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What Is “Key”, When Collecting Coins?
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
About the Author
Robert Taylor is a retired Lawyer with a passion for collecting US coins. To share his Passion, he created
http://www.ThePerfect-Coin.Com
which features US Coins (from 1960) and
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featuring US Dollars, all certified by NGC, PCGS, ICG and ANACS.
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1982 Lincoln Memorial Cents(Two Missing) $2.99 |
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OLD WORLD WAR TWO WWII 1943-P-D-S LINCOLN CENT COIN SET $1.25 |
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TWO ROLL SET 2009 LINCOLN CENT P&D UNOPENED MINT BOXLP4 $8.95 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set Professional Life (LP3)! $9.99 |
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===== 2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Presidency” (LP4) $9.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set Professional Life (LP3)! $9.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set Professional Life (LP3)! $9.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set Professional Life (LP3)! $9.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set Professional Life (LP3)! $9.99 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET P&D ** LOG CABIN** $10.95 |
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2009 P&D LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET *PRESIDENCY* $6.95 |
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2009 P&D LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET *PROFESSIONAL* $6.95 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET P&D **FORMATIVE YEARS** $7.95 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET *PRESIDENCY* (LP4) 12/03 $12.95 |
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2009-LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET “PRESIDENCY” (LP-4) $10.99 |
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2009 US Mint Lincoln Two Roll Cent LP3 & LP4 Sealed Box $27.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent : 3 x Two-Roll Sets (LP2, LP3 + LP4) $39.00 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent : 2 x Two-Roll Sets (LP3 + LP4) $29.00 |
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SCOTT 367, UNITED STATES USED STAMP, TWO CENT LINCOLN $0.99 |
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TWO ROLLS LINCOLN CENTS BOTH 1960 D LARGE DATE GEM BU $2.95 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Professional Life” LP3 $15.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set Presidency Mint Issue $12.95 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Formative Years P&D Two-Roll Set LP2 $8.10 |
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2009 TWO LOG CABIN LINCOLN CENTS GEM BU 496B SUPERIOR $0.99 |
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2004 p&d lincoln cent BU one cent for two $0.01 |
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2 Mint Sets of 2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set: LP3 $12.99 |
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4 Mint Sets of 2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set: LP4 $25.99 |
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$$$$ TWO (2) 1914 D LINCOLN WHEAT CENTS *KEY DATE* $$$$ $177.78 |
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2009 LP1 LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET BIRTHPLACE LOG CABIN $70.00 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENT TWO-ROLL SET “FORMATIVE YEARS” LP2 $14.95 |
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1928 D XF 1928 S XF Lincoln Cents Two (2) Coins D & S $5.00 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Presidency” (LP4) $15.99 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENTS TWO ROLL SETS 4-P& 4-D ALL 2009 CENT $34.95 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET *PRESIDENCY* (LP4) 12/03 $12.95 |
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TWO 1982 OBW BU LINCOLN CENT ROLLS UNOPENED!! $4.25 |
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TWO 1982-D OBW BU LINCOLN CENT ROLLS UNOPENED!! $4.25 |
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TWO 1980-D OBW BU LINCOLN CENT ROLLS UNOPENED!! $3.99 |
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TWO 1981-D OBW BU LINCOLN CENT ROLLS UNOPENED!! $3.99 |
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TWO 1977-D OBW BU LINCOLN CENT ROLLS UNOPENED!! $6.99 |
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TWO 1973 OBW BU LINCOLN CENT ROLLS UNOPENED!! $6.99 |
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2009 P&D LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET *PRESIDENCY* $8.95 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENTS TWO ROLL SETS 4-P& 4-D ALL 2009 CENT $31.95 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two Roll Set Formative LP2 MINT 04 20 $8.99 |
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*TWO (2) 1931 S LINCOLN CENTS *PCGS MS64 RED + MS63 RED $429.00 |
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2000 p and d lincoln cent BU one cent for two $0.01 |
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2009-LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET “PRESIDENCY” (LP-4) $10.99 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET LP3 sealed mint box $19.95 |
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1936-P Lincoln Penny Cents~TWO ROLLS!~ Double Dies? !!! $1.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Professional Life” New $12.95 |
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2009 P&D LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET *PRESIDENCY* $6.95 |
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2009 P&D LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET *PROFESSIONAL* $7.95 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET P&D **FORMATIVE YEARS** $7.95 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET P&D ** LOG CABIN** $10.95 |
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1981 S TYPE TWO GEM PROOF RED LINCOLN CENT. $68.95 |
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2009P&D LINCOLN CENT TWO-ROLL SET “PRESIDENCY” – LP4 $18.49 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set Presidency Mint Issue $12.95 |
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2009 (P) Lincoln Log Cabin Cent Roll, Two BU Rolls H/T $18.00 |
