1909S VDB

Jeffnlu · April 13, 2018 5:58PM

Is there a way to track what the prices would have been back around 1970?

Just curious as that is when I was introduced to coin collecting. And even then if I remember right it was the holy grail.

JasonGaming · April 13, 2018 6:06PM

There were probably some price guides from back then, maybe search around the internet for “1970 rare coin price guides.” But it’ll be hard to find. Good luck!

ACop · April 13, 2018 6:17PM

600 in ms 65 red in 1980..guess maybe 300 1970

stevek · April 13, 2018 6:17PM

If I'm remembering right, you could buy a nice VF type coin for around $125.

Not sure about higher grades such as AU or BU.

PipestonePete · April 13, 2018 6:37PM

Here a scan of the Lincoln cent offerings from the December 1, 1969, COIN DEN, INC. mailing.

COINS MAKE CENTS · April 13, 2018 9:00PM

That's cool! I love the pay 55 cents for s mint cents

BuffaloIronTail · April 13, 2018 9:54PM

$109.50 in VF.

To myself as a young numismatist it was already out of reach.

Pete

ricko · April 14, 2018 6:03AM

Neat old coin price guide.... I was about to move to Barbados at that time....Three suitcases, a sense of adventure and all my worldly cash in my wallet. Lots of fun... Cheers, RickO

ECHOES · April 14, 2018 6:14AM

@BuffaloIronTail said:
$109.50 in VF.

To myself as a young numismatist it was already out of reach.

Pete

+1

toyz4geo · April 14, 2018 7:13AM

My house rent in Springfield MO was $25-$35 a month...........way out of reach for me too.

WoodenJefferson · April 14, 2018 7:34AM

In 1969, Uncle Sam wasn't paying much for those stripes on the sleeve.

BillJones · April 14, 2018 7:57AM

In 1969 $10,000 a year was a good wage or salary. Now it is a low poverty income.

Back then the coin I really wanted was an 1877 Indian Cent in Fine. That met one with a full "LIBERTY." I bought one for $200, and that was after it had come down from $230 to $240.

Jimnight · April 14, 2018 8:01AM

Oh yeah.. nice price list. I remember them days well.

CCGGG · April 15, 2018 8:01AM

@Jeffnlu said:
Is there a way to track what the prices would have been back around 1970?

Just curious as that is when I was introduced to coin collecting. And even then if I remember right it was the holy grail.

I'd agree that 09s VDB is "part of the holy grail". For "whatever reason", I have it in my mind that 6 coins make up a 20th century US "holy grail set". For me, it's a 1909s vdb Lincoln cent, 1937d 3 leg Buffalo nickel, 1916d Mercury dime. 1932d Washington quarter, 1921s Walking Liberty half and of course the 1934s Peace dollar. Makes for an expensive set for just 6 coins if all in high grades.

BuffaloIronTail · April 15, 2018 8:09AM

@CCGGG said:

@Jeffnlu said:
Is there a way to track what the prices would have been back around 1970?

Just curious as that is when I was introduced to coin collecting. And even then if I remember right it was the holy grail.

I'd agree that 09s VDB is "part of the holy grail". For "whatever reason", I have it in my mind that 6 coins make up a 20th century US "holy grail set". For me, it's a 1909s vdb Lincoln cent, 1937d 3 leg Buffalo nickel, 1916d Mercury dime. 1932d Washington quarter, 1921s Walking Liberty half and of course the 1934s Peace dollar. Makes for an expensive set for just 6 coins if all in high grades.

You have to throw in the 1914-D Cent in there somewhere, IMHOP. (at least in my list).

Pete

Catbert · April 15, 2018 8:24AM

My 1976 Redbook states retail at $115 in Good and $275 in Unc.

1909S VDB

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