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Message:: [QUOTE="bhp3rd, post: 688266, member: 16510"]14-D is very tough in mint state, 09-S VDB is common 14-D is very tough in mint state, 09-S VDB is common. Learning about Lincoln's is an eye opening experience to be sure.The toughest of all is 14-D and 22 no "D" die in mint state - the 26-S does not even come close if we are just talking "mint state".The 26-S is the highest priced regular issue Lincoln in MS-65 Red, why? because there is only one known but in MS-63, 64 it is common as is the 09-S VDB as is the 55 doubled die. It took me awhile to learn these little facts.Go to any show and you will always find 09-S VDB's, 55-doubled dies and and probably up to a few dozen of each in mint state - they are always availible and the 26-S is to but not as readily availible in red mint state.Do the same thing with the 14-D and 22 "no D" and you will learn that "these coin are rare'. Others that are very rare are, 1990 Proof "no S" - 1915-P in gem grades red, 1972-p ddo #4 (in any grade) and believe or not to a lessor degree the 1954-P in gem grades - I challenge anyone to try and find a MS-66 Red 1954-P at any show. 1910-S, 11-S, 12-S, and 13-S are tough to find in original color as many of the "D's" are also. Learning about these coins is a world of fun and challenge and well worth the effort.[/QUOTE]