1909-S Cent Brings Attention
There is not much evidence of 1909-S hoards. The expectation is that someone would have saved the 1909-S in some numbers, and it is slightly more available than might be expected today.
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Design Types and Design Varieties:
Understanding the Differences That Matter
Most design types are not considered varieties. In many cases, one design was used for a particular period and was then replaced by another. When the designs were used during separate years, they simply represented different types within the larger series.
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End of an Era
Mint Announces End to the Cent in 2025
Announcement made.The United States Mint announced that it would cease striking business strike (circulating) Lincoln Cent by the end of 2025.On November 12, an official ceremony celebrating the end of the denomination a...
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