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1909-S VDB 1C MS66 Red NGC. David Lange, writing on th

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1909-S VDB 1C MS66 Red NGC. David Lange, writing on th
<B>1909-S VDB 1C MS66 Red NGC.</B></I> David Lange, writing on the 1909-S VDB cent in his <I>The Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents,</B></I> refers to a story that is attributed to numismatic researcher George Fuld who "...recounts how coin dealer John Zug acquired some 25,000 uncirculated 1909-S V.D.B. cents directly from the San Francisco Mint at the time of their issue. Correctly surmising that these coins...would grow in value, he held onto them for several years. Around 1918, however, he decided to sell short, realizing 1.75 cents apiece for his hoard. Perhaps he was alarmed by the restoration of Brenner's initials to the obverse of the cent beginning that year, fearing that this would lessen the value of his investment."<BR> While we cannot be sure of Zug's motivations, we have no doubt about the exceptional technical quality and aesthetic appeal of this gorgeous full Red Premium Gem 1909-S VDB cent. Impeccably preserved surfaces display beautiful copper-gold luster with accents of crimson around portions of the borders. Moreover, a well-executed strike left strong detail on Lincoln's hair, the bow tie, the lines in the wheat stalks, and on all of the lettering and numerals. A few light flecks on the lower reverse are in no way detractive. Census: 41 in 66 Red, 1 finer (11/06).<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coin/Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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