and it sold too!

Lots of us can say the same. Some 1909-S VDB pricing history. Wish I had gotten one when I started collecting in the 50s!

1950: $5.00
1980: $200
1995: $350
2003: $475
2012: $750

http://www.us-coin-values-advisor.com/Lincoln-Cents-key-dates-for-sale.html#1909-S%20VDB

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Water is still dark at my end of the pool :scratch:

 

A transition coin minted mainly to make people accept the small cent concept. And as mentioned all were struck in Prof with Proof dies.

 

The explanation is in the other side of the supply/DEMAND equation. I have several coin varieties with 50 or fewer known which are available from $100 to $1000. But there are only about 100 serious collectors of these varieties. Now a 1909-S VDB is a thousand times more common and yet commands a stiff premium because of the DEMAND.

One thing to consider, if you collect something in low demand and then it becomes fashionable, you can make a significant profit.

Of course I just like rarities because they are rare.