Coin Highlights:
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Date: 1909
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Mint: San Francisco
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Denomination: 1 Cent
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Grade: PCGS VF20
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Variety: S Over Horizontal S (RPM FS-501)
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Composition: Bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)
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Weight: 3.11 grams
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Diameter: 19 mm
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Edge: Plain
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Obverse Design: Abraham Lincoln by Victor D. Brenner
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Reverse Design: Wheat ears with “ONE CENT” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”
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Mintage: 1,825,000 (total for 1909-S)
Historical Significance:
The 1909-S Lincoln cent marked the inaugural year of the iconic Wheat Ear reverse and the first U.S. coin to feature a real historical figure. This rare overmintmark variety occurred when the original horizontal “S” was mistakenly punched, then corrected with a second upright “S”—a valuable error preserved through early hand-punching processes.
Collectibility:
The 1909-S/S is a coveted variety for Lincoln cent specialists and error collectors alike. With only a small number of examples known in mid-circulated grades, this PCGS-certified VF20 specimen offers strong detail and excellent value for a key RPM from the first year of issue.
