about $1500
A very-well worn example will bring several hundred dollars. A very well-struck uncirculated coin that has retained its original red coloring could easily reach $10,000.
If it is just a 1909s, prices start at 75.00 in good up to over 1300.00 in mint state. Meaning if it looks brand new with no wear. If there are tiny letters VDB on the back at the 6:00 position, it's a much rarer coin with values ranging from $700 to over $2000
No a 1973 penny will not have VDB.
VDB is found on reverse of wheat cents below the saying UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
about $1500
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.
A very-well worn example will bring several hundred dollars. A very well-struck uncirculated coin that has retained its original red coloring could easily reach $10,000.
If it is just a 1909s, prices start at 75.00 in good up to over 1300.00 in mint state. Meaning if it looks brand new with no wear. If there are tiny letters VDB on the back at the 6:00 position, it's a much rarer coin with values ranging from $700 to over $2000
I would take it to your closest coin collector and let him look at it. Take it to at least 2 collectors and see what they say. If you are thinking of selling it take it to multiple collectors and find the one that will give the most.
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.
All Lincoln cents from 1918 to date have the initials VDB it stands for Victor D. Brenner the designer of the coin.
No a 1973 penny will not have VDB.
The initials VDB were those of Victor David Brenner, who designed the Lincoln cent.
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.
VDB is found on reverse of wheat cents below the saying UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
The VDB Story - 1998 TV is rated/received certificates of: Belgium:KT