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What do the initials DVB on wheat pennies stand for?
The initials of the designer of the Lincoln Wheat Ears Cent, Victor David Brenner, appeared on the coins between the wheat stalks.
What does VDB mean on pennies?
VDB stands for Victor David Brenner, who created the front side of the cent (Lincoln's head).He put them prominently on the reverse side of the coin when it was first issued. The public thought it was egotistical (?) and a campaign was launched to pressure the mint to remove his initials. Later that year they were removed. In 1918 the initials were placed in extremely tiny letters under the fold of Lincoln's coat, where they remain on coins struck ever since.vdb are the initials for Victor D. Brenner, the designer of the front of the Lincoln cent. He also designed the wheat-ear reverse used from 1909 to 1958.
What does VDB on lincolns sleeve stand for?
VDB stands for Victor D Brenner. He designed the wheat cent observe and reverse. The Observe is still in use today.
What is the value of a 1909 VDR US cent?
You're probably thinking of "VDB", the initials of the coin's designer Victor D. Brenner. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1909 Lincoln cent?" for more information.
Whose initials are on the heads side of the penny?
"VDB" are the initials of Victor David Brenner, who designed the cent's obverse, as well as the famous wheat-ear reverse used from 1909 to 1958. They're in microscopic letters under the fold of Lincoln's coat, by the coin's edge.
Who is vdb?
The initials VDB were those of Victor David Brenner, who designed the Lincoln cent.
What is the mintmark VDB?
It is not a mintmark - it is the initials of Victor David Brenner, the engraver that designed the Lincoln cent.
What do the initials DVB on wheat pennies stand for?
The initials of the designer of the Lincoln Wheat Ears Cent, Victor David Brenner, appeared on the coins between the wheat stalks.
What is the value of 1907 Indian head penny VDB?
Those letters stand for Victor David Brenner and could not appear on an Indian cent. Brenner designed the Lincoln cent and his initials appear on some 1909 Lincoln cents and all cents from 1918 and later.Please check your coin again and post an new question.
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.
Where is vbd on a coin?
If you're referring to VDB, those are the initials of Victor David Brenner, the designer of the front of the Lincoln cent. You need a magnifying glass to find them, but they're located on the fold of Lincoln's coat, about 1/4 mm from the edge of the coin.
What does VDB mean on pennies?
VDB stands for Victor David Brenner, who created the front side of the cent (Lincoln's head).He put them prominently on the reverse side of the coin when it was first issued. The public thought it was egotistical (?) and a campaign was launched to pressure the mint to remove his initials. Later that year they were removed. In 1918 the initials were placed in extremely tiny letters under the fold of Lincoln's coat, where they remain on coins struck ever since.vdb are the initials for Victor D. Brenner, the designer of the front of the Lincoln cent. He also designed the wheat-ear reverse used from 1909 to 1958.
What does VDB on lincolns sleeve stand for?
VDB stands for Victor D Brenner. He designed the wheat cent observe and reverse. The Observe is still in use today.
What is the value of a 1909 VDR US cent?
You're probably thinking of "VDB", the initials of the coin's designer Victor D. Brenner. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1909 Lincoln cent?" for more information.
Whose initials are on the heads side of the penny?
"VDB" are the initials of Victor David Brenner, who designed the cent's obverse, as well as the famous wheat-ear reverse used from 1909 to 1958. They're in microscopic letters under the fold of Lincoln's coat, by the coin's edge.
What was on the first Lincoln penny in 1909?
The front of the coin looks the same today as it did in 1909, it's also the first one cent coin to have the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. The reverse was the Wheat Ear type with Victor D. Brenner initials at the bottom near the rim.
