1913 1C, RD MS(PCGS#2461)

The Collectors' Auction 2018

Auctioneer

Scotsman

Lot Number

615

Grade

MS66RD

Price

1,208

Lot Description

Carry A Tune Collection. 20 graded MS-66 RD, zero higher at NGC. In some respects, this is a sensational early Lincoln cent, absolutely glowing with bright crimson-orange color and luster and filled with swirling, satiny eye-appeal. Sharpness literally borders on prooflike, with boldness of detail that could rival many matte proofs of the same date; note the fully formed and elevated "O" in ONE on the reverse. With no contact marks to speak of, the presence of some tiny pepper flecks seems to be the only potential grade-limiting factor, and these are so tiny that their aggregate effect is rendered almost meaningless. The maximum possible quality at NGC.