1911-S 1C, RD MS64RD Certification #06019173, PCGS #2449

Type: Lincoln Cent (Wheat Reverse), Type 1, Wheat Reverse (1909-1958) Designer: Victor David Brenner Content: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc Weight: 3.11 grams Diameter: 19.00 millimeters Edge: Plain Mint: San Francisco Production Strikes: 4,026,000 General Type Description: Wheat Reverse cents were produced at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mints. In general, cents from Philadelphia are well made; those from Denver and San Francisco are often poorly struck from worn dies. Key dates in the series include the aforementioned 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, and 1922 "Plain", plus the 1909-S and 1931-S. Interesting varieties include the 1917 and 1936 Doubled Die Obverse. (Source: Guth, Ron. PCGS CoinFacts) Specific Issue Description: The 1911-S is one of the better Lincolns in all grades. Among the early dates, in circulated grades only the 1909-S VDB, 1909-S and 1914-D are worth more than the 1911-S. The 1911-S is very scarce in mint state and rare in Gem Full Red condition. Interestingly, in Gem Full Red the 1911-S is a little more available than the S-mints that follow. Most 1911-S Lincolns are decently struck. The color on Full Red examples is a little more subdued than on the later issues. (Source: Hall, David. PCGS CoinFacts) Exemplar Notes: Acquired from Heritage Auctions, 6/2013