US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln

Lot 4029 1909 VDB Cent, PR65 Red and Brown Rarest Matte Proof Lincoln 1909 1C VDB PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Ex: AU / Iridescent Raisinet. The scarcest matte proof Lincoln cent is the 1909 VDB issue. Most examples of this date are in the Red and Brown color category, but even these coins are notably scarce in Gem condition and rare finer. The present example is sharply struck and displays broad, squared rims with well-preserved, finely textured surfaces. Deep amber-red patina characterizes each side, leaving this coin just one shade to dark to qualify for full Red classification. A few microscopic pepper specks are not bothersome for the grade. Population: 31 in 65 Red and Brown, 14 finer (11/23). From The J&J and R&R Gobrecht's Raisinet Collection. ( Registry values : N2998) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22KR , PCGS# 3301 , Greysheet# 2471 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc

Lot 90041 1909-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 BN (NGC). PCGS# 2432. NGC ID: 22B4. Click here for certification details from NGC.

Lot 3318 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent, MS65 Red Attractive Natural Luster 1909-S 1C VDB MS65 Red PCGS. Demand for high-grade Red examples of the 1909-S VDB is unceasing, even though such coins are frequently available. This Gem Red example displays the traditional golden-blonde luster that is typical of the S-VDB, with satiny luster and well-defined devices. Brenner's initials are weakly struck -- possibly from a filled die -- as is occasionally seen on this issue. A few tiny pepper specks are seen with a loupe, but eye appeal remains excellent.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2428 , Greysheet# 1801 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 93041 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RD (NGC). PCGS# 2425. NGC ID: 22AZ. Click here for certification details from NGC.

Lot 92014 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RD (PCGS). PCGS# 2425. NGC ID: 22AZ. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

Lot 6122 1909-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RD (NGC). CAC. Gorgeous satin surfaces exhibit vivid copper-red color over both sides. Fully struck throughout with a smooth texture that would accept nothing less than a Gem grade. Although overshadowed by its identically dated V.D.B. counterpart, the 1909-S is also a key date Lincoln cent with a limited mintage of 1,825,000 pieces. PCGS# 2434. NGC ID: 22B4. Click here for certification details from NGC. Additional image by NGC Photo Vision. Learn more at NGCcoin.com

Lot 5015 Perennially Popular 1909-S V.D.B Cent Exceptional PCGS/CAC MS-66 RB Quality 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-66 RB (PCGS). CAC. Gorgeous frosty surfaces are more Red than Brown with dominant deep mint orange color greeting the viewer from both sides. Toning is light, well blended with the mint color, and generally takes the form of vivid pinkish-rose iridescence. Smartly impressed with razor sharp striking detail from the rims to the centers. Among the most famous coins in American numismatics and one that even non-collectors have sought ever since its introduction, the 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln cent has stood the test of time in terms of popularity. The centennial of Lincoln's birth in 1909 provided an opportunity for Theodore Roosevelt to continue with his "pet crime" to revitalize the nation's coin designs. Sculptor and medalist Victor David Brenner had designed some medals for Roosevelt in 1908, and also created a bronze plaque featuring the now familiar profile of Lincoln. Brenner suggested to Roosevelt that the cent would be an excellent choice to commemorate Lincoln, especially since Longacre's Indian design was half a century old by that time. Brenner modified the bust from his plaque for the obverse and placed a pair of durum wheat stalks on the reverse surrounding the denomination, a simple but very distinctive design. Brenner placed his initials at the very bottom on the reverse, a decision that would come to be controversial. With some modifications, by late May models were prepared for approval by newly inaugurated President William H. Taft with the final version approved by Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh on July 14, for an August 2 release date. The Philadelphia Mint had a head start on production of the new coins, while San Francisco did not receive the dies until late June. Long lines formed for the new coins and they quickly proved to be a hit with the public. Almost immediately the initials on the reverse prompted questions and soon their seemingly prominent placement proved to be too much; within days new dies were prepared with the initials removed entirely. While the Philadelphia Mint had already produced nearly 28 million coins ahead of the release date, the San Francisco facility had only struck 484,000 examples before the initials were removed. Instantly the San Francisco Mint coins were recognized as rarities and quickly absorbed into numismatic hands with premiums charged for the pieces. Most managed to escape heavy circulation and thus exist in overall high grades, including Mint State. Despite this, many Uncirculated coins were mishandled or stored improperly, thus three times as many examples are in the Brown category as there are in Red Brown. Above MS-65, the 1909-S V.D.B. becomes conditionally challenging, making premium Gem specimens such as this especially desired by numismatists seeking the highest quality. PCGS# 2427. NGC ID: 22B2. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.

