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Sold on May 28, 2009 for: Not Sold
1913-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS....
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Sold on May 28, 2009 for:
Not Sold Description
Outstanding MS66 Red 1913-S Cent
Ex: Jack Lee
1913-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Ex: Jack Lee. A well known semikey
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 on the present piece 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 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 brought more than $63,000. The price may be a record for the date by any numismatic auction house. Population: 2 in 66 Red, 0 finer (4/09).
Ex: The Joshua and Ally Walsh Collection of United States Cents; Heritage (1/2006), lot 3082.(Registry values: N4719)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22BF, PCGS# 2467, GSID# 1825)
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Weight: 3.11 grams
Weight: 0.10422oz
Mintage: 6,101,000
Auction Info
2009 May Long Beach, CA Signature US Coin Auction #1125 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2009
28th-31st
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 21
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.
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