US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln

Lot 3637 1909 1C VDB Doubled Die Obverse MS65 Red PCGS. FS-1101. The date is nicely die doubled on this lustrous wheat-gold Gem. Light die doubling is also present on the final letters in LIBERTY. The VDB initials are well brought up, and the remainder of the strike is also exemplary. Population: 18 in 65 (1 in 65+) Red, 6 finer (6/12). Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2009), lot 365. Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22AZ , PCGS# 82425 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper , 5% Silver

Lot 3238 1909-S VDB 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Widely hoarded at the time of its release, the 1909-S VDB is fairly available in all grades. Still, this first-year-of-issue American classic sells quickly, and remains one of the most famous, popular coins in numismatics. This specimen is sharply impressed, and displays reddish-pink and coppery-gold patination. There is some noticeable spotting on each side, and a few minute contact marks are seen on Lincoln's face and jacket. Housed in a green label holder. From The MKJ Collection. ( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2428 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 9056 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. AU-55 BN (NGC). PCGS# 2426.

Lot 1654 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. Fine-12 BN (NGC). Deep golden tan surfaces well-worn but not marked to any appreciable degree. PCGS# 2426.

Lot 3854 1909 1C MS67 Red NGC. The 1909 Lincoln cent enjoys great popularity as a first-year type coin. This magnificent Superb Gem displays original red surfaces with no trace of carbon. The design elements are sharply detailed and the blazing mint luster creates outstanding eye appeal. Census: 10 in 67 Red, 0 finer (12/11).( Registry values : N491) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B3 , PCGS# 2431 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 4288 1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red and Brown ANACS. The surfaces of this delightful Gem are mostly original red, with a few hints of light brown mixed in. The design elements are sharply detailed and the designer's initials are easily legible with the naked eye. Bright mint luster adds to the considerable eye appeal. From The Paul J. Seaton Collection. ( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2427 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 4259 1909 1C VDB Doubled Die Obverse MS65+ Red PCGS Secure. FS-1101. The doubling on this popular variety is most easily seen on all four numerals of the date and RTY of LIBERTY. The design elements of this attractive high-end Gem are sharply detailed, with fine definition on Lincoln's hair, and the VDB initials are boldly visible. The original red surfaces display vibrant mint luster. Population: 1 in 65+ Red, 8 finer (11/11). Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22AZ , PCGS# 82425 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper , 5% Silver

Lot 5254 1909 Lincoln Cent. Proof-66 RB (PCGS). CAC. Incredible quality for the specialist as this issue is rarely found above the gem level and with such attractive surfaces. Free of all but minute traces of carbon and no spotting whatsoever. Mintage of 2,198 pieces from this very first year of issue of the Lincoln cent. PCGS Population: 24; 3 finer (PR-67 RB finest) within designation. PCGS# 3304. Provenance: From the Teich Family Collection. Earlier from our (Stack's) Public Auction Sale of March 1958, lot 1386. Lot tag included. PCGS Population: 24; 3 finer (PR-67 RB finest) within designation.

Lot 581 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-63 RD (PCGS). PCGS# 2428.

Lot 574 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-64 RD (PCGS). Secure Holder. Vibrant satin luster mingles with vivid rose-orange color on both sides of this appealing near-Gem. Sharply struck and nicely preserved in an example of this ever-popular, key-date Lincoln cent issue. PCGS# 2428.

Lot 2410 1914-D Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RB (PCGS). Sparkling mint orange with bold luster, pale rose highlights, and frosty surfaces. More elusive in high Mint State grades than its lower mintage '09-S V.D.B. counterpart; the first-year-of-issue 1909-S V.D.B. was saved in sizeable quantities, but by the 1914-D's introduction to commerce, the novelty of the new design type had worn off and far fewer examples of the date were intentionally put aside. A pleasing coin that would do justice to any Lincoln cent collection. PCGS# 2472. Provenance: From the William P. Fowler Collection.

Lot 774 Small Cents (Please see lot 5138-5144 for more proof small cents) 1909-S. VDB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. A popular key date and a sharply struck example with a mostly red appearance overall. Only the slightest mellowing of color is seen on each side. A bright, near-Gem example of this key date Lincoln Cent (PCGS # 2427) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600.

Lot 6382 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RD (PCGS). OGH. Lovely surfaces are drenched in original medium-orange luster, the peripheries further adorned with delicate pinkish-rose tinting that is more pronounced on the obverse. The coin is sharply struck, as befits the issue, and there are no mentionable blemishes save for a minor reverse carbon fleck in the field below the legend. Appealing Gem full Red quality in an example of the low mintage and ever popular '09-S V.D.B. cent. PCGS# 2428.

Lot 6386 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RB (NGC). Light golden-red in color with just enough fading to keep this from the Red category. There are a few tiny specks on the obverse, but they are light gray as opposed to dark. Key date issue and rarely found with this much mint color, as the number struck came in at 484,000 pieces. Sharp on all devices and a desirable example of this key date. PCGS# 2427.

Lot 6377 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. FS-1102 (FS-012.1). Doubled Die Obverse. MS-66 RD (PCGS). CAC. Highly lustrous, reddish-rose surfaces are bursting with a lovely frosty texture. There is not a single worrisome abrasion -- or other blemish, for that matter -- and both the technical quality and eye appeal readily uphold the validity of the premium Gem grade. Conditionally rare for this popular first year DDO in the Lincoln cent series. PCGS Population (FS-1102 attribution only): just 11; with a lone MS-67 RD finer. PCGS# 37636. PCGS Population (FS-1102 attribution only): just 11; with a lone MS-67 RD finer.

Lot 469 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-64 RB (PCGS). Pleasing light-pink surfaces with slightly bolder color in isolated areas at the rims. Minimally toned, with a sharply executed strike and no worrisome blemishes. Ever popular low mintage Lincoln cent issue! PCGS# 2427.

Lot 487 1909-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS). Drenched in frosty rose-orange luster, this attractive Gem also sports a full strike and overall smooth looking surfaces. A few swirls of slightly deeper color over the upper reverse are not readily evident at all angles. Key date issue! PCGS# 2434. Provenance: From the Jarapendo Collection. Accompanied by a paper envelope that pedigrees the coin to an old time collection.

Lot 486 1909-S Lincoln Cent. Lincoln. MS-65 RD (PCGS). OGH. Handsome surfaces that show a mere hint of an ancient fingerprint and carbon traces. One of the rarer dates to obtain, this lovely gem shows a solid strike, good color and strong eye appeal. PCGS# 2434.

Lot 470 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-64 RB (PCGS). Mostly red with a prominent golden streak on the right side of the obverse, common to this issue. The strike is sharp and the surfaces pleasing as only one or two tiny specks are present. Impressive quality and a lot of bright red appeal for this key date. PCGS# 2427. Provenance: Newly certified by PCGS, this coin has been off the market since the 1940s.

Lot 467 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RD (PCGS). Especially bright with a pleasing reddish-copper color on the obverse and reverse. The strike is bold on the lettering and wheat ears, and all important date and initials too are crisp and strong. Excellent surface quality too, as there are no visual impairments of heavy nicks or cuts. Furthermore there is virtually no trace of carbon, just a few minute hints in fact, on the obverse and reverse. A sparkling jewel for the numismatist and destined to be the highlight of an advanced Lincoln cent collection. PCGS# 2428.