1927-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RD (NGC). OH.This important condition rarity retains full mint color in dominant, vivid rose-red. Blushes of pinkish-apricot iridescence are also evident, most notably at the upper left obverse and lower reverse borders. There is evidence of die fatigue on both sides, not uncommon for a mintmarked cent issue from the 1920s, but overall detail is suitably bold. Pleasingly smooth in hand with superior eye appeal.<p>Although recognized as a semi-key date issue as early as the 1940s, by the time the inevitable hoarding of 1927-S cents occurred the vast majority of examples set aside by numismatists were in low grades through Fine. In VF, EF and AU this issue remains scarce by the standards of the type, while in Mint State the 1927-S is very scarce to rare depending on quality. A distinct cut above the typical lackluster Uncirculated example, and rare thus, this impressive Gem approaches Condition Census. It is destined for inclusion in an advanced Lincoln cent collection.PCGS# 2584. NGC ID: 22CP.NGC Census: 7; 0 finer in this category.
