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1916-S Cent, Original MS65 Red
Tied for Finest at PCGS

1916-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Peach-orange color dominates the obverse, while the reverse deepens to a pale orange-red hue. Struck with the San Francisco dies widely spaced, this Red Gem Uncirculated 1916-S has some small marks from the original planchet that remain on Lincoln's shoulder and hairline. The devices are otherwise sharp except at AM in AMERICA. Brilliant mint luster glows from each side, and carbon is limited to a few microscopic flecks. Population: 28 in 65 (1 in 65+) Red, 0 finer (6/20).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22BR, PCGS# 2494, Greysheet# 1843)

Weight: 3.11 grams

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 2020
3rd-9th Monday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 27
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Sold on Aug 3, 2020 for: $4,920.00
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