1917 1C MS68 Red PCGS....

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1917 1C MS68 Red PCGS. The 1917 cent, sporting a mintage approaching 200 million pieces, is readily obtainable through Premium Gem Red condition. MS67 examples become extremely scarce, however, and higher-grade specimens such as this MS68 Red piece are rare. Indeed, neither PCGS nor NGC has graded a single finer example and this is one of only two pieces so graded by PCGS. It is sharply struck, including crisp detail on Lincoln's hair and beard and on the lines and grains of the wheat stalks. Both sides are free of any mentionable spots or abrasions, and display satiny mint red luster. A terrific example that really looks as good as it sounds.
From The Streich Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22BS, PCGS# 2497, Greysheet# 1747)

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Weight: 3.11 grams
Weight: 0.10oz
Mintage: 196,429,785

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