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Description

Elusive Gem Red 1912-S Lincoln Cent
With Sharply Struck Obverse

1912-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. The 1912-S Lincoln in Gem Red grades, along with the 1911-S, begins a string of S-mint rarities in the series at the MS65 Red level that lasts until nearly the end of the 1920s. The smooth peach surfaces on this example are somewhat mattelike on the obverse and only slightly mellowed. The obverse strike is extremely sharp, although the reverse is less so, showing weakness on the lower right wheat ear. Carbon is limited to just a couple of minute reverse flecks. Census: 22 in 65 Red, 1 finer (4/10).
From The Brenda John Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22BC, PCGS# 2458, GSID# 1819)

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Weight: 3.11 grams
Weight: 0.10422oz
Mintage: 4,431,000


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
June, 2010
3rd-6th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
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Sold on Jun 3, 2010 for: $2,312.65
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