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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NGC GRADED 1995 DBL DIE OBV LINCOLN CENT L@@K!!! $55.15 |
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1909 VDB LINCOLN CENT NGC AU58 BN $19.97 |
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1938-S LINCOLN WHEAT 1c CENTS COINS NGC GRADED MS66 RED $24.99 |
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1938 LINCOLN WHEAT 1c CENTS COIN NGC CERTIFIED MS66 RED $24.99 |
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1956-D Lincoln Cent ******Rare****** NGC MS-67-RD $499.99 |
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1982 LG DT ZINC NGC MS 66 RD LINCOLN CENT! HARD TO FIND $10.09 |
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2009 P LINCOLN CENT NGC SMS SATIN FOUR COIN SET MS69 $449.99 |
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1955-S 1C Lincoln Head Wheat Cent MS 66 Red NGC Cert. $34.50 |
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1931-S Lincoln Cent (MS 64 RED) NGC $224.50 |
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1964 Proof Lincoln cent, NGC PF67 RD $13.63 |
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1989 Lincoln Cent MS67 Red NGC $19.99 |
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1985-P Lincoln Cent MS67 Red NGC $24.99 |
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1975-D Lincoln cent, NGC MS66RD $7.55 |
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1972 S Lincoln Memorial Cent NGC PF 66 RD Star Cameo $9.99 |
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2010 Lincoln Shield cent, NGC MS66RD $9.75 |
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2010 S LINCOLN CENT UNION SHIELD PROOF PENNY NGC PF70 $151.50 |
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1944-S LINCOLN CENT NGC MS-67 RED FREE SHIPPING $85.00 |
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1940-S LINCOLN CENT MS-67 RED GRADED BY NGC $159.99 |
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1956 LINCOLN CENT NGC MS-66 RED FREE SHIPPING $45.00 |
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1999 LINCOLN CENT NGC PROOF 70 RD ULTRA CAMEO-EXCELLENT $67.00 |
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1946-S LINCOLN CENT MS-67 RED BY NGC UNCIRCULATED RED $199.99 |
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2003 LINCOLN CENT NGC PROOF 70 RD ULTRA CAMEO-EXCELLENT $42.00 |
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2005 LINCOLN CENT NGC PROOF 70 RD ULTRA CAMEO-EXCELLENT $42.00 |
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2009-S Log-Cabin Lincoln cent, NGC PF70RD UCAM $49.95 |
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2010 S LINCOLN CENT UNION SHIELD PROOF PENNY NGC PF69 $14.51 |
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2009 P & D LINCOLN BIRTH CHILDHOOD CENTS NGC MS 66 RD $37.00 |
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2009 S Lincoln Cent Professional NGC PF69 95% Copper $16.49 |
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1953-D NGC MS 66 RD Lincoln Wheat Cent MS66RD $17.99 |
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1946-D NGC MS 66 RD Lincoln Wheat Cent MS66RD $17.99 |
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1964 Lincoln Memorial Cent NGC PF 69 RD $24.99 |
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1948-S NGC MS 66 RD Lincoln Wheat Cent MS66RD $17.99 |
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2009 S NGC PF70 LINCOLN PENNY CENT 4 COIN PROOF SET $155.30 |
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2003S NGC PROOF 69 RED ULTRA CAMEO Lincoln Cent $7.99 |
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2009 D Lincoln Cent Professional Life NGC MS 67 RD $39.00 |
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1944-D 1C Lincoln Head Cent MS 66 Red NGC Certified $40.00 |
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1979 LINCOLN CENT NGC MS68 CHERRY RED FINEST REGISTRY . $3,395.00 |
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1992 LINCOLN CENT MS69 RED NGC FINEST REGISTRY POP-2 . $1,595.00 |
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1954-D LINCOLN CENT NGC MS67 RED FINEST REGISTRY . $2,095.00 |
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2003S NGC PROOF 69 RED ULTRA CAMEO Lincoln Cent $7.99 |
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1955 Lincoln Cent DDO NGC AU-55 ABSOLUTELY PQ++ $2,379.00 |
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2009 P LINCOLN LOG CABIN CENT – NGC – MS66 $0.99 |
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2009 S PROOF FORMATIVE YEARS LINCOLN CENT NGC PF 69 UC $10.00 |
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2010 LINCOLN CENT UNION SHIELD FIRST DAY FDI NGC MS65 $2.25 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENT PROFESSIONAL LIFE FIRST DAY NGC MS66 $0.99 |
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2010 D US MINT LINCOLN ONE CENT UNION SHIELD NGC MS65 $4.77 |
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2008 P Lincoln Cent NGC SMS MS69RD !!! Satin Finish $249.95 |
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1945-S Lincoln Cent ************** NGC MS-67-RD $89.99 |
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1947-S Lincoln Cent ************** NGC MS-67-RD $159.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent LP2 Double Thumbs 6th Finger NGC MS66 $17.95 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Professional Life NGC MS66 MS 66 RD $9.95 |
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1940 NGC MS 66 RD Lincoln Cent $0.99 |
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1955-S NGC MS66 Red Lincoln Cent $26.00 |
