US 1 Cent 1909 Lincoln

Lot 3083 1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red PCGS. The popularity of the S-VDB is a constant in U.S. numismatics. Worth a premium as soon as they were minted, considerable numbers were set aside in high grade. Even so, the number of Gem Red examples is not enough to satisfy collector demand for the one-year type. This piece shows natural Mint Red color with just a touch of pale olive and a few flecks on each side. Strongly defined throughout. A lovely Gem example of this important early Lincoln cent.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2428 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 3370 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-64 RB (PCGS). Satiny caramel luster dances across the serene surfaces on either side of this controversial first-year Lincoln. The motifs are boldly pronounced and majestically juxtapose the silky fields throughout. A truly beautiful near-Gem. PCGS# 2427. NGC ID: 22B2. Provenance: From the William Tabachnik Collection.

Lot 3693 1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. This shimmering key date Gem is orange and fire-red with hints of lilac on the vest and obverse field. Essentially bereft of abrasions. The strike is bold, even on the important VDB initials, which sometimes come blurry due to their placement near the rim. The initials were removed later in 1909, but reappeared on Lincoln's bust truncation in 1918.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2427 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 5235 1909-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RB (PCGS). CAC. PCGS# 2433. NGC ID: 22B4.

Lot 7379 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. AU Details--Improperly Cleaned (NCS). PCGS# 2426. NGC ID: 22B2.

Lot 3496 1909-S VDB 1C MS64 Red NGC. Bright golden-orange surfaces and pleasing luster provide this near-Gem representative with lovely eye appeal. The strike is sharp throughout, including the all-important VDB initials. Scattered splashes of violet and orange are present, along with a few tiny carbon flecks.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2428 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 3503 1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red PCGS. A 1909-S VDB cent is a "dream coin" for many collectors, and as budgets increase, so too does the amount of key-date possible for the money. This Red Gem has a generally fresh yellow-reddish-orange appearance, though minor spotting is visible at the margins. The surface texture has a touch of satin.( Registry values : N1793) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2 , PCGS# 2428 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 6237 1909 1C MS67 Red PCGS. A fantastic example of this first-year issue, elusive as a Red Superb Gem but often overshadowed by its VDB counterpart. Swirling luster dominates subtly textured surfaces that showcase intense orange colors with suggestions of rose. Boldly impressed and delightful in all respects. Population: 68 in 67 (2 in 67+) Red, 0 finer (8/13). Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 6/2010), lot 223. ( Registry values : N491) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B3 , PCGS# 2431 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 6240 1914-D 1C MS63 Red PCGS. Primarily light copper-orange with a few patches of sage and scattered flyspecks. A minor streaky pattern is visible in the right obverse field. Unlike the 1909-S VDB cents which were saved at the time of release, the 1914-D cent was more obscure in its time and far more prevalent circulated than not.( Registry values : N2998) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22BH , PCGS# 2473 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Lot 1208 Indian Head Cents 1909-S. VDB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. CAC Approved. Fully struck with blazing luster. An outstanding example for this coveted issue. This is without question a carefully preserved case in point of the first year Lincoln Cent with V.D.B., both sides comes alive with vivid, orange tinged luster. There are no vexing abrasions, and the absence of carbon is a major plus on this Gem. Sharply struck, and perfect for inclusion in a high grade set of Lincoln Cents. Only 484,000 were minted (PCGS # 2428) Victor David Brenner (born Viktoras Baranauskas; June 12, 1871 - April 5, 1924) was a Litvak-American sculptor, engraver, and medalist known primarily as the designer of the United States Lincoln Cent. Brenner was born in iauliai, Lithuania. His name at birth was Viktoras Baranauskas, but he changed the name to Victor David Brenner, because this made it easier to obtain American citizenship.He emigrated to the United States in 1890, living mostly in the New York City area. When Brenner arrived in America, he had little more to fall back upon except the trade taught him by his father -- gem and seal engraving. This technical preparation included the tools of the sculptor's craft. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500

Lot 1232 Indian Head Cents 1914-D. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. This key date specimen is mostly mint red. A frosty, satiny gem with strong luster and a bold strike throughout much of the reverse details, though some typical obverse weakness is seen at a portion of the beard along Lincoln's jaw and where the hair merges with the top of his ear. Later, and especially at the branch mints in the teens and twenties, a soft impact was left by the recoil of the likely worn dies that struck this denomination; but in almost all instances like the present one, the 1909-S V.D.B. is well made and the coin has a very convincing impression. Pop 219; 44 finer, 3 in 64+, 41 in 65. (PCGS # 2472) Historic Note: The 1914-D Lincoln Cent is a secondary key date of the series with a mintage of 1,193,000 coins. Although the coin can not claim the same high profile status of the 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent, it does present a hurdle for collectors of the series looking to acquire an attractive Mint State specimen.The largest part of the 1914-D Lincoln Cent production went into circulation, which makes high grade examples of the coin elusive. Lower grade examples are easily acquired at market prices, but problem-free coins even in lower grades can require some searching. Most examples, fortunately, deliver a sharp strike, unlike certain earlier Denver dates where the dies may have been overworked. The 1914-D will remain in strong demand as long as there are avid buyers, due to its status as a key date of one of the most widely collected series. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,300

Lot 3201 1909-S Lincoln Cent. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS). PCGS# 2432.

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 1259 Small Cents 1909-S. VDB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Well struck and choice. An attractive coin with nearly flawless surfaces. An outstanding example of this widely admired issue which typically comes with moderate marks and sometimes uneven color. The fields gleam with residual mint red color. The reverse carries the small letters V.D.B. along the lower margin, the only such occurrence on a Lincoln Cent (PCGS # 2427) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100.

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