Lincoln Coins
The Lincoln cent has run since 1909 — the longest-lived US design. Early keys like the 1909-S VDB and 1914-D anchor the series.
- Years:
- 1909–1955
- Denominations:
- 1¢
- Designer:
- Victor D. Brenner
- In catalog:
- 3
Lincoln coins in the catalog
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Grading guide →1909-S VDB Lincoln Penny: The Most Famous Penny
484,000 minted. Pulled from production after 11 days over designer's initials. PCGS MS-65 RD trades $5,500 — worth 8,000x its weight in gold. The penny that started a series.
10 min readVintage GuideLincoln Cent Key Dates & Varieties
The longest-running US design and the series that hooks most collectors. The 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, 1922 No-D, and the 1955 Doubled Die — the dates and varieties where the value lives.
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PCGS dominates US coins at 65% market share — its slabs command the highest premiums. NGC is a strong second with comparable accuracy. ANACS holds a niche in detail grading. We compare turnaround, premiums, and the math.
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