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Privy marks have generated excitement among collectors in recent years, but how much is too much? A privy mark is a small, distinguishing symbol or mark added to coins during the minting process, typically used to commemorate a special event, anniversary or to add a layer of security. The use of privy marks has a long history that dates to at ...

For a well-known rarity, you can’t beat the 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent. When meeting someone for the first time, the subject of my unusual profession often comes up. After some brief description of the hobby and what I do, many will ask about the one coin they know about: the super-famous 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent.The 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln ...