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1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent, MS65 Red

1909-S 1C VDB MS65 Red PCGS. The 1909-S VDB is the key date of the Lincoln cent and the sole issue of the series with a mintage below half a million. The current example displays alluring soft red luster, and the reverse has a visually striking spotted appearance. There are no notable abrasions on this piece, though a scored mark appears across the second T in TRUST and down into the field. Among the 100 Greatest U.S. Coins (#47 in 6th edition)(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22B2, PCGS# 2428, Greysheet# 1801)

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Weight: 3.11 grams
Weight: 0.10oz
Mintage: 484,000


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