Owner Comments:
Lyman Allen #2.03 (KM #163) - Mintage: 10,000,000
This issue is generally well struck, and uncirculated Red and RB specimens are relatively common. It was the last centavo struck by the Philadelphia mint for general circulation. It is also interesting to note that one centavo coins were the only denomination minted for general circulation at the Philadelphia Mint in 1905.
This particular coin is exceptionally well struck on both sides and exhibits a spectacular red color most often seen on coins right after being struck. It appears as though it was just minted today. The detail and strike quality on the reverse is magnificent. All of the fingers on both hands and the toes on the right foot are fully visible, and the face and hair are perfectly defined.
I probably paid too much, but given the color and strike quality, it was worth it!. (Shortly after I acquired this coin, I also acquired an MS66RB, but it doesn't have anywhere near the eye appeal of this one. I just couldn't bring myself to "upgrade" it even though it would be worth 289 points more than this one. The MS66RB is in my top USPI-Complete set though.)
Varieties: None cataloged for this year.
Date acquired: 4/21/2013 (already graded by PCGS) Probably from the "justhavingfun" collection.
Rev. 9/24/2013