Lincoln Cent Ngc
Key Coin: A coin that is among the toughest and Most Expensive to obtain within a series. In the Lincoln Cent series, for example, the 1909-S VDB would be considered the key, as would the 1914-D and often the 1922-Plain.
A coin somewhat lesser in stature but still among the tougher in a series to collect is called a semi-key; the 1909-S and 1931-S fulfill this role within the Lincoln Cent series for many collectors. Both key coins and semi-key coins are in great demand due primarily to the limited supply of coins available. Since this increases the demand for such coins, the results are higher prices for all such coins. Coins with higher grades are even more difficult to acquire.
The grade of a coin is everything in coin collecting. This entices the rogues and cheats to misrepresent a coin’s grade or quality. But this only works with raw coins. A certified and graded coin – by PCGS, NGC, ICG or ANACS – stifles the would be cheat and insures authenticity. In fact, these companies guarantee the coin’s Authenticity, Identity, and Grade. I have seen company representatives, at trade shows, pay immediate cash reimbursements where a coin was mis-graded, or had a questionable identity or grade. The extra protection offered by a sealed slab, helps to maintain a coins condition and grade, which in turn keeps the value at a higher level than raw coins. Many people have had their entire collections sent in for certification and grading for the protection and value alone. It certainly increases a coins marketability, and eliminates any doubts about what is being bought or sold.
Other “Key” Dates include the following:
Lincoln Cents: 1909 S, 1909 S VDB, 1914 D, 1922 no mint, 1931 S
Jefferson Nickel: 1938-D, 1938-S, 1939-D, 1939-S and 1950-D
Roosevelt Dimes: 1949, 1949 S, 1950 S, and the 1951 S
Washington Quarters: 1932 D, 1932 S, 1934 – with Double Die Obverse (DDO), 1935 D, 1936 D, 1937 – with Double Die Obverse (DDO), 1937 S, 1938 S, 1939 S, 1940 D, 1942 D – with Double Die Obverse (DDO), 1942 D – with Double Die Reverse (DDR),1943 – with Double Die ?, 1943 S – with Double Die Obverse (DDO), 1950 D/S Over mintmark ( coin is a ‘50-D, with underlying S mintmark ), 1950 S/D Over mintmark ( coin is a ‘50-S, with underlying D mintmark ), and the 1955 D
The Concept of “Key” may also apply to the Type or Purpose of the coin collection, rather than the individual coin. For example, if a collector is putting together a collection of Walking Liberty Half Dollars, without regard to the Condition of the coins, then the “keys” are the 1921, 1921-D, and 1916-S.
But, if the Collector is putting together the same set, in Gem BU Condition, the 1919-D and the 1921-S would be considered the “keys” and the 1916-S likely would not, because the 1916-S either not available at all, or is plentiful. Also Key Date may be a replaceable term.
Another example, using Lincoln Cents: The “key dates” for the Lincoln Pennies, from 1909 -1958 (wheat cents) are: 1909s, 1909s VDB, 1914 D, 1922, and the 1931 S.
The “semi-key” dates are: 1910 S, 1911 D, 1911 S, 1912 S, 1913 D, 1913 S, 1914 S, 1915, 1921 S, 1922 D, 1923 S, 1924 D, 1926 S, 1931 D, and 1933 D.
Certain Sellers use the term “Key Date” to generate interest in a coin, whose date may be “Key”, however, the Condition of the coin is usually less than desirable. Pay Attention!
Have fun collecting your Perfect Coins!
