Lot 347
1909-S Lincoln Cent. VDB. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. A nice bold strike. A frosty, satiny gem with strong luster and a bold strike throughout much of the reverse details, and as brilliant, satiny red as any seen. Occasionally, a soft impact was left by the recoil of the likely worn dies that struck this year's limited coinage; but in a instances like the present one, the opposite is the case and the coin has a very convincing impression. In its passage through 100 years of history since the day it was struck, this wonderful specimen suffered no indignities. It is as immaculate now as it was then!
The entire mintage of 309,000 Indian Cents dated 1909-S, was executed in January. Why no additional ones were coined is unknown, but the Lincoln dies were not ready until June. Like its Philadelphia Mint counterpart, 1909-S V.D.B. it's usually well struck. The Holy Grail for Lincoln Cent collectors, the acquisition of a 1909-S V.D.B. cent usually marks the completion of this series. While a number of other issues are rarer in Mint State, this coveted coin remains the most famous regular-issue entry in terms of the total number available in all grades. For many years it has also been the most widely known outside of the numismatic community. Pop 165; 9 in 67RD. (PCGS # 2428) .
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.
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