1920-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS). OGH.，An impressive strike and condition rarity that is sure to catch the eye of astute Lincoln cent enthusiasts. Bathed in satiny medium orange luster, both sides also reveal tinges of pale rose as the coin rotates under a light. Unusually well struck from fresh dies, the devices are boldly to sharply defined over even the more trivial elements of the design. Expectably smooth for the assigned grade, this coin would serve as a highlight in the finest Lincoln cent date and mint set.<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 46,220,000 coins compared to the 139,760,000 cents struck in San Francisco the year before. This relatively limited mintage was plagued by overall poor quality and heavily worn dies, delivering an issue with chronically deplorable striking characteristics. Gem full Red examples are extremely rare, and even among those few examples that PCGS has certified as MS-65 RD striking quality varies greatly. Well rendered pieces, as here, deserve and often command considerable premiums.，PCGS# 2530. NGC ID: 22C5.，PCGS Population: 14; 0 finer in this category.，