Robert L Taylor, JD
Copyright © 2006-7
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1986-S NGC PF 69 RD ULTRA CAMEO LINCOLN PENNY/CENT 1c $3.31 |
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1993-S NGC PF 69 RD ULTRA CAMEO LINCOLN PENNY/CENT 1c $2.30 |
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2009 S BRONZE Lincoln Cent Birthplace NGC PF 69 UC $7.55 |
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2010 LINCOLN CENT UNION SHIELD FIRST DAY FDI NGC MS65 $20.53 |
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2010 LINCOLN CENT UNION SHIELD NGC MS65 FIRST DAY ISSUE $18.39 |
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2009 D US MINT LINCOLN ONE CENT PRESIDENCY NGC MS66 $6.62 |
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2009 US MINT LINCOLN CENT FORMATIVE FIRST DAY NGC MS66 $5.01 |
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2009 P US MINT LINCOLN CENT FORMATIVE NGC SATIN MS66 $6.37 |
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2009 D US MINT LINCOLN CENT PROFESSIONAL NGC SMS MS66 $5.00 |
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2009 P US MINT LINCOLN CENT PROFESSIONAL NGC SMS MS68 $8.50 |
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2009 P US MINT LINCOLN CENT PRESIDENCY NGC SATIN MS68 $11.47 |
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NGC MS66 RD , 2009 LINCOLN cent FORMATIVE YEARS GEM WOW $0.99 |
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2010 LINCOLN CENT UNION SHIELD FIRST DAY FDI NGC MS65 $10.50 |
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1909-s VDB NGC AU CLEANED LINCOLN CENT BV $1,550 CHEAP! $1,059.00 |
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1934 MS66 RED Lincoln Cent Certified NGC $75.00 |
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2009-D BIRTH & CHILDHOOD LINCOLN CENT NGC MS-67 RD $149.95 |
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NGC 1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent AU-50 Brown $1,600.00 |
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1954 S LINCOLN CENT NGC MS66 RED BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED $34.75 |
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2010 LINCOLN CENT UNION SHIELD NGC MS65 FIRST DAY ISSUE $2.25 |
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2010 Lincoln Cent NGC MS65 First Day Issue Union Shield $0.99 |
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2009 P Lincoln Professional Life Cent NGC MS 66 RD $19.95 |
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2009 D Lincoln Professional Life Cent NGC MS 66 RD $19.95 |
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* Gem BU 1912 Lincoln Cent – NGC MS(65) RB $76.00 |
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1969-S NGC PF68 RD *CAMEO* LINCOLN CENT*HIGH GRADE* $79.95 |
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1915 MS65BN NGC LINCOLN GEM CENT LOW POP NR MS 65 BN $198.99 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENT PROFESSIONAL LIFE NGC MS66 FIRST DAY $0.99 |
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2009 P LINCOLN LOG CENT BIRTH CHILDHOOD NGC MS65 RD $0.99 |
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1920-D Lincoln Cent. NGC MS-65BN. Much Better than Pix. $72.33 |
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1955-S Lincoln Cent – NGC MS 66 RD $19.99 |
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2010 LINCOLN CENT UNION SHIELD NGC MS65 FIRST DAY ISSUE $8.27 |
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2004 S LINCOLN CENT PF69RD ULTRA CAMEO NGC $4.99 |
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1995 DBL DIE LINCOLN CENT NGC CERTIFIED MS-67 RED $40.00 |
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2010 LINCOLN CENT UNION SHIELD FIRST DAY FDI NGC MS66 $58.77 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENT PROFESSINOAL LIFE NGC MS66 CEREMONY $39.95 |
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1966 SMS LINCOLN CENT NGC MS-68 RED FREE SHIPPING $125.00 |
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1956 LINCOLN WHEAT CENT NGC MS66RD GEM !!!!!!! $55.55 |
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1954-D LINCOLN WHEAT CENT NGC MS66RD GEM !!!!!!! $35.00 |
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1944-D LINCOLN CENT NGC MS-67 RED FREE SHIPPING $95.00 |
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1940 LINCOLN CENT NGC MS-67 RED FREE SHIPPING $120.00 |
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NGC MS66 RD , 2009 LINCOLN cent FORMATIVE YEARS GEM WOW $9.99 |
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1943-D Uncirculated Lincoln Cent NGC MS66 $24.99 |
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2009 P LINCOLN CENT FORMATIVE YEARS NGC MS 66 RD FDOI $0.99 |
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2010 LINCOLN CENT UNION SHIELD FIRST DAY FDI NGC MS65 $7.05 |
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1964 NGC PF68 RD LINCOLN CENT*NICE PROOF COIN* $7.50 |
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1972 1c NGC MS-64 RED DOUBLE DIE OBV ~ PQ LINCOLN CENT $549.00 |
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1965 SMS NGC MS66 RD LINCOLN CENT*NICE PROOF COIN* $5.24 |
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1914 D KEY Date Lincoln Wheat Cent NGC XF 45 Extra Fine $1,245.00 |
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2009-P FORMATIVE LINCOLN CENT COIN, “NGC” MS-66/RD/FDOI $6.00 |
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1953-S Lincoln Wheat Registry Cent .. NGC ….. MS67RD $153.95 |
