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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.
What is 1909 US penny worth?
There are several major varieties of the US 1909 cent. First off is the Indian penny, which, as you might expect, has an Indian head on the front of it. If you have one of these pennies and on underneath the wreath on the reverse there is an "S" mintmark, the coin is worth over $200, however, such examples are rare and if you have no mintmark under the wreath you have a coin worth a few bucks depending on the grade. You may also have a 1909 Lincoln wheat penny, however, there are 4 major varieties of this coin. First, on the reverse of the coin under the wheat stalks there may or may not be the letters VDB, if there is the letters VDB you have what is known as a VDB cent, these are rarer than ones without the VDB designation. If you have a VDB cent with no mintmark under the date on the front of the coin, it is worth a few bucks in circulated condition. If you have a VDB cent with an "S" mintmark under the date, you have a very desirable coin worth several hundred dollars depending on condition. If you have no VDB and there is no mintmark on your coin, your coin is worth a few bucks. However, if you have no VDB and an "S" mintmark, your coin is worth anywhere from $20 to a few hundred dollars depending on condition.Do not clean your coins. Cleaning coins will only decrease their value, especially if you have a rare coin like a 1909 S VDB.
1909 VDB penny?
Assuming it has no mintmark and the coin is circulated, retail is $8.00 to $16.00 depending on condition.
What is a 1909 wheat back penny worth?
Between a couple of dollars and several thousand dollars - it depends on: (1) the condition of the coin - better condition is worth more, (2) whether it has the initials "VDB" on the reverse of the coin, just above the rim, between the ends of the wheat stalks - VDB is worth more than non-VDB, and (3) whether it has an "S" mintmark below the date - "S" is worth more than no mintmark.
What is the difference between a 1909 vdb and a 1909 vdb s penny?
A lot of money and 4,000 miles. 1909 VDB cents were struck in Philadelphia and retail for about $7. Like all Phila. coins before 1979/80 (except for "war nickels") they do not have a mint mark. 1909-S VDB cents were struck in San Francisco and have a small S under the date. These are much rarer and retail for $900 to $1500 depending on condition.
What does svdb stand for?
You are talking about a 1909 Lincoln cent. The S is the mintmark found on the face of the coin below the date. The VDB is the designer's initials found at the bottom rim on the reverse.
What is the value of an uncirculated 1909 VBD Penny?
As of late August 2012 an uncirculated 1909 VDB penny with no mintmark is worth at least $20. In higher uncirculated conditions they can be worth up to $400.
Where do you find the mint mark on a 1909 vdb lincoln cent?
The mint mark on a 1909 VDB Lincoln cent can be found on the reverse (back) of the coin, below the wheat stalks and above the letters "ONE CENT." If there is no mint mark present, it indicates that the coin was minted in Philadelphia.
What is retail price for a 1909 wheat penny?
It depends by what you mean by 1909. There are 4 varieties of 1909 wheat pennies. A 1909 with no mintmark and no "V.D.B." between the wheat stalks on the back of the coin is fairly common and sells for about $1 in circulated condition. If you have a 1909 with no mintmark with a "V.D.B." between the wheat stalks on the back of the coin it is worth about $9 or so in circulated condition. A 1909 with an S mintmark and no VDB sells for about $50 in circulated condition. While a 1909 with an S mintmark and a V.D.B. between the wheat stalks on the back of the penny sells for $500 or more in circulated condition. If you want to buy uncirculated coins, expect to pay many times the values I listed, especially for rarities like the 1909 S VDB
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.
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.
