1948 Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (PCGS).

1948 Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (PCGS).，An outstanding condition rarity for the discerning Lincoln cent collector. Of this issue, David W. Lange (<em>The Complete Guide to Lincoln Cent</em>s, 1996) writes:<p><em>"Most cents of this issue were well made from sharp or only moderately worn dies. Fully struck, fully red gems [sic] are thus fairly plentiful."</em><p>While that statement accurately describes the present examples quality of manufacture, it does not do justice to its rarity from a condition standpoint. Although plentiful in lower grades, the 1948 is surprisingly elusive as a Superb Gem despite a sizeable mintage of 317,570,000 pieces. Satiny and smooth with beautiful light orange luster to both sides.，From the ESM Collection.，