Lot 3394 1909-S VDB Cent, MS65 Red and Brown Green CAC Sticker, Old Green Label Holder 1909-S 1C VDB MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Although it is graded Red and Brown, this Gem 1909-S VDB cent displays mainly copper-gold coloration. Only a few wisps of chestnut toning prevent a full Red designation. A well-struck coin with vibrant luster and only a few scattered pepper specks. Eye appeal is pleasing for the grade. Housed in a green label holder with CAC endorsement.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2427 , Greysheet# 1800 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 93002 1909-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RD (ANACS). OH. PCGS# 2434. NGC ID: 22B4.

Lot 5294 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS). PCGS# 2426. NGC ID: 22B2. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

Lot 3010 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-64 RD (NGC). Splendid full Red quality for this perennially popular key date Lincoln cent issue. Bathed in vivid medium orange color with a tinge of pale rose, the surfaces are satiny in texture and nearly smooth enough to support an even higher Mint State grade. Sharply struck, as befits the issue, and visually appealing. PCGS# 2428. NGC ID: 22B2. Click here for certification details from NGC.

Lot 29042 1909 1C VDB MS66 Red NGC. NGC Census: (1442/116). PCGS Population: (2847/378). CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 27,995,000. ( Registry values : N208) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22AZ , PCGS# 2425 , Greysheet# 1792 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 3578 1909-S/S Cent, MS66 Red S Over Horizontal S 1909-S/S 1C S Over Horizontal S, FS-1502, MS66 Red PCGS. The mintmark was initially punched at a 45-degree rotation and then correct. The underlying S is faint but visible with a loupe. Satiny copper-orange luster complements well-struck devices. Some die erosion is evident in the obverse fields, but the reverse is from a fresh die. A single small fleck above the first 9 in the date serves as a pedigree marker. Selections From The Bender Family Collection. Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B4 , Variety PCGS# 37645 , Base PCGS# 92434 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc

Lot 7062 1909-S 1C VDB -- Questionable Color -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. Mintage 484,000.

Lot 91104 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. FS-1101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-66 RB (NGC). PCGS# 37632. NGC ID: 22AZ. Click here for certification details from NGC.

Lot 3019 1909-S VDB Cent, MS65 Red and Brown Virtually Full Red Color 1909-S 1C VDB MS65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. At first glance, this Gem 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent appears full Red, although closer inspection reveals a few faint amber-chestnut overtones on the lower portion of Lincoln's portrait that earn the Red and Brown designation from NGC. Without a doubt, this is as red as a Red and Brown coin gets, as affirmed by the CAC green label. The strike is bold, and overall eye appeal is outstanding.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2427 , Greysheet# 1800 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 3379 1909-S VDB Cent, MS65 Red and Brown Terrific Color and Quality 1909-S 1C VDB MS65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. This shimmering Gem 1909-S VDB cent is noticeably more Red than Brown despite the designation. Each side features lovely copper-orange color and pinpoint-sharp design definition. The fields are clean and quality is clearly high-end for the grade, as affirmed by the CAC endorsement. Housed in a former generation NGC holder.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2427 , Greysheet# 1800 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 3059 1909-S VDB Cent, MS64 Red and Brown Gorgeous Collector-Grade Example 1909-S 1C VDB MS64 Red and Brown NGC. This is a gorgeous collector-grade example of the most famous issue in the series. The present near-Gem 1909-S VDB cent displays lustrous brick-red surfaces with minimal mellowing of the color. The designer's initials at the lower reverse are bold, as is the rest of the design. A few ticks and tiny carbon spots prove undistracting.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2427 , Greysheet# 1800 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 3650 1909 Cent, MS67 Red Conditionally Scarce 1909 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CAC. Ex: Bender Collection. Although no VDB designer's initials are present on this Superb Gem, series collectors know that in MS67 Red this issue is actually much more elusive. This piece offers splendid appeal with an almond-gold obverse and fiery orange-red reverse. The mattelike surfaces are virtually flawless and spot-free. Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4-5/2010), lot 223. From The Bender Family Collection, Part I. ( Registry values : N491) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B3 , PCGS# 2431 , Greysheet# 1723 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 3514 1909-S VDB Cent, MS64 Red Lincoln Series Key 1909-S 1C VDB MS64 Red PCGS. A pleasing midlevel Red example of this key issue, showing bold devices and satiny copper-amber luster with a soft, luminous cartwheel effect. No obtrusive spots are seen. Although generally available overall, this San Francisco issue is in constant demand as it is one of the most famous coins in all of American numismatics.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2428 , Greysheet# 1801 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc