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Lyman Allen #2.06 (KM #163) – Mintage: 2,187,000

Despite a relatively low mintage, this issue is relatively easy to find in a high state of preservation. It is the first centavo coin minted for circulation since 1905 and the first minted by the San Francisco mint which is probably the reason why.

In addition to the normal issue, there are two over mint mark varieties described below, which can be quite dramatic. I

This particular coin has the normal mint mark and is a very pleasing, well struck, red brown example of this issue.

Varieties:
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ALLEN-2.06a - Over mint mark S/S - The initial S was placed too high and the second punch failed to completely cover it. Parts of the original “S” protrude above the second strike giving it the appearance of having horns. So much so, that it is commonly referred to as the “horned ‘S’ variety.” This variety is recognized by NGC and will be placed on the their label.
ALLEN-2.06b - Over mint mark S/S/S & RPD - Even more dramatic than ALLEN-2.0a, the mint mark was triple punched (both high and low) and the first 2 digits of the date are doubled. This variety is recognized by NGC and will be placed on the their label.

Date of acquisition: 1/3/2008 (already graded by PCGS)

Rev. 12/25/2015