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Victor David Brenner's design for the Lincoln Cent broke new ground by placing the image of an actual person on a coin made for circulation. In another break with tradition, Brenner placed his initials near the bottom of the back of the coin. Despite their small size, the letters V.D.B. were obvious enough to created an uproar with the public and Mint officials, who immediately demanded their removal. This was done later in 1909, resulting in the creation of four varieties: 1909 (with and without V.D.B.) and 1909-S (with and without V.D.B.). The 1909-S V.D.B. is the rarest of the four varieties.
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What is a rare date for Lincoln coins?
One of the rarest Lincoln coins is a penny. 1909S VDB. S designates that the coin was minted in San Francisco, CA and VDB are the initials of the designer of the coin.
What are some common rare coin dates?
Rare coins are not common. Some rare coins that well known would be a 1909 S VDB penny.
1909 S VDB penny?
Retail values for circulated coins run from $730.00-$1,630.00 depending on grade.
Is V.D.B. new on the 2009 one cent coins?
No. The "VDB" has been on the obverse side of the Lincoln cent since 1918. For a time in 1909 the "VDB" was on the reverse of the coin but was removed that same year and was not on it again until 1918.
What is the difference between a 1909 vdb and a 1909 vdb s penny?
The main difference between a 1909 VDB penny and a 1909 VDB S penny lies in the mint where they were produced. The 1909 VDB penny was minted at the Philadelphia Mint and bears the VDB initials on the reverse, while the 1909 VDB S penny was minted at the San Francisco Mint and also bears the VDB initials. The inclusion of the "S" mintmark on the 1909 VDB S penny indicates its San Francisco origin.
What is svdb for pennies?
It's actually S VDB. The S is a mintmark. Coins with this mintmark were minted at San Francisco. VDB stands for Victor David Brenner. He was the person who designed the front of the head. These initials were displayed on the back of the coin for part of 1909.
When did they stop putting VDB on the back of the penny?
They stopped putting the VDB on the back of the penny in 1909, the same year they started it. In 1918 the VDB was again placed on the cent but it is located on the obverse [heads] side along the rim at Lincoln's right shoulder. It is still there today although it can be difficult to see if the die has been used to strike a lot of coins.
How much is a vdb Lincoln wheat penny worth?
For a 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cent, value is $3.00-$5.00 for most lower grade coins.
What is a VDB nickel worth?
VDB is a designation for some 1909 dated cents it has nothing to do with nickels and there is no such thing as a VDB nickel.
What does VDB mean on a Lincoln penny?
It is the initials of Victor David Brenner, the coin's designer.
Is there a VDB under the 1973 D penny?
No a 1973 penny will not have VDB.
How much is a 1909 Lincoln wheat cent worth?
Assuming no reverse initials (VDB) or S mintmark. Depending on the grade of the coin retail values are $3.50-$12.00 for circulated coins and $20.00-$25.00 for uncirculated coins.
