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One of the most common counterfeits is the "added S mintmark". These often have the wrong serifs on the "S" -- they are not parallel like a real one's are. But there are so many different kinds of counterfeits out there for this coin, it could be a dozen different things to look for. I would recommend you check your local library or book store for a book about counterfeit coin detection.

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Q: How can you tell if you have a fake 1909 s vdb penny?
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What penny from 1909 is rarest?

A 1909-S VDB penny!


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.


How can you tell the difference between a real and counterfeit 1909 VDB Lincoln Penny?

Have it checked by a coin dealer.


I have a 1909 penny but it is not marked with a mint like a s or d but some people say its from philaldephia if its not marked and you can see the vdb on the back how much is it worth?

A penny that is 1909 VDB could get up to around $5. The reason is because a penny that is 1909 VDB has 28 million pennies minted.


What is a 1909vdb penny worth?

1909 VDB (Victor D. Brenner) About $5-30 depending on condition. 1909 S VDB: About $800-8000 depending on condition.


How much is a 1909 High Grade condition wheat penny worth?

1909 VDB - extra fine condition (EF40) - $20 1909 -S VDB - EF40 - $ 1500 1909 - EF40 - $7.00 1909-S - EF40 - $275


What is the oldest wheat penny?

The 1909 S VDB wheat cent is the rarest to date.


Where was the 1909 Lincoln penny made?

Philadelphia - 27,995,000 with the designer's initial VDB on the back; 72,700,000 without.San Francisco - 484,000 with VDB; 1,825,000 without


How much is a 1909 circulated penny worth?

There are 6 different kinds of pennies that were minted in 1909 : In circulated condition, they will have the following values : 1909 Indian Head Cent -- $2.00 1909-S Indian Head Cent ("S" is on the back at the bottom) -- $250.00 1909 Lincoln Cent -- $1.00 1909-S Lincoln Cent ("S" is under the date) -- $50.00 1909 VDB Lincoln Cent ("VDB" is on the back at the bottom) -- $3.50 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent ("S" under the date AND "VDB" on the back at the bottom) -- $400-$500 it matters in whatcondition the penny is in


What is a rare date wheat penny?

1909 S VDB wheat cent is a rare date.


What is value of 1909 s vdb penny?

A penny that is 1909 S VDB could get up to around $500. The reason is because a penny that is 1909 S VDB only has 1/2 a million pennies minted. A regular penny has around 10-500 million pennies minted.AnswerIn circulated condition, its worth $500 to $700 A nice uncirculated one is worth $1,000 to $1,200More:According to USA Coin Book, a 1909 S VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth about $700 in good condition up to about $1,500 in MS60 mint condition. A coin in MS63 choice uncirculated grade is worth about $2,125.


1909 VDB penny?

Assuming it has no mintmark and the coin is circulated, retail is $8.00 to $16.00 depending on condition.