1917 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-67 RD (PCGS).A beautiful and pristine example of this challenging rarity, the overall pinkish-rose coloration reveals a shimmering golden iridescence at a tilt. The fields are blanketed by a dense, matte-like luster, surrounding sharp and fully undisturbed devices. The 1917 FS-101 is one of the most pronounced Doubled Die Obverse varieties in the entire Lincoln cent series, with sharp doubling to the digits in the date and the letters GOD WE TRUST in the motto. Writing in the 2009 edition of the <em>Cherrypickers Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins</em>, Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton describe the 1917 FS-101 DDO as, "arguably the most sought after of the early Lincoln cent varieties." The high regard in which this variety is held among specialists is universal, with David W. Lange (<em>The Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents</em>, 1996), writing: "<em>A distinct, doubled-die obverse is known for [the 1917] and has become extremely popular with specialists. Uncirculated examples remain quite rare. This variety is illustrated in </em><em>A </em><em>Guide Book of United States Coins (the Red Book), also in Walter Breens Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins and The Lincoln Cent doubled-die, by John A. Wexler. This assures that it will always be in demand and will command a premium price when properly attributed."</em><p>Among the finest examples known, the significance of this coin should not be overlooked, especially by collectors competing for top ranking on the <em>PCGS Set Registry</em>. It is the only coin certified at current MS-67 RD level by PCGS, with just a single piece ranking negligibly finer at MS-67+ RD. For the most advanced specialists of the Lincoln cent series this is a truly irresistible opportunity. <p>PCGS Population: 1; just 1 finer in MS-67+ RD.
