LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 Summer F.U.N. Sig. Coin Auction #442  / 

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1923-S 1C MS65 Red NGC.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:7,500.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1923-S 1C MS65 Red NGC.
<B>1923-S 1C MS65 Red NGC.</B></I> In the 1950s, when Lincoln cents were principally collected from pocket change, no one regarded the 1923-S as a key to a high grade collection. Certainly, the 1923-S was considered a better date, but one that could be found (in worn grades) with sufficient searching. As quality and specialization became increasingly important, the 1923-S rose in significance. PCGS published population reports that pointed out the rarity of the '23-S in full Red. Registry sets were formed, focusing demand on the '23-S and other difficult branch mint issues from the teens and twenties. Today, a '23-S with consistent orange-red color and smooth, nearly carbon-free surfaces is a coveted opportunity for the Lincoln enthusiast. The present Gem has these features, and in addition, the strike is sharp save for minor blending on the right border of the right wheat ear. Census: 2 in 65 Red, 0 finer (5/07).<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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