1917 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC.

1917 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC.，This is a truly remarkable coin in a 1917 FS-101 Lincoln cent, a prominent Doubled Die Obverse variety that is rare even in lower Mint State grades. Solid Gem full Red quality throughout, both sides exhibit lovely rose-red luster that is more vivid on the reverse. Sharply struck with a satin texture that is free of even the most trivial blemishes. Exquisite! 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:<p><p><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>A Guide Book of United States Coins<em> (the Red Book), also in </em>Walter Breens Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins<em> and </em>The Lincoln Cent doubled-die<em>, by John A. Wexler. This assures that it will always be in demand and will command a premium price when properly attributed."</em><p><p>Among the finest examples known to PCGS, the significance of this coin should not be overlooked, especially by collectors competing for top ranking on the Set Registry.，From the ESM Collection.，