1912-S 1C MS65+ Red PCGS....

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1912-S Cent, MS65+ Red
High End for the Grade
Registry Set Contender

1912-S 1C MS65+ Red PCGS. The 1912-S is a challenging issue to acquire in Gem or better Red grades, and high-quality Gems are rare. PCGS reports a dozen coins in MS65+ Red, but we have seen only four of these pieces, including the present. This example displays satiny copper-orange luster with peach undertones and a thin crescent of silvery color along the left reverse periphery. The coloration is natural for the 1912-S, something that we can say about few other Red-certified examples of this issue. The strike is sharp, and neither side has notable abrasions. A single, tiny speck at the back edge of Lincoln's shoulder is perhaps the most useful pedigree marker. We have only seen a handful of finer 1912-S cents, although the originality of this piece warrants it particular attention as it stands above most of its peers on both visual and technical merits. Population: 86 in 65 (12 in 65+) Red, 14 finer (3/20).(Registry values: N2998)

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

Weight: 3.11 grams

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

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