1927-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. An impressive condition rarity for the issue, this handsome Gem retains nearly full golden-orange mint color on the obverse. The reverse is largely toned in light tan-brown, but with faded mint color shining forth at direct light angles. Both sides are boldly struck with pleasingly smooth surfaces. Although recognized as a semi-key date Lincoln cent as early as the 1940s, by the time the inevitable hoarding targeted the 1927-S the vast majority of examples set aside by numismatists were in low grades through Fine. In VF, EF and AU this issue remains scarce by the standards of the type, while in Mint State the 1927-S is very scarce to rare depending on quality. A distinct cut above the typical softly struck and/or lackluster Uncirculated example, and rare thus, this noteworthy Gem would do nicely in an advanced Lincoln cent collection.
