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[L#0134] 1914-D 1c NGC MS65RB

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:2,400.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
[L#0134] 1914-D 1c NGC MS65RB
The 1914-D is a transcendent key issue in the Lincoln cent series, recognized from the first as an elusive mint by collectors. Unfortunately, collectors did not save these at the time, contrary to their actions with the 1909-S VDB. This piece has dusky original red color that is slightly subdued by natural brown accents, although the red color is 80% and the dominant hue. Especially bold strike.

1914-D cents are generally better struck than the D-Mint cents of 1911 through 1913 and 1916 through 1920. Most show full details, with only slight softening of the numerals and lettering. Recognized as a rarity as early as the 1930s, this issue was tied at $2.00 with its San Francisco counterpart for the most highly valued Lincoln Cents in the 1935 Standard Catalog. With the growing popularity of this series, its value really took off during the 1950s and early `60s.