| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 187 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $340.00 |
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1909-S PCI VF (obverse wiped).
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Steve Deckling Collection. Strong wood grain effect derives from the incomplete alloying for the blanks used to strike some San Francisco Indian cents (and Lincoln cents, for that matter). PCI... |
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| 188 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $370.00 |
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1909-S NGC VF-30 BN.
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Brock Megran Collection. A full top diamond and a hint of an additional diamond on the headdress drop confers the NGC VF-30 grade. Rich maroon-brown patina makes this every bit of the most original... |
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| 189 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $475.00 |
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1909-S NGC XF-40.
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Right at three diamonds support the NGC XF-40 assessment, and there is no doubt about the highly appealing chocolate patina. As if the Indian were spitting, a linear contact mark rests diagonally in... |
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| 332 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $775.00 |
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1909-S PCGS Genuine, code 91.
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Not horrible at arm's length, but the pumpkin-orange color requires closer examination, at which some anomalies become apparent. It appears as if someone took a red-brown UNC and attempted to make it... |
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| 333 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $1,050.00 |
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1909-S NGC MS-64 BN.
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Impressive sharpness for this key includes 4 laser-sharp diamonds and prominently delineated feathers everywhere except at the extreme left edge of the first. Beautiful luster manages to provide some... |
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| 335 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $370.00 |
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1909-S VF.
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Pascal's Album Collection. Evidently VF-20 by today's standards, even though LIBERTY is expressed by modest weakness at the second and last letters. Only the top diamond shows on the band, but... |
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| 336 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $2,500.00 |
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1909-S PCGS MS-65RB(shield).
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The red-brown color designation seems hopelessly inaccurate for a cent with this much blazing copper-orange luster, as there really is no evidence of fading. Fewer than a handful of tiny grey carbon... |
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| 262 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $475.00 |
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1909-S PCGS F-12.
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Olive-brown patina distributes perfectly evenly across the entire coin and benefits from darker accents embedded into recessed details. Add to this a reasonably strong LIBERTY ("LI" is a bit weak)... |
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| 263 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $1,250.00 |
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1909-S PCGS MS-64RB.
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Eagle-eye sticker. The obverse appears to grade MS-65,and both sides feature a noticeable majority of the original mint-red color. For that matter, even the reverse appears to be very strong for... |
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| 264 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $1,350.00 |
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1909-S NGC MS-64 (no line).
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Equal parts red and brown shimmer across the very attractive obverse, while the reverse features a huge majority of mint red, appearing just about fully so at first glance. On top of that, the age of... |
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| 250 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $425.00 |
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1909-S ANACS VF-25.
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LIBERTY is strong and bold, with each letter fully visible, albeit LIB is a trifle weak. As an added bonus, this key shows off rock solid, fully original medium chocolate patina, unaffected by stains... |
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| 251 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $475.00 |
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1909-S XF details/cleaned.
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All four diamonds show, but the center two are weak. While a little odd and out of place, the honey-olive color isn't entirely unattractive on the obverse, but seems overly glossy on the reverse. The... |
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| 252 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $825.00 |
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1909-S ANACS MS-62BN.
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The obverse seems very strong for just MS-62 BN, with slender traces of mint red grazing a few of the devices, positioned nicely around well struck details. The reverse appears to exhibit very light... |
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| 380 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $425.00 |
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1909-S NGC F-15 BN.
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At least part of every letter in LIBERTY can be seen, although LIB are visible only at the upper quarter of each. Thick, rich layers of sienna-brown patina pile up on both sides, with many crumbs of... |
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| 381 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $475.00 |
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1909-S PCGS VF-20.
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Vintage medium-brown patina is absolutely perfect for the grade. LIBERTY is technically just a shade from being complete, but the equivalent of two diamonds supports the VF-20 assessment. There are... |
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| 253 | The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010 | $390.00 |
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1909-S ANACS GD-6.
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Surprisingly well defined on the reverse for such a low grade as G-6, the obverse suffers minor strike weakness that prohibits any but the top of "RT" of LIBERTY from showing, and this is the reason... |
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| 254 | The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010 | $500.00 |
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1909-S XF.
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Equivalent of less than three diamonds suggest the XF grade level, along with a full LIBERTY, of course. Remarkable for a coin with twenty points of wear, traces of original mint red clings to the... |
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| 255 | The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010 | $600.00 |
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1909-S PCGS XF-45.
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Equivalent of about two diamonds can be seen on the down ribbon, and LIBERTY is boldly brought up on the headband, while the reverse is plenty sharp enough for the XF grade level. Both sides exhibit... |
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| 256 | The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010 | $650.00 |
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1909-S NGC XF-45 BN.
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Three diamonds show on the ribbon, giving impetus for a better XF grade, and sharpness is affected merely by light wear throughout. The patina is unusually attractive even under magnification,... |
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| 298 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $550.00 |
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1909-S XF.
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Three diamonds on the ribbon are at least partially visible, and LIBERTY is bold as can be (for 1909-S) on the headband, leading to grade assessment at or very near the extremely-fine level. ... |
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| 299 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $650.00 |
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1909-S NGC XF-45 BN.
