1970-S Lincoln Cent. Large Date. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-65+ RD (PCGS).Satiny, nearly brilliant luster blankets the fields on each side, framing a more frosty texture that coats the design elements. The complexion is toned in a beautiful blend of tangerine and lavender hues which glow radiantly under illumination. Well struck and without distracting blemishes, leaving the doubling clearly defined on the obverse legends. The 1970-S Large Date FS-101 DDO is a significant rarity in the Lincoln series, ranking as the third rarest Doubled Die Obverse behind only the legendary 1958 and 1969-S varieties. A fairly recent discovery in the Doubled Die arena, this rarity was not publicized until 1974 and later on a larger scale in <em>Coin World</em> in 1976, according to Breens <em>Encyclopedia</em> (Breen-2255). The present example ranks among the finest of this scant population, with just 2 grading events listed finer at PCGS in the Doubled Die Obverse category, though only 1 of those has been confirmed to be an example of the FS-101 variety. This is an irresistible opportunity for advanced specialists of the Lincoln series and PCGS Set Registry participants.
