1909 VDB 1C, RD MS67RD Certification #08926740, PCGS #2425

1909 VDB 1C MS67 Red. A magnificent example of this one-year type with the designer's initials along the lower reverse rim. Well struck with an appealing satiny glow and full mint-red coloration across both sides. Attractive copper-gold color takes on more of a brassy appearance on the reverse, and rests over highly lustrous surfaces that exhibit sharply struck design elements. Well preserved throughout, with just a few tiny obverse flecks. A fine crack runs from the base of the T in CENT to the right rim. Essentially pristine, and a Superb Gem example. singular survivor with dramatic eye appeal. Fiery reddish-orange surfaces are virtually pristine with a subtle lightening of color at the central reverse. Exquisitely detailed and carefully preserved for over a century. According to Dr. Sol Taylor's The Standard Guide to the Lincoln Cent, the designer's initials may be found in eight different varieties, from three periods to no periods (as the dies filled in with detritus), of which the rarest are those with one period. The present coin has traces of each period present. Intense mint frost radiates from each side of this blazing red Superb Gem cent. It is well struck and virtually pristine, with truly wonderful eye appeal. Unusually rich red-orange coloration blankets each side of this lustrous and well struck Superb Gem. The soft, shimmering surfaces are expertly preserved. An extremely attractive example of this important first-year issue. A seemingly immaculate straw-gold Superb Gem that has sharply struck devices and shining fields. A magnificent example of this one-year type. this well struck first-year Lincoln. This is an amazing Superb Gem with sharp design details and remarkable eye appeal. Both sides are highly lustrous with brilliant and frosty orange surfaces. In certified Gem Red condition the 1909 No VDB cent is actually much more elusive than the 1909 VDB cent, which was saved and hoarded in enormous numbers at the time of issue.

Jaime Hernandez

The 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cent was highly hoarded and preserved in its' first year of issue. Consequently, many 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cents survive in immaculate condition today.

Varieties: There are at least two different doubled dies known for this year. Type 1 is the most prominent variety of the two. The doubling is strongest on the date and on the word, Liberty.