1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-65 RD (PCGS). OGH.,This example of a popular key date Lincoln cent offers highly desirable Gem full Red quality. In fact, years ago if a survey were taken of the single most desirable popular American rarity, this coin would have won hands down. Today, the literature is complicated, and newcomers do not fully appreciate the tradition of this historic variety.<p>Both sides of this example are lustrous and satiny with vivid rose-red and orange-gold color. Fully struck, the well preserved surfaces are smooth and appealing. Just 484,000 pieces were produced of this, the only San Francisco Mint Lincoln cent issue displaying the designers initials V.D.B. prominently along the lower reverse border.,PCGS# 2428. NGC ID: 22B2.,,