1909 VDB 1C, RD PR(PCGS#3302)

1909 VDB 1C, RD PR (PCGS#3302)

November 2017 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: Key Date Proof 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln Cent 1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. Proof-64 RD (PCGS). A lovely Choice example of this fabled one-year design type in the Proof Lincoln cent series. Vivid pinkish-rose surfaces are satiny in texture with an overall smooth appearance. Fully struck, carefully preserved, and sure to have no difficulty finding its way into an advanced collection. The Lincoln cent with the designer's initials V.D.B. was struck only in 1909, partially explaining the rarity of this Proof. While 1,194 pieces were reportedly struck, only 400 to 600 examples of the Proof 1909 V.D.B. are thought to have been distributed to contemporary collectors. The rest were destroyed in the Mint, probably shortly after modification of the design to remove Brenner's initials. Also contributing to the rarity is the deep satin texture, which found little favor with contemporary Americans. Many of the coins sold were likely spent or otherwise mishandled, further reducing the number of survivors. Today, the 1909 V.D.B. has the lowest certified population of any Proof Lincoln cent, and it is the leading rarity of its type. The present specimen, particularly desirable with full Red surfaces, represents a fleeting bidding opportunity for the specialist. PCGS# 3302. NGC ID: 22KR. PCGS Population: 10; 16 finer in this category (Proof-67+ RD finest).