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Victor David Brenner designed both sides of the original "wheat ear" cent first issued in 1909. The image of Lincoln was based on an earlier medal that he had sculpted.
The first coins struck had Brenner's initials on the back near the bottom rim. For reasons that aren't really clear today there was a public outcry over how "prominent" his monogram was, and the Mint was forced to remove the letters later that year. That's why you see 1909 cents referred to as "1909 VDB" and "1909 plain". In 1918 the Mint decided to give him permanent credit, but tucked a microscopic version of his monogram under the fold of Lincoln's coat where it remains today.
The Lincoln Memorial reverse was introduced in 1959. It was designed by Frank Gasparro, one of the greatest engravers to work for the Mint in the second half of the 20th century. His initials FG appear to the right of the Memorial, near the steps. The size of the letters has been changed over the years, sometimes larger, sometimes smaller, but it's always been at least as large as Brenner's original 1909 monogram ... and NO ONE has ever complained!
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What year was the Lincoln penny introduced?
The Lincoln penny was first introduced in 1909.
Who is on the 1973 us penny?
Lincoln is on this penny.
Whose on the US penny?
Abraham Lincoln is on the US penny
How much is a 1900 Abraham Lincoln penny worth?
Check that date again. Lincoln wasn't on the penny until 1909.
What is the value of 1945 d Lincoln penny?
what is the value of 1945d penny
What are the letters on front shirt of Lincoln on the penny?
They are the initials of the man who designed the Lincoln penny, Victor David Brenner.
Who's initials are VDB on the penny?
These initials belong to Victor David Brenner. He designed the front of a Lincoln penny.
Why does president Lincoln face the right on the penny?
No special reason, just the way it was designed.
Who designed the 2007 penny?
There was no design change in 2007. The obverse of the Lincoln cent was introduced in 1909, designed by Victor David Brenner. Then the reverse was changed to the Lincoln Memorial in 1959, designed by Frank Gasparro.
Who designed the 2003 penny?
The Lincoln cent was originally introduced in 1909, designed by Victor David Brenner. Then in 1959, the reverse was changed to the Lincoln Memorial, designed by Frank Gasparro, who also designed the Susan B. Anthony dollar.
What does the fg mean on a penny?
FG are the initials of Frank Gasparro, who designed the Lincoln Memorial reverse.
Who designed the front of the penny?
Victor David Brenner. If you get a new penny you may be able to use a magnifier and see his initials under the edge of Lincoln's shoulder.
What year was the Lincoln penny introduced?
The Lincoln penny was first introduced in 1909.
Why is Lincoln on the US penny?
The Lincoln Penny was first issued in 1909 to commemorate Abraham Lincoln's 100th birthday.
Ambrahan Lincoln on a penny?
Yes he is on the penny.
Who is on the 1973 us penny?
Lincoln is on this penny.
What is the value on 1927 D lincoln penny?
Lincoln head 1927 D penny
