1914-D Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC.This is an exceptionally well preserved, conditionally rare Gem from an issue that is scarce even in lower Mint State grades. Aglow with vivid pinkish-rose color, the surfaces are softly frosted in texture and as attractive as would be expected for the assigned grade. The sharp strike adds to the appeal of this lovely coin. Although the 1909-S V.D.B. and 1931-S were produced in smaller numbers, the 1914-D is the rarest Lincoln cent issue (as opposed to variety or error) in Mint State. Despite having a relatively small mintage (1.1 million pieces) in its own right, the 1914-D seems to have slipped quietly into circulation, with most coins remaining there until worn out or lost. Relatively few Mint State examples have survived, and most of those extant seem to have survived purely as a matter of chance, especially with the superior color and quality offered here.
