1920-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS).；A gorgeous example of this stubborn San Francisco issue, the surfaces display a mottling of bronze and apricot shades with a subtle iridescence of colorful pastels painting the lower reverse. The pronouncement offered here is truly exceptional, with a comprehensive obverse and just a trifle softness present to the upper left periphery of the opposite side. A glass will reveal just a handful of tiny scattered ticks, though none are significant enough to distract or warrant individual mention. For connoisseurs of the Lincoln cent series, this piece represents an important and thrilling opportunity. <p>The 1920-S cent is a frustrating issue for collectors of the series, as it faces both manufacturing and preservation challenges that make locating an example like the present piece an infrequent occurrence. Production had dropped off considerably to just 46 million coins compared to the 139 million cents struck in San Francisco the year before. This low mintage was the product of overall poor quality and heavily worn dies, delivering an issue with chronically deplorable striking characteristics in addition to relative scarcity. Gem Red examples are extremely rare, as PCGS has certified just 13 coins at the MS-65 RD level and none finer. Even within this exclusive population, striking quality varies greatly, with well rendered pieces like this coin often commanding considerable premiums.
