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1909 is considered to be one of the key dates for Lincoln cents. Two varieties were struck at each mint, with those from San Francisco being scarcer.
Check the back of the coin at the bottom for tiny letters V.D.B. Those are the initials of Victor D. Brenner, the coin's designer. About 484,000 cents were minted at San Francisco before the Mint removed them in response to public pressure(*). The remaining 1.8 million 1909 S cents are blank at the bottom of the back side.
Retail values as of 01/2010 are approximately:
No initials:
Very worn condition - $79
Moderately worn - $114
Slightly worn - $150
Almost no wear - $230
Uncirculated - $288-720 depending on quality
With initials:
Very worn condition - $730
Moderately worn - $1140
Slightly worn - $1270
Almost no wear - $1500
Uncirculated - $1650-4300
(*) Brenner's initials were more prominently shown than the monograms on other coins of the time, which some people interpreted as being egotistical. There is also more than a little evidence that prejudice was a major factor, because Brenner wasn't a Christian. See for example see the recent flap over where "In God We Trust" should appear on the Presidential dollar coins.
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What are the rare copper pennies?
The rare small cents are: 1877 1908-S 1909-S (Indian Head Cent) 1909-S VDB (Lincoln Cent) 1909-S (Lincoln Sent) 1914-D
What is the value of an 1909 svdb penny?
The 1909-S VDB is the rarest and most valuable Lincoln cent that exists, and is worth no less than $500, and the value increases with better condition.
Is a 1909 lincoln cent rare?
Not unless you have a 1909 S VDB cent. If you have this coin it will have a S under the date and the letters VDB on the reverse at the very bottom.
What is the value of 1909 S VDB cent?
$500.00
Value of a 1909 svdb p?
7-11-11>>> If you mean a 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln cent? Circulated examples have average retail values from $700.00 to $1,350.00 depending on the grade of the coin.
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 are the rare copper pennies?
The rare small cents are: 1877 1908-S 1909-S (Indian Head Cent) 1909-S VDB (Lincoln Cent) 1909-S (Lincoln Sent) 1914-D
What is the value of an 1909 svdb penny?
The 1909-S VDB is the rarest and most valuable Lincoln cent that exists, and is worth no less than $500, and the value increases with better condition.
Is a 1909 lincoln cent rare?
Not unless you have a 1909 S VDB cent. If you have this coin it will have a S under the date and the letters VDB on the reverse at the very bottom.
What is the value of 1909 S VDB cent?
$500.00
Value of a 1909 svdb p?
7-11-11>>> If you mean a 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln cent? Circulated examples have average retail values from $700.00 to $1,350.00 depending on the grade of the coin.
What is a 1909 pennie worth?
Penny, not "pennie", and the coin is actually a cent. There were several varieties of cent struck in 1909 and all have different values. > 1909 Indian head; retail values from $8 to $15 depending on how worn it is. > 1909 Indian head with a small "S" under the wreath; $450 to $750 > 1909 Lincoln cent with no letter under the date and no letters on the back at the 6:00 position - $2 to $5 > 1909 Lincoln cent with no letter under the date and the small letters V.D.B on the back at the 6:00 position - $7 to $11 > 1909 Lincoln cent with an "S" under the date and no letters on the back at the 6:00 position - $77 to $235 > 1909 Lincoln cent with an "S" under the date and the small letters V.D.B on the back at the 6:00 position - $720 to $1400
What is the rarest Lincoln Penny?
The rarest and most valuable Lincoln cent that isn't an error is the 1909-S with VDB on it. The rarest and most valuable error Lincoln cent is the 1943 copper penny.
What is the value of a 1909-S VDB US cent in extra fine condition?
Current retail for a certified XF 1909-S VDB is about .
Value of 1909-S Lincoln cent?
Retail values in the circulated grades run from $79.39 in G-4 to $276.00 in AU-58 and Mint state start at $288.00+
What is the value of a penny 1909 mint mark s vdb?
The 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln cent is the key-date coin if the series. Authentic circulated examples have an average minumin retail value of $700.00 in the lowest collectible grade of G-4. Take it to a coin dealer for a accurate assessment.
Are there any penny's 1909 with errors?
Common striking errors are possible on any coin. For 1909, the Lincoln cent has a noted horizontal "S" mintmark error.