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Lincoln Wheat Cents + two Indian Head cents $0.89 |
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Two 1943 Steel Lincoln Cents Uncirculated $0.99 |
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Two old rolls of Lincoln Wheat Cents $0.99 |
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2009 P&D LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET *PROFESSIONAL* $6.95 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET P&D ** LOG CABIN** $9.95 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET P&D **FORMATIVE YEARS** $6.95 |
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2009 P&D LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET *PRESIDENCY* $6.95 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET *PRESIDENCY* (LP4) 12/03 $12.95 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENTS TWO ROLL SETS 4-P& 4-D ALL 2009 CENT $32.95 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Professional Life” LP3 $15.99 |
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TWO 2009-P PROFESSIONAL LIFE LINCOLN CENT SEALED BOXES $115.00 |
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2 2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Sets Professional Life LP3 $24.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Professional Life” LP3 $14.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Formative Years” LP2 $17.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Professional Life” LP3 $75.00 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Professional Life” LP3 $14.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Professional Life” LP3 $14.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Professional Life” LP3 $14.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Professional Life” LP3 $14.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Professional Life” LP3 $14.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Professional Life” LP3 $14.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Formative Years” LP2 $17.50 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two Roll Set Formative Years LP2 $19.95 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Professional Life” LP3 $13.95 |
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1915 & 1915-D LINCOLN WHEAT CENTS,TWO NICE EARLY WHEATS $7.07 |
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Two rolls BU 1961 Pand D Lincoln Memorial Cents. $4.99 |
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Two rolls BU 1962 Pand D Lincoln Memorial Cents. $4.99 |
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Two rolls BU 1963 Pand D Lincoln Memorial Cents. $4.99 |
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Two rolls BU 1964 Pand D Lincoln Memorial Cents. $4.99 |
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Two 1925-S Lincoln Cents, Good $1.89 |
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Two Uncirculated 1955-D Lincoln Cents, B and E $1.69 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Professional Life” (LP3 $18.99 |
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2009 P D LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET FORMATIVE YEARS LP2 $29.95 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two Roll Set Professional Life LP3 $16.95 |
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Lincoln Cent – Formative Years – P&D Two-Roll Set – LP2 $22.95 |
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2009 D TWO ROLLS SEALED LINCOLN LOG CABIN CENT PENNY $8.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set Presidency LP4 New Box $24.95 |
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2009 LINCOLN CENT TWO ROLL SET–FORMATIVE YEARS–LP2- $28.00 |
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2009P&D LINCOLN CENT TWO-ROLL SET “PRESIDENCY” – LP4 $18.99 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set, Professional Life (LP3) $19.95 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set, Formative Years (LP2) $19.95 |
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2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set, Presidency (LP4) $19.95 |
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Cent Folder,Lincoln No.2,1941-1974 $2.99 This is an Official Whitman Coin Folder for the Lincoln / Cents Collection Dated 1941 – 1974 (Volume Two). / / FEATURES: This book allows you to store and display Lincoln cents dated / 1941 through 1974 inclusive. / This is a sturdy dark blue, three panel thick cardboard folder. / This folder will hold 90 pennies. / Each coin slot is dated and mint marked according to which mint the / coin was st… |
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Proof Lincoln Cent 1981-S ty2 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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Proof Lincoln Cent Set 1968-S to 2008-S including 81-S ty2 (43pc.) 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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Lincoln Cents Folder #2, 1941-1974 $1.40 This is an Official Whitman Coin Folder for the Lincoln / Cents Collection Dated 1941 – 1974 (Volume Two). / / FEATURES: This book allows you to store and display Lincoln cents dated / 1941 through 1974 inclusive. / This is a sturdy dark blue, three panel thick cardboard folder. / This folder will hold 90 pennies. / Each coin slot is dated and mint marked according to which mint the / coin was st… |
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Lincoln Memorial Cents Number Two: Collection Starting 1999 $1.47 This is an official Whitman coin folder for the Lincoln Memorial / Cents Collection starting 1999 (No.2). / / FEATURES: This book allows you to store and display Lincoln Memorial cents / starting with the year 1999 to present. / This is a sturdy dark blue, three panel thick cardboard folder. / This folder will hold 90 pennies. / The first 13 slots are dated and mint marked according to which mint… |
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Lincoln Memorial Cents: Collection 1959 to 1998 (Official Whitman Coin Folder) $1.19 This is an Official Whitman Coin Folder for the Lincoln Memorial / Cents Collection Dated 1959 – 1998. / / FEATURES: This book allows you to store and display Lincoln Memorial cents / dated 1959 through 1998 inclusive. / This is a sturdy dark blue, three panel thick cardboard folder. / This folder will hold 90 pennies. / Each coin slot is dated and mint marked according to which mint the / coin w… |