1909-S VDB 1C MS66 Red PCGS....

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Sharp 1909-S VDB Cent, MS66 Red

1909-S VDB 1C MS66 Red PCGS. The 1909-S VDB enjoys a constant level of popularity from Lincoln cent collectors because of its relatively low mintage, its status as the first year of issue, and as a one-year subtype, the only year in which the designer's initials were placed on the lower reverse. All of the 1909 issues have seen unrelenting price pressure with the ongoing releases in 2009 of several new 1809-2009 bicentennial Lincoln cent commemorative issues from the Mint. As such, this Premium Gem Red 1909-S VDB must be considered as the ultimate acquisition (barring an MS67 Red piece) among the 1909 issues.
This piece combines radiant luster with attractive rose and copper-gold highlights, and exhibits a sharp strike throughout. A paper-thin blemish above the N in ONE may be useful for future attribution. The VDB initials and all three periods show clearly. PCGS has certified only nine pieces at the MS67 Red level (6/09).
From The Bay State Collection, Part Two.(Registry values: N2998)

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

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Weight: 3.11 grams
Weight: 0.10422oz
Mintage: 484,000

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