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1914-D Lincoln Cent

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As the coin presses in Denver shut down production of the one cent coin in 1914, no one regarded the 1914-D as a rarity. Consequently, most of the 1.2 million mintage entered circulation, where they acquired heavy wear or became lost forever.However, by 1936 the scarcity of the 1914-D Lincoln Cent was widely recognized. One numismatic circular, Raymond’s Standard Catalogue of United States Coins and Currency, listed the value of the 1914-D at $2.50, the highest of any Lincoln Cent. When the popularity of Lincoln Cent collecting soared in the 1950′s and 60′s, the 1914-D became one of the most sought after coin in numismatics. Prices rose accordingly. With fame and popularity came problems. Alteration fraudsters and counterfeiters took advantage of inexperienced collectors in their zeal to add a 1914-D to their coin albums, unloading thousands of fakes on the market. Some scholars believe there may have been more phony 1914-D Lincolns in existence than authentic examples. 





 The 1914-D is one of the most “faked” Lincoln Cent Key Dates, and many fakes are made from 1944-D Lincoln Cents. However, a collector can learn certain details so they don’t become a victim to a sellers scam. First, notice the D mint mark on the authentic version and compare it to the fake, the D will have more of a “boxed” appearance and be angler inside the “D”. Second, near the third fold of Lincoln’s shirt where it meets his over coat, there should be a die crack connecting it to the rim. Third, a true 1914-D will not have the designer initials V.D.B. under the shoulder, the designer initials where not placed on this area of the coin until 1918. 





 Over the decades, this has not dampened enthusiasm for the 1914-D. Price increases have been consistent over the years. No surprise, since this is a key date in one of the most widely collected series in US numismatics.





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