1970-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse FS-101, RD MS(PCGS#37999)

1970-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse FS-101, RD MS (PCGS#37999)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: Rare 1970-S Doubled Die Obverse Cent Tied for Finest Seen at PCGS and CAC 1970-S Lincoln Cent. Large Date. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-66 RD (PCGS). CAC. Satiny, nearly brilliant luster blankets both sides of this exquisite upper end Gem. The complexion is bathed in original light orange mint color that glows radiantly under illumination. Well struck and without notable blemishes, leaving the doubling clearly defined on the obverse legends. The 1970-S Large Date FS-101 DDO is a significant rarity in the Lincoln cent series, ranking as the third rarest Doubled Die Obverse behind only the legendary 1958 and 1969-S varieties. A fairly recent discovery in the Doubled Die arena, this rarity was not publicized until 1974 and later on a larger scale in Coin Worldin 1976, according to Breen's Encyclopedia (Breen-2255). The present example is tied for the finest certified of a scant population, with no grading events listed finer at either PCGS or CAC. This is an irresistible opportunity for advanced specialists of the Lincoln cent series, especially those who are also PCGS Set Registry participants. PCGS Population: 3; 0 finer. CAC Population: 2; 0. PCGS# 37999. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.