1909-S VDB 1C, RB MS(PCGS#2427)

Spring 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

7039

Grade

MS65+RB

Price

3,360

Lot Description

1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65+ RB (PCGS). CAC. A thoroughly PQ example of this perennially popular small cent issue. Softly frosted surfaces are fully lustrous with plenty of original autumn-orange color remaining. Both sides are also lightly toned with splashes of pretty olive-brown iridescence scattered about. Fully struck, typical of the issue, yet with uncommonly well preserved surfaces that are knocking on the door of an even higher Gem Uncirculated grade. From a mintage of just 484,000 pieces, and of further significance as the only San Francisco Mint Lincoln cent issue with the designer's initials V.D.B. inscribed along the lower reverse border. PCGS# 2427. NGC ID: 22B2. Click here for certification details from PCGS.