Lot 1188
1908-S. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. CAC Approved. A brilliant light red example of this '08-S issue. The 1908-S made its debut as the first U.S. One-cent piece minted outside of the home mint in Philadelphia for general circulation. The government made a change in law a few years earlier which had until that time barred non-silver or non-gold coins from being issued elsewhere. Production of the 1,115,000 San Francisco cents at the end of the day minted in 1908 began in November of that year. Given the historic importance and low production, the 1908-S cent was saved at the time. Collectors pulled many from circulation in subsequent years. Housed in an Old Green Holder (PCGS # 2234) Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100
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