1909-S VDB 1C, RD MS(PCGS#2428)

The Collectors' Auction - 2023

Commissaire-priseur

Scotsman

Numéro du lot

938

Grade

MS63RD

Prix

3 068

Description du lot

With a "red" color designation, the 1909-S VDB offers a highly curious population report at PCGS: 63 graded MS-63 RD, 1016(!) graded MS-64 RD, 938 (!!) graded MS-65 RD, and 271 graded MS-66 RD. As befuddling as it may seem, PCGS claims 1909-S VDB is much rarer at MS-63 RD than any of 64 RD, 65 RD or 66 RD. Here is a stimulating example that features astonishing brick-orange surrounded by slightly deepening shades of gold. The numeric assessment almost seems too low at first glance but a careful examination reveals a couple of slightly lengthy linear abrasions on Lincoln's head.