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2009 P & D LINCOLN CENTS FORMATIVE YEARS NGC MS66 – SET $39.95 |
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2010 LINCOLN CENT UNION SHIELD NGC MS65 FIRST DAY ISSUE $1.76 |
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1995 DOUBLED DIE Lincoln Cent NGC Certified MS-67 Red $89.99 |
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1999-D 1C LINCOLN CENT-Struck on a Dime! RARE! NGC MS64 $499.00 |
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1995 1C LINCOLN CENT–Struck on a Dime! RARE! NGC MS65 $499.00 |
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1929 Lincoln Cent NGC MS 66 Full Red $300.00 |
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1946-S Lincoln Wheat Registry Cent … NGC …. MS67RD $153.95 |
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1935 NGC MS66RD LINCOLN CENT! $34.50 |
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1936 NGC MS66RD LINCOLN CENT! $39.50 |
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2009 D US MINT LINCOLN ONE CENT PRESIDENCY NGC MS66 $0.99 |
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2010 LINCOLN CENT UNION SHIELD FIRST DAY FDI NGC MS65 $1.29 |
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Lot of 6 Cert. Lincoln Cents NGC MS67 RD 1945 S 1955 S $49.99 |
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1909 VDB LINCOLN WHEAT CENT PENNY NGC MS 64 MS64 RB $66.95 |
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Low Pop NGC MS/67RED 1937 Lincoln Cent From Estate $11.61 |
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2005-D Lincoln Cent- NGC MS-66-RD. Business Strike $9.95 |
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Beautiful NGC MS/66RED 1937-S Lincoln Cent From Estate $7.00 |
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Beautiful NGC MS/66RED 1937 Lincoln Cent From Estate $1.36 |
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1970-S Large Date Lincoln Cent NGC MS66 RED Sharp $53.00 |
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1943-D Lincoln Cent NGC MS66 $44.00 |
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1954 Lincoln Cent NGC PF64 Red Lightly Toned $46.00 |
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1943 Lincoln Cent NGC MS66 Good Old Wheetie NGC MS66 $45.00 |
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1961-D Lincoln Cent NGC MS66 RED Omaha Bank Hoard $53.00 |
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2010 LINCOLN CENT UNION SHIELD NGC MS65 FIRST DAY ISSUE $0.99 |
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Low Pop NGC MS/67RED 1941-D Lincoln Cent From Estate $0.99 |
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1995 LINCOLN CENT DOUBLED DIE OBVERSE – NGC MS68RD $160.00 |
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1980 Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln Cent FS-034 NGC AU 58 $225.00 |
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2009 S LINCOLN CENT BRONZE SET NGC PF69 RD ULTRA CAMEO $42.99 |
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NGC 1937-S LINCOLN CENT MS-66 RED NICE ESTATE FIND $2.34 |
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Beautiful NGC MS/66RED 1941-S Lincoln Cent From Estate $0.99 |
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1940-S Lincoln Wheat Registry Cent … NGC …. MS67RD $183.95 |
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1939-D Lincoln Wheat Registry Cent … NGC …. MS67RD $121.95 |
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1938-D Lincoln Wheat Registry Cent … NGC …. MS67RD $133.95 |
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1937-S Lincoln Wheat Registry Cent … NGC …. MS67RD $233.95 |
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1935-D Lincoln Wheat Registry Cent … NGC …. MS67RD $233.95 |
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1955-S LINCOLN CENT…NGC MS66 RED $5.00 |
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1934 Lincoln Wheat Registry Cent …. NGC ….. MS67RD $245.95 |
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2009 P LINCOLN CENT FORMATIVE YEARS NGC MS66 FIRST DAY $0.99 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENT PROFESSIONAL LIFE NGC MS66 FIRST DAY $0.99 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENT PRESIDENCY NGC MS66 FIRST DAY ISSUE $5.24 |
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2009 P LINCOLN BIRTH CHILDHOOD SATIN CENT NGC SMS MS68 $1.30 |
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Beautiful NGC MS/66RED 1940-D Lincoln Cent From Estate $0.99 |
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**1995 DOUBLED DIE LINCOLN CENT – NGC MS67 RD** $62.00 |
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2009 P & D LINCOLN CENTS BIRTH CHILDHOOD NGC MS66 – SET $1.30 |
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2009 P & D LINCOLN CENTS FORMATIVE YEARS NGC MS66 – SET $17.41 |
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2009 P & D LINCOLN CENTS PROFESSIONAL LIFE NGC MS66 SET $1.30 |
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2009 P & D LINCOLN CENTS PRESIDENCY NGC MS66 SET $16.52 |
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2010 LINCOLN CENT UNION SHIELD NGC MS65 FIRST DAY ISSUE $1.30 |
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1992-S NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo Lincoln Cent Penny RED WOW $4.99 |
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1936-S LINCOLN CENT NGC MS 66 RED $82.25 |
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1936-D LINCOLN CENT NGC MS 67 RED $183.75 |
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