1909 S Lincoln Cent Key Date First-Year Issue | Low Mintage of Only 1,825,00 512
Denomination: Small CentCoin: Lincoln WheatComposition: CopperYear: 1931Color: BNStrike Type: BusinessFineness: 0.95Mint Location: San FranciscoKM Number: 109Country of Origin: United StatesUp for auction/sale is a premier first-year 1909-S Lincoln Wheat Cent in choice AU to MS (About Uncirculated to Mint State) Brown condition.Struck during the inaugural year of Victor David Brenner’s iconic design, the 1909-S stands alongside the 1909-S VDB and 1931-S as one of the essential key-date pillars of the entire Lincoln Cent series. With a meager total mintage of just 1,825,000 pieces, high-grade examples boasting minimal friction, bold detail, and untouched original brown patina are highly sought after by collectors worldwide. This specimen offers impressive surface preservation, sharp design details, and deep luster remaining in the fields—making it a stellar centerpiece for any Whitman, Dansco, or registry-level collection.