1940-S 1C, RD MS(PCGS#2692)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2038

Grade

MS68RD

Price

9,600

Lot Description

Nearly Perfect 1940-S Lincoln Cent Tied for Finest Known 1940-S Lincoln Cent. MS-68 RD (PCGS). A exceptional example of this San Francisco issue with shades of peach and burgundy at the centers while lavender and golden hues adorn the border. The luster is uniform and unbroken throughout, blanketing the fields and devices with a fine, satiny texture. The typical softness is seen at the O of ONE and at AM of AMERICA, though there are no post-mint blemishes to note. From the nearly 113 million coins struck for the year, this specimen has emerges as one of the very finest two coins in existence. It sits on the top of the PCGS Population Report, tied with one other example at the MS-68 Red grade. A truly significant opportunity for advanced specialists in the Lincoln series. PCGS Population: 2; none finer. PCGS# 2692. NGC ID: 22DV. Click here for certification details from PCGS.