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2009 P SMS FORMATIVE YEARS LINCOLN CENT NGC MS 68 RD $30.00 |
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1961 Proof LINCOLN CENT NGC PF 68 RD * TONER * $39.00 |
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2009 D SMS PRESIDENCY LINCOLN CENT NGC MS 68 RD $30.00 |
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2009 D SMS BIRTH & CHILDHOOD LINCOLN CENT NGC MS 68 RD $30.00 |
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1958-P Lincoln Cent ******Rare****** NGC MS-67-RD $549.99 |
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1954-S NGC MS66 RD Lincoln Cent $5.50 |
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1954-S NGC MS67 RD Lincoln Cent $10.49 |
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1951-D NGC MS66 RD Lincoln Cent $10.50 |
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1953-D NGC MS64 RD Lincoln Cent $0.99 |
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1930 Lincoln Cent **************** NGC MS-66-RD $119.99 |
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1954-S NGC MS66 RD Lincoln Cent $0.99 |
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2008 P SMS SATIN FINISH LINCOLN CENT NGC MS 67 RD $19.00 |
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GEM 1943-S LINCOLN WHEAT CENT ~ NGC MS 65 ~ WAR YEARS $19.43 |
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1954-S NGC MS67 RD Lincoln Cent $3.75 |
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1955-S NGC MS66 RD Lincoln Cent $5.50 |
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1958-D NGC MS66 RD Lincoln Cent $0.99 |
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2009-S LINCOLN CENT 4 COIN PROOF SET, NGC PF69 UC RED $36.94 |
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1963 LINCOLN CENT NGC PF 67* (STAR) RD = CAMEO CONTRAST $24.00 |
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1962 LINCOLN CENT NGC PF 67* (STAR) RD = CAMEO CONTRAST $24.00 |
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1929-S U.S. Lincoln Cent 1C NGC MS65 RD $375.00 |
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1922 NO D NGC VF20 STRONG REVERSE LINCOLN CENT (RARE) $1,499.00 |
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2009 PF69 NGC LINCOLN BICENTENNIEAL CENT 4 COIN SET $25.00 |
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1962 LINCOLN CENT NGC PF 67 RD ULTRA CAMEO = $49.00 |
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1955 LINCOLN CENT NGC PF 66 RD = $19.00 |
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1960 LARGE DATE LINCOLN CENT NGC PF 66 RD ULTRA CAMEO = $45.00 |
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1995 NGC MS67 RD Double Die Obverse Lincoln Cent $37.00 |
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1997 S NGC PF 69 RD ULTRA CAMEO LINCOLN MEMORIAL CENT $16.99 |
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1955-S Lincoln Cent graded NGC MS66 RD, See!!!! $14.95 |
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1955-S Lincoln Cent graded NGC MS65 RD, ‘BIE’ Error!!!! $14.90 |
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1933-D LINCOLN CENT, INCREDIBLE NGC MS 66 RED!!! $395.00 |
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1984D Lincoln Cent ANACS MS60 Error PCGS 0 NGC 0 $95.00 |
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SWEET DEAL NGC MS66 RD 1944 LINCOLN CENT $3.58 |
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1999 S NGC PF 69 RD ULTRA CAMEO LINCOLN MEMORIAL CENT $15.99 |
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2009 P & D Lincoln Formative Years Cents NGC MS67RD FDI $175.00 |
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1971-P NGC MS 66 RED LINCOLN CENT-OUTSTANDING COIN! $1.00 |
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1939 LINCOLN WHEAT 1c CENTS COIN NGC CERTIFIED MS66 RED $24.95 |
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1942-S LINCOLN WHEAT 1c CENTS COINS NGC GRADED MS65 RED $14.95 |
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1946-D LINCOLN WHEAT 1c CENTS COINS NGC GRADED MS65 RED $10.50 |
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1946-S LINCOLN WHEAT 1c CENTS COINS NGC GRADED MS65 RED $9.95 |
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1937 Lincoln Cent NGC MS 66 RED $42.00 |
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1957-D Lincoln Cent NGC MS 66 RED $32.00 |
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1954-S Lincoln Cent NGC MS 66 RED $24.00 |
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1936 Lincoln Wheat Cent NGC MS 66 RED $65.00 |
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1995 DDO Lincoln Cent NGC MS68 RED Strong Coin $165.00 |
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1965-P SMS Lincoln Cent-NGC MS-65 RD-LOT #A-062 $5.00 |
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1954-D LINCOLN CENT MS66 RED UNCIRCULATED GRADED BY NGC $35.00 |
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Lincoln Cent 2005-S Proof NGC PF-69 RED ULTRA CAMEO $9.75 |
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Certified Lincoln Cent 1972 MS64 RB NGC Double Die Golden Eagle Coins specializes in a wide variety of Gold & Silver Bullion Products. Our large inventory caters to both the Bullion Investor as well as the collector. We offer every date and size of American Gold & Silver Eagles and carry large quantities of Canadian Maple Leafs, Krugerrands & Silver Bars. Feel free to use our site for all your indications of the Gold & Silver market. Our quotes co… |
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