1912 Brilliant Uncirculated. Another scarce date that is available for a modest premium over coins which are much more common. The surfaces are attractive, with moderate bagmarks scattered about. In particular there is a nick connecting the tops of two of the sun's rays on the left, another nearly bridging three rays left of the torch. These are mentioned for identification purposes. The survivors of this date tend to be in lower Mint State grades as seen here, and this issue is very, very difficult to obtain in Gem grades, with perhaps 50 or so qualifying at that level. Considering the mintage for the year fell to 149,750 pieces, it would seem that the present date would be rare. Possibly five or so bags of 1,000 pieces survived World War I and the subsequent meltings of the 1930's to come down to us today. A tough issue which should see well deserved collector interest.
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