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"S" is the mint mark indicating the coin was struck at San Francisco. It appears under the date
"VDB" are the initials of the coin's designer, Victor David Brenner. On 1909 cents they appear on the back of the coin next to the rim at the bottom.
1909-S VDB cents are very scarce; only about 484,000 of the coins were struck. Shortly after production began there was a public reaction to how prominently Brenner's initials were shown, and the Mint ordered them removed from coins produced during the remainder of the year. That scarcity combined with long-time fascination among collectors means the coins sell for very high prices. As of 2012, even a very worn one retails for about $750 while top-quality specimens can go for over $70,000.
Various reasons have been cited for the outcry over Brenner's initials. The two most often cited were that no other designer had shown his monogram so prominently, and that there was religious prejudice because Brenner was the first Jewish artist to design a circulating coin.
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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 the oldest wheat penny?
The 1909 S VDB wheat cent is the rarest to date.
What is a rare date wheat penny?
1909 S VDB wheat cent is a rare date.
1909 S VDB penny?
Retail values for circulated coins run from $730.00-$1,630.00 depending on grade.
What is a rare date for Lincoln penny?
1909 S VDB 1909 S 1914 D 1922 plain 1931 S 1943 Bronze 1955 Double Die Obverse
What penny from 1909 is rarest?
A 1909-S VDB penny!
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.
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.
How much is a 1909 High Grade condition wheat penny worth?
1909 VDB - extra fine condition (EF40) - $20 1909 -S VDB - EF40 - $ 1500 1909 - EF40 - $7.00 1909-S - EF40 - $275
What is a 1909vdb penny worth?
1909 VDB (Victor D. Brenner) About $5-30 depending on condition. 1909 S VDB: About $800-8000 depending on condition.
What is the oldest wheat penny?
The 1909 S VDB wheat cent is the rarest to date.
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 is a rare date wheat penny?
1909 S VDB wheat cent is a rare date.
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.
What is the most valued penny?
At least for Lincoln cents, the most valuable by far is the 1909-S VDB.
1909 S VDB penny?
Retail values for circulated coins run from $730.00-$1,630.00 depending on grade.
What is a rare date for Lincoln penny?
1909 S VDB 1909 S 1914 D 1922 plain 1931 S 1943 Bronze 1955 Double Die Obverse
