Lot 669
1923-S. NGC graded MS-65 Red. A gem example with fiery mint red color throughout. A very rare date in this high grade. The present offering is one of the more well respected grade rarities from third party grading services. The mintage of 8.7 million pieces while low, it not out of the ordinary for the Roaring Twenties. Circulated examples can readily found at coin shows. When it comes to Uncirculated pieces, regrettably, these tend to be more brown than red while the quality of strike is often poor. Once third party grading arrives it soon became apparent that the 1923-S Lincoln rare with full red color and with sharp devices as here.
This exceptional coin displays a sharper than average strike in most areas and only the slightest softness is seen on the wheat lines and kernels. Not a single carbon fleck; full mint color. One of the most important Lincolns cents from the early days and in the remarkable state of preservation. Pop 2; none finer at this service.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
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