1909 1C VDB PR66 Red and Brown PCGS Secure....

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1909 VDB Cent, PR66 Red and Brown
Colorfully Toned Matte Proof Rarity

1909 1C VDB PR66 Red and Brown PCGS Secure. The broad, squared-off rims and raised line from Lincoln's back toward the R in LIBERTY confirm beyond any reasonable doubt the proof origin of this 1909 VDB cent in PR66 Red and Brown. Every single design element, from the obverse legends and the beard to the wheat lines and designer's initials, are utterly complete. There is not a single area of softness. A wire rim encircles much of the obverse border. Each side is marvelously toned in magenta, fire-orange, rose, powder-blue, and mint-green hues with much original mint Red color remaining. Additionally, there are no discernible contact marks, just a couple of tiny, inconsequential carbon flecks. The 1909 VDB matte proof cent is well-known as the rarest Lincoln cent issue in this format. Despite the mintage of 1,194 pieces, only a couple hundred examples survive, and they are scarcely offered. Population: 12 in 66 Red and Brown, 2 finer (11/18).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22KR, PCGS# 3301, Greysheet# 2471)

Weight: 3.11 grams

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc

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