1911-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC....

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1911-D Lincoln Cent, MS66 Red
Ex: Tom Mershon, Jack Lee

1911-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. Ex: Tom Mershon Collection. This Premium Gem Red 1911-D Lincoln cent undoubtedly appears just about as it did when it dropped from the dies more than 100 years ago, among the few finest of the largish issue of 12.6 million pieces. The surfaces show bold reddish-orange color, and the coin could easily just have been removed from an original roll. The obverse strike is sharper as the die was fresher, whereas the reverse die shows a bit of fatigue that has produced a softer impression. It requires a loupe to observe a few scattered flecks.

Population Data (7/14): PCGS shows 23 in MS66 Red (including one MS66+ Red), and one MS67 Red numerically finer. NGC reports, interestingly, only one each in MS66 and MS67 Red. CAC shows seven with the green approval sticker in MS66 Red.

Heritage Commentary: The 1911-D is a relatively available issue in lower Mint State grades but is seldom offered with the technical quality this pristine example possesses. The typical 1911-D is softly struck with some brown to the color. This piece is definitely atypical in both respects.

This is a marvelous coin with a marvelous provenance, now including Gene Gardner. Tom Mershon assembled a fantastic collection of Lincoln cents, from which the present cataloger had the privilege of describing many examples some 10 years ago. Well-known and beloved dealer Jack Lee's passions were Lincoln cents and Morgan and Peace dollars.

Provenance: Tom Mershon #2 All-Time PCGS Registry Set of Lincoln Wheat Cents / St. Louis Central States Signature (Heritage, 8/2005), lot 5306, unsold; Jack Lee; Jack Lee Estate Collection / Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2009), lot 402; Carter Family Collection / Milwaukee Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2010), lot 228.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B8, PCGS# 2446, Greysheet# 1810)

Weight: 3.11 grams

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

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