1928-S Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RB (PCGS). CAC.

Exceptional striking quality and surface preservation for this early date Lincoln cent issue. Much original mint color remains, the surfaces displaying a dominant rose-orange appearance when examined in hand. There are also blushes of pale gold and powder blue iridescence to further enhance the visual appeal, and only minimal toning in iridescent brown. Boldly defined overall with bright frosty luster, we note just a trace of die erosion on both sides. Virtually pristine, and worthy of the strongest bids. 7,266,000 cents were struck in San Francisco in 1928, and this issue is readily available in Uncirculated condition. However, poor striking quality and surface blemishes confine most of these survivors to the lower Mint State grades, and premium Gem examples like the preset are remarkably rare. In the finest RB and RD grades, the 1928-S is actually among the scarcest San Francisco Mint issues in the early Lincoln series, confirming the significance of this offering for the astute collector.

PCGS# 2592. NGC ID: 22CT.