A century old and beauty against all odds…

Duane · April 10, 2009 8:37PM

Below are a couple of images of a mint state 1909 'Plain' Lincoln Cent (PCGS 65RB) for all to enjoy! Coin purchased from Andy and Alynne Skrabalak of Angel Dee's Coins and Collectibles. Photographs by master photographer Brenden Lambrou of R&I Coins. The United States Mint and Mother Nature are the master artists. Duane Blake is the present custodian.

The Non-VDB mint state 1909 Lincolns are surprisingly hard to find in this state of beauty, as it was the 1909 VDBs that were saved by literally everyone. I've got a wild and beautiful purple-blue-silver Non-VDB RB 1909 proof as well, but the fact that this coin started off with the intent of being circulated, and was not minted for collector cabinets like the proofs and VDBs, yet still retains this much eye appeal truly amazes me.

Anyone have any cool eye appealing MS 1909s of any denominations they want to share?

LeeG · April 10, 2009 9:04PM

Very Nice and not surprised considering where purchased.

dbemike · April 10, 2009 11:57PM

illini420 · April 11, 2009 12:54AM

Awesome 1909 Lincoln!!! I agree, the non-VDB (both Philadelphia and San Francisco) are much tougher.

I've got a couple of eye appealing 1909s in my set

Here's 3 of my favorites... the IHC is from Andy of Angel Dees and photographed by Brandon of Polaris. The 2 Barbers are both ex. Dale Friend. Have a few other nice ones in my set, but today I think these are 3 of my favorites.

66RB · April 11, 2009 1:00AM

Man, I'm at work and can't see what must be some gorgeous coins

here's my uhhhh VDB, haven't found a good 'plain' yet..

ambro51 · April 11, 2009 1:06AM

Another century old goodie. PR65RB

Duane · April 11, 2009 3:25AM

Wow - 1909 was a great numismatic year! Any nickels, dimes, gold or patterns??

What about the San Francisco and other mint marked stuff??

illini420 · April 11, 2009 3:45AM

<< <i>Wow - 1909 was a great numismatic year! Any nickels, dimes, gold or patterns??

What about the San Francisco and other mint marked stuff?? >>

Don't want to fill the page with photos, but if anyone wants to see the rest, check out the PCGS link in my sig line for my 1909 Mint Set. Have about 70% of the full set including gold so far

All have large photos like the few posted above too.

BWRC · April 11, 2009 3:46AM

Nice 1909'S!

wild 1909 there Duane.

Duane · April 11, 2009 6:59AM

Thank Brian. Pretty crazy, huh? Your 1909 avatar is not too shabby either

ambro51 · April 11, 2009 7:10AM

The "Other" 1909 proof cent PCGS PR66RB

Duane · April 11, 2009 7:41AM

Well, if we are including MPLs, here is another well-toned 1909 (matte proof 65 RB):

lusterlover · April 11, 2009 12:27PM

I've always said the price guide was out of whack on the MS '09s. They're skewed by mintage and not by population. Try and find a nice example for anywhere near price guide. At auctions, there are 7-8 nice VDBs for every 1 nice plain.

illini420 · April 11, 2009 1:29PM

Ok, I know most of you were too lazy to click on my registry set link, so here you go (I apologize in advance if you're on dialup

). This is most everything from my 1909 mint set. I currently also have a 1909/8 $20 at PCGS as my CC quarterly special hoping to cross from NGC AU58. Enjoy

Purchased from Angel Dee's

From the BST

Purchased from Eagle Eye

Purchased from Angel Dee's

From the BST

Purchased from Angel Dee's

DLRC

Northeast Numismatics

Type Coin Company

Kaminski Coin

From the BST

Harry Laibstain

bolivarshagnasty · April 11, 2009 1:34PM

I totally agree lusterlover. The nice examples of the non vdb just aren't out there. The PCGS pops would also back that up. Here's my steel blue toned example that I wouldn't trade for a red! Shag

dbemike · April 11, 2009 10:48PM

Added

ambro51 · April 11, 2009 10:50PM

1909 plain PQ for the grade MS67RD

cohodk · April 11, 2009 11:55PM

Very nice Duane.

I once owned a 1911 MPL with a very similiar obverse.

GRANDAM · April 12, 2009 3:24AM

Dang it!!!!! I like every coin posted so far

GrandAm

Duane · April 12, 2009 3:49AM

"Very nice Duane.

I once owned a 1911 MPL with a very similiar obverse."
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Thanks Dave. Aside from that wild PR 1912 which you now have for sale, which is extremely impressive, I've never seen another copper coin with this level of rainbow in the patina. I can't even count the colors. I've got the dang thing wrapped up like a baby to minimize any further oxidation.

Mike - great job on the 1909 MS collection!! Wow!

Any "rainbow" patina silver or MPL guys out there with the crazy pieces (regardless of year)? Let them go today and everyone can have a rainbow Sunday afternoon!!

I'll start off the show with my favorite 1964 Kennedy..... (PCGS MS66 - Purchased from David Lawrence Rare Coins; Photograph by Brenden L.)

commoncents05 · April 12, 2009 7:02AM

-Paul

robec · April 12, 2009 7:48AM

Well since you put it that way Paul, I think I'd like that one back.

SUMORADA · April 12, 2009 7:56AM

bolivarshagnasty · April 14, 2009 12:50PM

Here's one with a little green tinge to it. It is also an s/s rpm 1. Shag

ambro51 · April 15, 2009 12:55AM

double your pleasure double your fun!

1909 VDB DDO

Note how sharp this strike is, how much detail there is in the forehead, beard and hair behind the ear. This is probably a coin off a new, fresh (though doubled) die that was probably pulled by an inspector not too far into its coinage cycle. (maybe.... just my theory)

rainbowroosie · April 15, 2009 11:08AM

Cool 64 Kennedy.

pennyannie · April 16, 2009 6:59PM

Duane- Love that toned 1909!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Duane · April 17, 2009 1:20AM

Thanks penny

PaleElf · April 17, 2009 1:49PM

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For sale?

66RB · April 18, 2009 1:16AM

<< <i>For sale? >>

Nah, I would've posted it in this thread if it was

Oh, and here's a non-vdb S-mint

A century old and beauty against all odds…

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