1969-S Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-64 RD (PCGS). CAC.

1969-S Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-64 RD (PCGS). CAC.，Tied for finest certified at PCGS for this rare variety, the importance of this Choice full Red example cannot be overstated. It is an attractive piece with warm, even, medium-orange luster to both sides. There are few blemishes of any kind, and most are so small as to be easily overlooked by the unaided eye. A definite highlight of the present collection, this coin represents a highly significant and fleeting bidding opportunity for the advanced Set Registry collector.<p>The 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse is an extremely desirable variety having an estimated population of 40 to 50 pieces based on combined certification service statistics. Our estimate might be a little too high as the experts at <em>PCGS CoinFacts</em> opine "about 30 known." The doubling on this variety is very dramatic, fully matching the spectacular appearance of the well known 1955 and 1972 Doubled Die Obverse varieties, but in the case of the 1969-S, perhaps 100 times rarer. (The doubling is also as dramatic as that on the even rarer 1958 Doubled Die Obverse an example of which is also being offered in this sale). Quoting from Fivaz and Stantons <em>Cherrypickers Guide</em>: "The publicity this coin has received over its lifetime has been enormous, hence the very high values, which are well deserved." According to Breen, the variety was independently reported by two collectors in June and July of 1970.，From the ESM Collection. Earlier from our Baltimore Auction of November 2010, lot 1264.，