 2008 December Houston, TX Signature Coin Auction #1118

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Extraordinary 1913-S Lincoln, MS66 Red

1913-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. A well known semi-key date from the 1910s, the 1913-S was produced in less than generous numbers (6.1 million pieces) for a 20th century U.S. cent. In addition to indifferent luster, many Mint State survivors are limited in grade by inadequate striking quality, with worn dies playing a role. Lest one despair of ever finding a high grade representative of this conditionally challenging issue, we call attention to the present example. Dave Bowers notes: "The advantage of being a smart buyer and cherrypicking is implied by David W. Lange's comment that many coins certified as Red 'just barely make the cut.' Words to heed, I would say! Mint State coins with original color have distinctive hues."
The strike has a hint of softness on the upper left corner of the O in ONE and on portions of the AM in AMERICA, but the definition is sharp overall, and well above average for the issue. The straw-gold obverse is remarkably undisturbed by contact, and the reverse is predominantly peach in hue with glimpses of stone-gray color on the upper portion of that side. A singular carbon fleck above the N in CENT, and a solitary tick to the right of the T in CENT, can be used to pedigree this desirable premium Gem. When we last offered this identical specimen in January 2006, lot 3082, it set an auction record for any 1913-S cent in a Heritage auction when it sold for more than $63,000. The price may be a record for the date by any numismatic auction house. Population: 2 in 66, 0 finer (9/08).
Ex: The Joshua and Ally Walsh Collection of United States Cents; Heritage (1/2006), lot 3082.
From The Jack Lee Estate Lincoln Cent Registry Set.
(Registry values: N4719) (#2467)

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Auction 394, Lot 3082 Saturday, January 7, 2006 66 PCGS $63,250.00
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