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The equivalent of three diamonds can be seen on the ribbon, and that would typically suggest an XF-40 grade assessment, but it's possible that the extremely attractive, strictly original walnut-brown... |
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| 300 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $675.00 |
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1909-S NGC XF-45.
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Perhaps harmlessly oiled at one time, the devices and open fields display slightly glossy olive-tan tint, while there is plenty of deep brown patina remaining within the protected areas. Only about... |
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| 206 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $600.00 |
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1909-S PCGS VF-30.
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Surfaces are entirely draped in original sienna-brown patina that yields perfectly to almond-tan just across the devices, culminating in the coveted "circulation cameo" appearance. Perhaps a hint... |
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| 207 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $750.00 |
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1909-S PCGS Genuine.
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There is no denying the altered surfaces indicated by PCGS Genuine-94, as this is a well cleaned coin that shows subsequent inept attempts to recolor the surfaces. Compounding the problems is a... |
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| 208 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $1,250.00 |
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1909-S PCGS MS-64RB.
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The reverse is very close to remaining fully red, while the upper half of the obverse is draped with subdued orange color that mandates an RB designation. Minor bagmarks in the left obverse field are... |
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| 145 | The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009 | $650.00 |
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1909-S VF.
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Full LIBERTY and the equivalent of nearly two full diamonds recommend a grade of VF-20 for this key Indian cent. A limited presence of oily reside can be seen near the rims of each side, but should... |
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| 477 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $511.00 |
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1909-S PCGS F-12.
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There was a time when full LIBERTY was required for the "fine" grade, but this key 1909-S shows only the tops of every letter. However, on the reverse, the shield lines are nearly all showing. |
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| 478 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $550.00 |
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1909-S PCGS VF-20.
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Superb surface quality and chocolate-brown patina contribute to outstanding the outstanding vintage appearance. "IB" on the headband is not quite bold, but about half of the feather and leaf details... |
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| 479 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $575.00 |
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1909-S PCGS VF-25.
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A marvel of superior original quality and perfect color. LIBERTY is 100% readable and particularly sharp over the last five letters, and the upper diamond on the ribbon is fully impressed. ... |
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| 480 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $575.00 |
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1909-S PCGS VF-25.
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Perfect olive-tan color and bold detail couldn't be better suited to the PCGS VF-25 grade. LIBERTY is moderately worn along the bottoms of BERT, and the "Y" is indistinct. |
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| 528 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $250.00 |
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1909-S Good/damaged.
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Budgetary constraints may provide impetus to bid on this key Indian head cent. Rim ticks on the obverse are not obtrusive, but a sizeable scratch rips through the shield, and a couple of other... |
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| 529 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $390.00 |
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1909-S F/rim marks.
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Just barely enough of LIBERTY is readable to permit the grade of F-12 to be assigned this, the final key date to the Indian head cent series. "LIB" is faint, but qualifies as being visible. A... |
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| 236 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $350.00 |
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1909-S ANACS Fine Details, Net VG-8, cleaned.
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Cleaned some time ago, but not dramatically so, as the color has recovered somewhat to a not-unattractive olive-green patina. Details grade aside, LIBERTY is not quite readable, as LIB are very... |
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| 237 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $2,600.00 |
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1909-S PCGS MS-64 RD.
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From the standpoint of original quality, good color and lack of blemishes, this key date Indian head cent is for all intents and purposes a "gem" coin. The luster booms, the color is bright and... |
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| 448 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $450.00 |
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1909-S Indian Head cent VF-20
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The 1909-S Indian Head cent is one of those coins that actually seldom appears in low grades. Apparently, most were pulled out of circulation soon after introduction of the new Lincoln cent, and thus... |
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| 271 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $510.00 |
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1909-S ANACS XF-40.
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A touch of tan contrast is provided across the highpoint details and in the fields against a bronze backdrop, although the reverse is about a full shade darker than the obverse. The equivalent of... |
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| 333 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $450.00 |
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1909-S PCGS VF-20.
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The surfaces on this San Francisco key-date issue are relatively smooth with an appealing light brown aspect. A couple insignificant marks are perceived on Liberty's neck and are mainly noted for... |
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| 334 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $475.00 |
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1909-S VF-35+ Lightly Cleaned.
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Even though the light cleaning has imparted a somewhat unnatural aspect, it should retone in time. There are a couple minute marks to note along with 3-3/4 diamonds observed on the headdress ribbon. |
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| 335 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $525.00 |
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1909-S NGC XF-40 Brown.
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Recognized as the second key-date in this ever popular series, this particular specimen displays a copious, handsome brown aspect, no detracting surface flaws, and distinct detailing for the ascribed... |
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| 1045 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $280.00 |
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1909-S F.
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Cuban-cigar brown surfaces and completely original, which is important with a coin of this caliber and importance. The 1909-S transition year Indian Cent is one of the main keys, and it is a must... |
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| 351 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $500.00 |
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1909-S PCGS XF-40.
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This choice medium brown specimen, which is a key date to the series, has smooth surfaces, no detractions to indicate, and is nicely struck. With a total mintage of only 309,000, it is a fitting... |
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| 352 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $725.00 |
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1909-S MS-63 RB.
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A superior specimen of this particularly scarce key date. It has the distinction of having the lowest mintage (309,000) of any Small Cent struck for general circulation from 1857 to 2005. A light... |
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