US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln

Lot 3216 1914-D 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Unlike other low-mintage Lincoln cent issues such as the 1909-S VDB and the 1931-S, the 1914-D was not saved consciously, and so the survival of high-grade examples is a matter of chance. This rose, peach, and violet example is more Red than Brown, well-defined with smooth surfaces that show only a few stray flyspecks. Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2011), lot 4229. ( Registry values : N2998) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22BH , PCGS# 2472 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 3026 Outstanding Superb Gem Proof 1914 Lincoln Cent 1914 Lincoln Cent. Proof-67 RB (PCGS). CAC. This wonderfully original specimen combines a vivid olive-orange obverse with a reverse that is more boldly toned in olive-brown, powder blue and pale pink. Original deep rose color remains on the latter side, the texture soft and satiny throughout. Fully struck, as well, with exceptional surface preservation and eye appeal that will please even the most discerning numismatist. After only the 1909 V.D.B., 1915 and 1916, the 1914 is the rarest Proof small cent issue of the 1909 to 1916 era. Survivors from a mintage of 1,365 Proofs are particularly elusive in grades above Proof-65 RB, as here. Sure to see spirited competition at auction. PCGS Population: 8; with a single Proof-67+ RB finer in this category. PCGS# 3319. NGC ID: 22KX. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

Lot 92052 1909 Lincoln Cent. VDB. MS-65 RD (PCGS). PCGS# 2425. NGC ID: 22AZ. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

Lot 92047 1909-S/S Lincoln Cent. S/Horizontal S. MS-64 RB (PCGS). PCGS# 92433. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

Lot 6514 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RD (PCGS). Provenance: From the Estate of Ray H Corvin. PCGS# 2425. NGC ID: 22AZ. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

Lot 97 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RD (PCGS). Splendid full Red Gem quality for this perennially popular low mintage small cent issue. Both sides exhibit dominant golden-orange color, the upper third of the obverse with a splash of warmer pinkish-rose tinting. Fully struck throughout with a smooth, softly frosted texture. The recorded mintage of the San Francisco Mint's initial contribution to the Lincoln cent series came in at a paltry 484,000 pieces. After these examples were produced coinage stopped when unfounded newspaper articles complained about the prominence of the designer's initials, V.D.B., along the lower reverse border. Accordingly, Treasury Department officials mandated their removal, and Lincoln cent coinage continued without the designer's initials until 1918, after Brenner's death, when they were quietly added to a less conspicuous place along the base of Lincoln's shoulder. Widely saved at the time by contemporary Americans looking for a keepsake of the new small cent, the 1909-S V.D.B. is more plentiful in Mint State than the limited mintage might imply. With the quality offered here this issue is scarce, however, and it enjoys particularly strong demand among discerning collectors. PCGS# 2428. NGC ID: 22B2. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

Lot 91027 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC). PCGS# 2426. NGC ID: 22B2. Click here for certification details from NGC.

Lot 3117 1909-S 1C VDB MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. The important V.D.B. initials are sharply brought up on this attractive, Red and Brown Gem. Mint red color glows prominently throughout the lustrous, minimally marked surfaces. Lincoln's shoulder is mark-free, while the obverse strike complements the other well-struck elements. Any carbon flecks require magnification to view, limited to a only a few random, pinpoint specks on the overwhelmingly smooth and attractive surfaces.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2427 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 4026 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 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 4371 1909 1C VDB PR65 Red PCGS. CAC. This splendid Gem Red 1909 VDB matte proof shows the diagnostics of the die pair that for many years was thought to be the only one used to produce the matte proofs, although a second pair has recently surfaced that lacks those diagnostics. A die line behind the jacket actually extends to the midway point between the R and T in LIBERTY. The die lines in front of the nose are a parallel group, all running north-northwest to south-southeast. This piece also shows a "late state" die crack from the rim through the period and to the B in the designer's initials. A tiny crescent-shaped die chip right of the M in UNUM is also diagnostic. The rims are fully squared up, and the hair and beard details are far beyond what is usually seen on business strikes. The fully Red color ranges from almond-tan to golden-orange, although a small bit of violet color appears in the right obverse field, and a small gray spot appears just to top and right of the last 9. These are minor quibbles, however, on what is essentially a marvelous and completely undistracting specimen of this issue, among the most storied and legendary in the entire Lincoln cent series. A rare opportunity for the many legions of Lincoln cent collectors. Population: 7 in 65 (1 in 65+) Red, 9 finer. CAC: 3 in 65, 4 finer (11/18). Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2010), lot 2448; Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 6/2010), lot 177. From The Greensboro Collection, Part VII. ( Registry values : N4719) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22KR , PCGS# 3302 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc

Lot 91027 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RB (NGC). PCGS# 2424. NGC ID: 22AZ. Click here for certification details from NGC.

Lot 3018 1909-S 1C VDB MS66 Red PCGS. Both collectors and the general public took note of the tiny mintage for the 1909-S VDB as well as the designer's initials that were quickly removed after the coin's initial release. These two factors led to widespread accumulations of the S-VDB. However, few pieces have survived the past 109 years with the mint red intact and well-preserved enough to warrant the MS66 grade. This is a bright, original example with the expected yellow-cast to the original mint luster. Few post-strike impairments are noted. Only 14 other pieces have been so graded by PCGS (10/18).( Registry values : N2998) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2428 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 91029 1909 Lincoln Cent. Proof-66 RB (PCGS). CAC. PCGS# 3304. NGC ID: 22KS. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

Lot 3339 1909-S 1C VDB MS65 Red and Brown PCGS Secure. CAC. This is a terrific example of the most famous date in the series. The original and strongly struck surfaces exhibit an eye-appealing blend of copper-orange and amber-brown color with occasional violet accents that heighten the visual quality. Lincoln's portrait, the legends and initials, and the wreath are razor-sharp. Void of mentionable abrasions.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2427 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 486 1909-S/S Lincoln Cent. FS-1502. S/Horizontal S. MS-66 RD (PCGS). Vivid bright orange surfaces are fully lustrous, sharply struck and expertly preserved. This RPM is one of the most popular Lincoln cent varieties, represented here by a lovely premium Gem that is sure to please even the most discerning collector. Provenance: From the Anne Kate Collection. PCGS# 92434. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

Lot 3143 1909-S 1C VDB MS65 Red NGC. This is a sharp Gem example of the key Lincoln cent issue, showing luminous surfaces and no obvious carbon. The coloration is copper-orange rather than the bright yellow-gold hue often seen on the 1909-S VDB cent. Eye appeal is outstanding. Only 484,000 1909-S cents were struck with Victor D. Brenner's initials on the lower reverse. The variety without his initials was struck to the extent of more than 1.8 million coins.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2428 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 91019 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RD (NGC). PCGS# 2425. NGC ID: 22AZ. Click here for certification details from NGC.

Lot 91018 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RD (PCGS). PCGS# 2425. NGC ID: 22AZ. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

Lot 8081 Lot of (3) Mint State 20th Century Type Coins. (PCGS). Included are: 1909 Lincoln cent, Unc Details--Questionable Color; 1913 Buffalo nickel, Type II, MS-64; and 1941-S Walking Liberty half dollar, Unc Details--Environmental Damage.

Lot 6027 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-66 RD (NGC). PCGS# 82425. NGC ID: 22AZ. Click here for certification details from NGC.