US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln

Lot 1242 1909-S VDB 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. After carefully studying this Premium Gem, we believe that it should have received the coveted Gold CAC sticker, rather than the present green oval. The surfaces are flawless, the strike is exceptional, and the color is amazing. Both sides of this frosty and highly lustrous Mint State piece are essentially full Red. Only the slightest mellowing of the orange mint luster is noted on the reverse. Population: 32 in 66 Red and Brown, 0 finer (3/13).( Registry values : N2998) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2427 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 12118 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. AU-58 (PCGS). A lovely Choice AU key date example, which seems very close to Mint State. The tan surfaces reveal some streaky woodgrain toning on the obverse, and golden peripheral accents on the reverse. Both sides are mark-free. PCGS# 2426.

Lot 12113 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RD (PCGS). A gorgeous example of this famous 20th century rarity, with rich mint-red color and lustrous, essentially mark-free surfaces. This lovely Gem example will be highly prized by its next owner. PCGS# 2428.

Lot 3222 1909-S VDB 1C MS65+ Red PCGS. This is one of the finer S-VDB cents we have seen recently. The surfaces retain complete mint red, but it should be pointed out that as with many S-VDBs the color actually has a significant presence of yellow in the bronze alloy. Each side is finely granular and the strike is bold throughout. The only mentionable flaw is a faint dab of browning on the N in CENT.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2428 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 3218 1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. This piece is just barely over the line from Red on each side, with excellent luster and no evident carbon, although a couple of dark-brown flecks appear. The strike is well-executed although the VDB initials are somewhat soft from die wear, a trait that appears on numerous examples of the issue.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2427 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 3669 1914-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Dappled fire-red and sea-green shades embrace this lustrous and precisely struck key date near-Gem. A lens reveals a faint fingerprint fragment near the G in GOD, but both sides are without any indication of contact. Much scarcer than the more famous 1909-S VDB in the present quality. From The Rocky Mountain Collection. ( Registry values : N4719) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22BH , PCGS# 2473 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 3752 1909 1C PR66 Red PCGS. This exemplary Premium Gem has an exacting strike and satin luster. The strike is penetrating, and the pale pumpkin-gold surfaces have only a wisp of lilac. Carbon is nearly absent, and the eye appeal is irrefutable. Population: 40 in 66 Red, 6 finer (6/12). Ex: Orlando FUN (Heritage, 1/2007), lot 1873. ( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22KS , PCGS# 3305 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc

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

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 6380 Gorgeous Gem Uncirculated 1909-S VDB Cent 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-66 RD (PCGS). OGH. An exceptional example of this perennial favorite among collectors. Frosty mint orange surfaces enjoy bright golden highlights. The strike is needle-sharp and the eye appeal easily meets the standards of the grade. Somewhat matte-like in appearance, as usually seen for this first-year issue. Easily among the most famous of all small cent issues, the demand for quality specimens never diminishes; indeed, it probably magnifies with each passing year. Fewer than 10 examples of the date have been graded finer than this beauty by PCGS. PCGS# 2428.