United States 1918-D cent
This specimen was lot 6029 in Stack's Bowers November 2020 Auction, where it sold for $600. The lot description noted, "1918-D Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Handsome deep rose color blankets both sides of this boldly to sharply struck, richly original near-Gem example. A substantial mintage of 47,830,000 pieces conceals the rarity of the 1918-D cent in Uncirculated condition. Even in lower Mint State grades this issue is relatively scarce. This full Red MS-64 should attract strong bids when it crosses the auction block. From the Larry H. Miller Collection." Altho this example sold for a premium price, it shows evidence of a weak strike (flatness on Lincoln's shoulder and cheekbone) and worn dies (blurred letters near the rim, die flow lines under Lincoln's chin).
Proof Mintage: 47,830,000, a better date.
Specification: 3.11 g, bronze, 19 mm diameter.
Catalog number: KM 132.
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