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The Big 3.........which one is the most popular?

BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,493 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Thought I'd throw this out. Kinda curious who likes what.

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The Big 3.........which one is the most popular?

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  • FlyingAlFlyingAl Posts: 3,502 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    Well you see, I think the '09-S VDB is the most popular. Is that the one I prefer myself? No, I personally think that the Standing Liberty deserves that spot. It's got a better history, and a much lower mintage and current survival.

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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,416 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    I picked the 1909-S VDB cent since more people collect Lincoln cents than the other two denominations but the 1916-D dime is a close second.

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  • ifthevamzarockinifthevamzarockin Posts: 8,902 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    I would have to say the 1909 S VDB
    The Lincoln cent has been one of the most collected US coins for many years.

  • pcgscacgoldpcgscacgold Posts: 2,943 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1916-P Liberty Standing Quarter

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  • ShaunBC5ShaunBC5 Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    The SVDB wins the popularity contest. Part of the deal is that there are enough to both satisfy and stoke demand. Every collector knows it and tons of non-collectors know of it.
    My favorite is the Merc.

  • amwldcoinamwldcoin Posts: 11,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1916-P Liberty Standing Quarter

    I voted by which one I would rather have.

  • Glen2022Glen2022 Posts: 948 ✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    I went with the 1909 SVDB Lincoln penny because I think most people started collecting coins with the Lincoln penny book. I know I did. It would be interesting to know at what age people did start collecting coins, and what their first book may have been. (perhaps another poll?). Personally I think all three are great coins, and unfortunately, I have none of them. if someone has one of these coins that they would like to find a good home for, I will volunteer.

  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,400 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    @FlyingAl said:
    Well you see, I think the '09-S VDB is the most popular. Is that the one I prefer myself? No, I personally think that the Standing Liberty deserves that spot. It's got a better history, and a much lower mintage and current survival.

    My thought exactly. If I’m choosing for me, the 1916 Quarter hands down!

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  • lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 8,169 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    I think a lot of collectors get started on Lincoln Cents, so there's recognition of the "key-date" in the series that makes it "popular". That said, popularity doesn't translate into rarity or a coin being difficult to find. I can find a bunch of '09-S VDB's at any small show but would have a much more difficult time finding a decent 1916-D Merc Dime, or a 1916 SLQ (toughest of the three... IMHO).

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  • lermishlermish Posts: 3,313 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1916-D Winged Liberty (Mercury) Dime

    I voted by which I think is the most attractive coin - my favorite of the three. But if I had to pick one for my collection I would pick the quarter and if I had to pick the most popular amongst the collecting world at large it's gotta be the 1909. So...all three?

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  • ChrisH821ChrisH821 Posts: 6,570 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    Most popular- 09-S VDB
    Which one would I rather have? 1916 SLQ

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  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,400 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    As scarce as the 1916 quarter is, there are a lot of other business strike coins that are much rarer and that are cheaper to buy. Yeah, I know, those series aren’t collected as much, hence the price difference, but to me it’s much more satisfying to own an 1857 Dahlonega gold dollar for less money. B)

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    Although not my personal favorite of the three (I like the Merc), I would have to say the cent would be the most popular. Basing that on years of the forums, watching auctions and when I used to attend shows. Cheers, RickO

  • MarkKelleyMarkKelley Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Having bought and sold multiple examples of all three, I can say that my personal experience is this: The one that both sells the quickest and brings the most profit is the quarter.

  • JMoo100JMoo100 Posts: 112 ✭✭
    1916-P Liberty Standing Quarter

    @MarkKelley what is it about the 1916-P that it brings the most profit?

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,654 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    It seems the 09 s vdb is the first one mot people go for

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 7,745 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 15, 2022 12:29PM
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    Most popular on this list.- 09-S VDB
    Which one would I rather have? 55 DDO

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    As I voted, of the 3 I would feel the 09SVDB would be the most sought after. Then, that's just my opinion.
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  • ShaunBC5ShaunBC5 Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    Just checked some prices - the dime and quarter are pretty close, and are multiples (5x?) of the price of the cent.
    I didn’t check pops, but there are probably way more than 5 times the number of cents than the other two, which tells me that even though it’s more attainable (price and quantity) it’s still very popular.

  • BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,493 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MarkKelley said:
    Having bought and sold multiple examples of all three, I can say that my personal experience is this: The one that both sells the quickest and brings the most profit is the quarter.

    I'll be darned. Wouldn't have thought that given the real low mintage (and subsequent availability).

    Pete

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  • VetterVetter Posts: 884 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    Most popular is the 09 S vdb followed by the 16 D then the 16 slq. I have the first 2 but would give them both up for a 16 slq.

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  • WilliamFWilliamF Posts: 831 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1916-D Winged Liberty (Mercury) Dime

    The S-VDB is the most popular but the 16-D is the one I would choose out of all three of them

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  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 9,660 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    Probably the cent. But I like the dime, as always liked the design more. Wonder which one of the 3 dealers deem the most popular.

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  • gumby1234gumby1234 Posts: 5,591 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    Cent is the most popular and well known. The quarter is the best of the 3 choices thou.

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  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,100 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    As long as it's not from Ghina! Peace Roy

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  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    I would have to say the 1909 S VDB.

  • CoinHoarderCoinHoarder Posts: 2,608 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    I own both the 1909 S VDB and the 1916 D Merc.

    I think the 1909 S VDB is the most recognized and famous coin. At least among the older crowd. I always wanted one as a young collector.

    But of the three, I would rather own the 1916 SLQ. Reason why? It’s worth a fortune!

  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,205 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent

    @ChrisH821 said:
    Most popular- 09-S VDB
    Which one would I rather have? 1916 SLQ

    Agreed, unless it is dateless. Then I lose interest.

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