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Who's initials are VDB on the penny?
These initials belong to Victor David Brenner. He designed the front of a Lincoln penny.
Where are the VDB initials located on the 1918 penny?
The VDB initials, which stand for the designer Victor David Brenner, are located on the reverse side of the 1918 penny, specifically at the bottom near the edge, just below the wheat stalks. These initials are a small but significant detail that denotes Brenner's contribution to the design of the Lincoln penny.
What does VDB mean on a Lincoln penny?
It is the initials of Victor David Brenner, the coin's designer.
Where can you find the initials VDB on the penny?
On the bottom of Lincoln's shoulder, very near the rim.
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.
Is there a VDB under the 1973 D penny?
No a 1973 penny will not have VDB.
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.
Why does a 1950 wheatback penny have the letter S on the front?
The "S" on the 1950 wheatback penny is the mint mark, for the San Francisco Mint. You might find the initials "VDB" on the back of some. Those are the initials of the person who designed the coin, Victor David Brenner. Should you find a 1909 "S" "VDB" penny, you have found a VERY rare coin as there were few minted.
What is a rare date for Lincoln coins?
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.
Why is VDB on the penny?
They're the initials of Victor David Brenner, who designed the front of the coin, as well as the reverse that was used from 1909 to 1958
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 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.
