Thinking About Finally Completing My US Cent Set. - Page 2

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jbuck Moderator United States 192945 Posts	Posted 07/22/2026 12:19 pm Quote: I bought a 1931-S in the raw. I did as well, nearly 18 years ago at a coin show. I am not sure I would do that now. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 102766 Posts	Posted 07/22/2026 2:22 pm excellent additions Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
LibertyEagle20 Pillar of the Community United States 1241 Posts	Posted 08/04/2026 6:29 pm I'm down to just the 09-s vdb, 14-d, and 22 plain. These last few have been a real pain. I bet I've made 10 offers on various examples of these in the last few weeks but I've had no luck. Doesn't seem like anyone is flexible in price. I'm finding it hard to settle for say a fine when a vf is only slightly more. I have a feeling this may take a while... Report this Post to the Staff
hfjacinto Pillar of the Community United States 7379 Posts	Posted 08/04/2026 7:12 pm I did the full set by buying mostly raw from a trusted dealer. The prices even 6 years ago were so much better than now. I have 2 full sets, one from 1909 to 2019 (1922 no d is slabbed) the other goes to 2021 (in that one the 1909 s VDB and 1914 D are slabbed) I'm done with Lincoln's though, while I may upgrade one or 2 to full red I have no real interest in continuing that series. My Slabbed Dansco 7070 with Gold Page My Slabbed IHC Set My Slabbed 20th Century Type Set Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 102766 Posts	Posted 08/04/2026 10:38 pm Quote: I'm done with Lincoln's though, while I may upgrade one or 2 to full red I have no real interest in continuing that series. you ain't gonna at least try to get them caught up to the last 'for circulation' 2025 cents? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 192945 Posts	Posted 08/05/2026 10:47 am Quote: I'm down to just the 09-s vdb, 14-d, and 22 plain... I'm finding it hard to settle for say a fine when a vf is only slightly more. I have a feeling this may take a while... I feel you there. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
thecoinczar Valued Member United States 457 Posts	Posted 08/07/2026 07:32 am LibertyEagle20, I am in the same boat as you are, having completed my business strike Lincoln Cent collection, except for the 1909 S, 1909 S VDB, 1914 D, and the 1922 plain cents. The costs to acquire these cents are prohibitive and out of my league right now, but I do hope to finalize this set in the future. For now, my Dansco album with four holes inside, remains on the shelf with all of my other completed Lincoln Cent albums waiting for my ship to come in. Report this Post to the Staff
CKcollectibles2 Valued Member United States 95 Posts	Posted 08/07/2026 1:50 pm I know I got very lucky, but a few months ago I actually found a 1912-S Wheat cent in circulation! It was probably vg-8. Has anyone else found a semi-key date in circulation? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 192945 Posts	Posted 08/07/2026 1:52 pm Quote: a few months ago I actually found a 1912-S Wheat cent in circulation! It was probably vg-8. Outstanding! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
LibertyEagle20 Pillar of the Community United States 1241 Posts	Posted 08/12/2026 09:37 am I don't think I've found a key or semi key in circulation. I definitely did find a 1909 vdb though. I may have also found a very poor condition 22-D but I can't recall for sure if it was from bank rolls or an ebay lot. I made one more purchase toward this set but it hasn't arrived yet. A 1914-D vf20 pcgs. So I think now I just need the 09-s vdb and the 22 plain if I want to count that one. Def saved the toughest for last.. Report this Post to the Staff
cptbilly Pillar of the Community United States 2023 Posts	Posted 08/13/2026 11:28 am Is having a 1922 "weak D" LWC better than having no 1922 plain when it comes to completing the 1909 - 1940 album ? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 192945 Posts	Posted 08/13/2026 12:13 pm Quote: Is having a 1922 "weak D" LWC better than having no 1922 plain when it comes to completing the 1909 - 1940 album ? It is certainly cheaper. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
cptbilly Pillar of the Community United States 2023 Posts	Posted 08/13/2026 1:23 pm Quote: It is certainly cheaper. Indeed. Edited by cptbilly 08/13/2026 1:24 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 102766 Posts	Posted 08/13/2026 1:35 pm Quote: Quote: Is having a 1922 "weak D" LWC better than having no 1922 plain when it comes to completing the 1909 - 1940 album ? It is certainly cheaper. Yes it would be cheaper and you'll have that hole filled. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
LibertyEagle20 Pillar of the Community United States 1241 Posts	Posted Today 1H 18M ago The 1909-S VDB is really no joke. I found a good price on an XF40 the other day but ebay was incorrectly charging sales tax so I messaged the seller to update the listing to fix the issue and it sold before they even replied. Next I negotiated a deal on a VF35 with a seller and he agreed. However when he updated the price, the coin sold within TEN SECONDS!! Someone bought it before I could click the buy-it-now and I missed out yet again. It seems like a lot of coins are "cooling off" right now but this 09-S VDB may be the most in-demand coin I've ever tried to purchase. The hunt continues.. Report this Post to the Staff
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