Owner Comments:
The 1941-S is the key date to the short set (1941-1947) and, because of this fact, it is an over-rated rarity due to the popularity of the short set. The eye appeal on this issue is generally POOR, as it is almost always poorly struck and abraded. Even MS 66s are SOFT. Fully struck gems are super rare and are still not as sharp as their Philadelphia counterparts. Lustrous gems are in the minority, too, as many are dull. Investment potential is well above average for MS 65s or better.
This example is a very well struck up OGH with very clean surfaces. The thumb and index finger have very distinct emerging definition and the head is 100% full. The center skirt-lines are also about 95% full. This image that I posted fails to show the mint luster, as it is very bright white and brilliant with a touch of satin and very distinctive luster bands. I would call the luster about 90-95% full, as it may have been dipped once very long ago.
VARIETIES: V 101 – Small “S”
V 102 – Small “S” (Normal). “S” punched over horizontal “S”
V 103 – Large “S” as in 1943-1947. “S” leans to right and has pronounced, sharp serifs
V 104 – Doubled “S” west.
V 105 Triple “S” northwest and serifs.
V 106 Doubled ”S” east.
V 107 -Shifted date north. Diagnostic is extra metal under last 1 and die crack down from tail of “S”.
V 108- Die crack from base of 4 to rim. Die crack from last 1 to rim.
V 109 – Double sun East.
V 110 – Doubled “S” southwest.
Mintage 8,098,000
About 9000-10000 known in ALL MS grades.
As of 10/14:
PCGS Population 2286/561.
NGC Census: 903/225