GTG: 1909-VDB Lincoln cent

This coin is special to me, even though I have owned at least one higher grade example.

It has a known, unbroken provenance which dates back more than a century. You don't often see that on US coins, unless they're top-tier rarities. This isn't, but it is special. Let me explain.

It came from an original roll saved in 1909 by Marion, Ohio banker Leroy D. Zachman, and passed down through three generations of his family for 110 years, until it was given to me in late 2019 by Leroy's great-grandson, Josh Zachman (@kazuma78).

I was touched by the gift and felt it made a perfect addition to my collection, so I submitted it to PCGS. The results were fortuitous for me, as I was expecting MS64 RB. What grade did it receive? Click the little spoiler box when you're ready to see.

I'd rather have this piece than a matte proof of the same date.

Spoiler: Click here when you're ready to see the answer.

Here is Leroy Zachman in old age, seen in some old newspaper articles about collecting.





And here is is his signature on a National banknote.

 

@mike estes - the answer was already posted above- in my previous post- Post #22. Just click the little grey button.

Yes, speaking of that little grey button, it is a fun but lesser-known feature of the software.

 

The little grey spoiler box is kinda sneaky and unobtrusive.