1969-D Lincoln Cent--First Strike Brockage--MS-64 RB (PCGS).A spectacular Mint error, the reverse of this coin (mounted up in the PCGS holder) displays a sharp, clear mirror image of the Lincoln portrait design from the obverse of a reverse die cap. The obverse is struck properly, that side of the coin displaying light lilac-rose patina to an otherwise medium orange surface. The brockage side is richly toned in steel-olive, although lighter pale pink color is evident in the recesses. Brockages are among the more appealing Mint errors, and first strikes with full detail such as this are quite rare.From the John Whitney Walter Collection. Earlier from Heritages Long Beach Signature Sale of September 2003, lot 9577.
