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1909 Lincoln Set Complete

MJPHELANMJPHELAN Posts: 780 ✭✭✭
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When I started collecting again about three years ago; I decided to go back to my first love, the Lincoln Cent. I wanted to do a mint state red collection. The entire set would be too large for me; so I decided to concentrate on my favorite year, 1909. Below are the coins.

Mark

1909

1909 VDB

1909 VDB DDO Type 1

1909 VDB DDO Type 2

1909-S

1909 S/S

1909-S VDB

1909 Proof

1909 VDB Proof

Mark

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  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,754 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice!!

    bob :)

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  • CopperindianCopperindian Posts: 1,399 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice set & a good idea!

    “The thrill of the hunt never gets old”

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  • pcgscacgoldpcgscacgold Posts: 2,837 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats on the accomplishment. Those look great.

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  • Manifest_DestinyManifest_Destiny Posts: 6,896 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice!

  • TypekatTypekat Posts: 369 ✭✭✭✭

    Fantastic! Love the color scheme.

    Was the VDB proof the final addition?

    30+ years coin shop experience (ret.) Coins, bullion, currency, scrap & interesting folks. Loved every minute!

  • Jacques_LoungecoqueJacques_Loungecoque Posts: 733 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Outstanding!

    Having fun while switching things up and focusing on a next level PCGS slabbed 1950+ type set, while still looking for great examples for the 7070.

  • pocketpiececommemspocketpiececommems Posts: 5,850 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You did well👍

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  • DoubleEagle59DoubleEagle59 Posts: 8,298 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great set!

    For fun, you should try to find an Unc 1909-s and 1909-s vdb with an altered mintmark.

    Since they are so prevalent, maybe they are worthy of adding them to your set.

    "Gold is money, and nothing else" (JP Morgan, 1912)

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  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 7,043 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Stunning!

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

  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 13,409 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 8, 2024 2:40PM

    @DoubleEagle59 said:
    Great set!

    For fun, you should try to find an Unc 1909-s and 1909-s vdb with an altered mintmark.

    Since they are so prevalent, maybe they are worthy of adding them to your set.

    Did you mean added mintmarks? If so, that wouldn’t be an especially tough challenge and why add them to an otherwise-great set?

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • jfriedm56jfriedm56 Posts: 1,196 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Those are superior. Great job and worthwhile accomplishment.

  • Mr_SpudMr_Spud Posts: 5,280 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That’s an amazing set with them all being red like that.

    Mr_Spud

  • DoubleEagle59DoubleEagle59 Posts: 8,298 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MFeld said:

    @DoubleEagle59 said:
    Great set!

    For fun, you should try to find an Unc 1909-s and 1909-s vdb with an altered mintmark.

    Since they are so prevalent, maybe they are worthy of adding them to your set.

    Did you mean added mintmarks? If so, that wouldn’t be an especially tough challenge and why add them to an otherwise-great set?

    My complements, as you're always on the ball correcting others.

    "Gold is money, and nothing else" (JP Morgan, 1912)

    "“Those who sacrifice liberty for security/safety deserve neither.“(Benjamin Franklin)

    "I only golf on days that end in 'Y'" (DE59)
  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 13,409 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DoubleEagle59 said:

    @MFeld said:

    @DoubleEagle59 said:
    Great set!

    For fun, you should try to find an Unc 1909-s and 1909-s vdb with an altered mintmark.

    Since they are so prevalent, maybe they are worthy of adding them to your set.

    Did you mean added mintmarks? If so, that wouldn’t be an especially tough challenge and why add them to an otherwise-great set?

    My complements, as you're always on the ball correcting others.

    I think the distinction between an altered mintmark and an added one is one worth making. I’m sorry if you happen to disagree.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • goldengolden Posts: 9,560 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great set!

  • etexmikeetexmike Posts: 6,811 ✭✭✭

    That is a great set of first year Lincoln cents. Congrats.

  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 8,962 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Super!

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  • LukeMarshallLukeMarshall Posts: 1,981 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thats a set to be proud of, lookin' good !!

    It's all about what the people want...

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,278 ✭✭✭✭✭

    ya gotta love it, nice set :)

  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,323 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A great looking set of 115 year old cents.

    Why not add 1909 and 1909-S Indian cents as well?

    All glory is fleeting.
  • MJPHELANMJPHELAN Posts: 780 ✭✭✭

    @Typekat said:
    Fantastic! Love the color scheme.

    Was the VDB proof the final addition?

    It was the final addition. I debated a red/brown example for awhile, but I could not pass up on this one.

    Mark

    @DoubleEagle59 said:
    Great set!

    For fun, you should try to find an Unc 1909-s and 1909-s vdb with an altered mintmark.

    Since they are so prevalent, maybe they are worthy of adding them to your set.

    I do have an added mint mark on a 1909 (not a vdb, not sure why they bothered..). I considered having an example of each mint mark position for the 1909-S VDB, but I'm over budget as it is...

    Mark

    @291fifth said:
    A great looking set of 115 year old cents.

    Why not add 1909 and 1909-S Indian cents as well?

    I have the 1909, looking for 1909-s example, as well as the proof (when the budget allows).

    Mark

    Mark
  • hummingbird_coinshummingbird_coins Posts: 1,087 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @291fifth said:
    A great looking set of 115 year old cents.

    Why not add 1909 and 1909-S Indian cents as well?

    And the proof. Maybe even one for each designation, a regular and CAM one.
    Why not add one of each color, RB and BN?
    Or better yet, get each type of 1909 in every grade, including plus grades and CAC approval.
    How about obtaining all 1909 cents in existence for a truly complete set?

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  • mr1931Smr1931S Posts: 6,235 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @291fifth said:
    A great looking set of 115 year old cents.

    Why not add 1909 and 1909-S Indian cents as well?

    Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.-Albert Einstein

  • divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,627 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is an amazing looking set of 1909, Lincolns.

    Thanks for sharing it.

    Donato

    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
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