1915-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS....

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Incredible 1915-S Lincoln, MS66 Red
Ex: Pittman

1915-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Ex: Pittman. The 1915-S Lincoln cent is the last of the "semikey" S-mint early Lincolns with low mintages that span the 1911-S through 1915-S series. (The 1910-S has always been somewhat more available.) Many of the later mintmarked coins from the teens and (especially) the twenties are equally elusive in the higher Mint State grades and with Red surfaces, but they tend to follow less of a pattern. In this respect, the 1911-S through 1915-S issues are among the most "orderly" of the entire series, in their elusive nature and predictably low mintages. Of course, the most "disorderly" single issue in the entire series has proven to be the 1926-S, which in Gem Red condition still has seen but a single example certified at PCGS.
The 1915-S was always rare after the 1950s even in Very Fine to AU grades in dealer stocks, and the few "Mint State" coins that could be found were mostly either dipped to simulate original color, or they had spots or other surface impairments. True Gem coins, when found, often show bold strikes and deep red coloration.
This Premium Gem piece is truly exceptional, with glowing reddish-orange fields and some tinges of dusky lilac on Lincoln's portrait. The strike is expectedly bold, and the mintmark is well brought up. A tiny diagonal abrasion below the E of AMERICA provides a pedigree marker.
A few years ago we had the privilege of offering The Tom Mershon #2 All-Time PCGS Registry Set of Lincoln Wheat Cents, which also contained a splendid MS66 Red coin that brought a strong $48,300 (CSNS Signature, 5/2005, lot 5319). This coin, while different, is every bit the equal of that piece in quality and appeal. Expect strong bidding when this piece crosses the auction block. Population: 5 in 66 Red, 0 finer (1/09).
Ex: Pittman I (Akers, 10/1997), lot 310.
From The Jack Lee Estate Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22BM, PCGS# 2485, Greysheet# 1837)

Weight: 3.11 grams

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

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