1919-S 1C, RB MS(PCGS#2520)

May 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

158

Grade

MS66RB

Price

1,680

Lot Description

1919-S Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RB (PCGS). Lightly toned in golden-brown, this attractively original piece retains plenty of pale orange color that is best appreciated with the aid of a strong light source. Virtually all design elements are sharply defined, and the surfaces are smooth throughout. At 139,760,000 pieces produced, the 1919-S boasts the highest mintage of any small cent issue up to that point in time. Unfortunately for today's quality conscious collectors, softly defined coins struck from worn dies make up much of the extant Mint State population. This is a noteworthy departure from the norm, a Condition Census premium Gem that ranks as the single finest PCGS-certified coin in the RB category. PCGS Population: just 1; 0 finer in this category. PCGS# 2520. NGC ID: 22C2. Click here for certification details from PCGS.