Lot 516
1909-S Lincoln Cent. VDB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. Popular key date. Brilliant, glossy, and very full original mint golden copper beginning to fade to natural orange. This is a nearly pristine coin of outstanding Gem quality, never dipped, improved, or enhanced in any way, but marvelous simply as is.
It is probably superfluous to discuss the pride one feels in owning one of the 1909-S V.D.B. cents, for its fame extends beyond the reach of all but a few 20th-century issues. Over the years the value of the '09-S V.D.B. has risen consistently. Today, gem MS65 Red pieces are as hard to come by as ever, what with recoloring and fly-by-night third- and fourth-tier grading firms. Truly high quality examples certified by a top-tier grader like PCGS are seen infrequently. The present piece remains as exciting as ever. Pop 699; 151 in 66 Red; 9 in 67 Red. (PCGS # 2428) .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500.
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| Realized $5,865 |
