1909 VDB PCGS MS64RB Doubled Die Obverse.....

Manorcourtman

This is the 4th one they've graded since it's been recognized. Since it's now required in the 09-59 Wheat set with varieties, what do you believe it would sell for? I just got her back in the mail today and was looking for opinions on what I should do with her.....put away or consider a sale while the pops are virtually nil. I don't know what the Wheatie guys are thinking on this new entry, but opinions are appreciated. I can't believe the pops are going to explode but the Wheatie's are the "Wild West" it seems these days!!

Shamika

Hard to say. Initially, I'd guess that it wouldn't bring much of a premium unless it's a major doubled die i.e. 1955 Lincoln. However, the 1914/3 Buffalos have sold for great money so you never know.

joeyuk

there is a dd0-1 and also dd0-2 in cherrypickers for that year. The first at about $200 in that grade the other at $100.


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Steve

Let me give you my thoughts. I personally have not collected this variety although it is a coin that Lincoln cent variety collectors go after. The major varieties in the Lincoln series (ie) 1922 plain, 1944 D/S, 1955DD, 1972DD, 1983 & 1984DD and the very rare 1990 no S proof are usually collected by the so-called "mainstream" Lincoln collectors if they can find them at a price they can afford. They also collect the various "easy to get" varieties like 1960 & 1970 small dates in both business strike and proof, the 1979S & 1981S proof type 2 coins and the 1995DD. These coins are all shown in the major price guides. The Lincoln cent variety collector will search out and buy what is literaly hundreds of other cents that have been identified and included in a number of numismatic reference books like the Cherrypickers by JT Stanton and John Wexler's books on Doubled dies. It is in this group that the 1909 VDB doubled die is listed. No doubt that PCGS adding this coin to its registry will add value and demand for this coin. I have found the same situation within the Lincoln proof cents where the 1960 large date/small date combo doubled die, the 1960 small date/large date combo doubled die and the 1971 doubled die have been added to the proof registry requirements. I think of these three coins as outside the mainstream of Lincoln cent collecting. But, over time I may change my mind BECAUSE OF PCGS requiring the coins in the registry. If enough Lincoln cent collectors think the same way about the 1909VDB doubled die obverse then no doubt prices will rise and demand will rise also. JMHO. Steve