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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 .
What is 1909 US penny worth?
There are several major varieties of the US 1909 cent. First off is the Indian penny, which, as you might expect, has an Indian head on the front of it. If you have one of these pennies and on underneath the wreath on the reverse there is an "S" mintmark, the coin is worth over $200, however, such examples are rare and if you have no mintmark under the wreath you have a coin worth a few bucks depending on the grade. You may also have a 1909 Lincoln wheat penny, however, there are 4 major varieties of this coin. First, on the reverse of the coin under the wheat stalks there may or may not be the letters VDB, if there is the letters VDB you have what is known as a VDB cent, these are rarer than ones without the VDB designation. If you have a VDB cent with no mintmark under the date on the front of the coin, it is worth a few bucks in circulated condition. If you have a VDB cent with an "S" mintmark under the date, you have a very desirable coin worth several hundred dollars depending on condition. If you have no VDB and there is no mintmark on your coin, your coin is worth a few bucks. However, if you have no VDB and an "S" mintmark, your coin is worth anywhere from $20 to a few hundred dollars depending on condition.Do not clean your coins. Cleaning coins will only decrease their value, especially if you have a rare coin like a 1909 S VDB.
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.
What is worth a US V cent of 1909?
The "V" is the Roman numeral 5, the coin is a 1909 Liberty Head Nickel that is common with a value of $1.00-$3.00 in average condition.
When did Abraham Lincoln first appear on the US cent?
The Lincoln cent entered circulation in August, 1909.
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 .
What is 1909 US penny worth?
There are several major varieties of the US 1909 cent. First off is the Indian penny, which, as you might expect, has an Indian head on the front of it. If you have one of these pennies and on underneath the wreath on the reverse there is an "S" mintmark, the coin is worth over $200, however, such examples are rare and if you have no mintmark under the wreath you have a coin worth a few bucks depending on the grade. You may also have a 1909 Lincoln wheat penny, however, there are 4 major varieties of this coin. First, on the reverse of the coin under the wheat stalks there may or may not be the letters VDB, if there is the letters VDB you have what is known as a VDB cent, these are rarer than ones without the VDB designation. If you have a VDB cent with no mintmark under the date on the front of the coin, it is worth a few bucks in circulated condition. If you have a VDB cent with an "S" mintmark under the date, you have a very desirable coin worth several hundred dollars depending on condition. If you have no VDB and there is no mintmark on your coin, your coin is worth a few bucks. However, if you have no VDB and an "S" mintmark, your coin is worth anywhere from $20 to a few hundred dollars depending on condition.Do not clean your coins. Cleaning coins will only decrease their value, especially if you have a rare coin like a 1909 S VDB.
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.
Is there a US penny worth a lot of money?
Several US cents are worth a considerable amount of money, especially in high grades. A copper 1943 cent can bring six figures. The 1914-D, 1922 (no mint mark), 1909-S and 1909-S VDB are the high-dollar, non-error cents in the Lincoln series. An 1856 Flying Eagle and 1877 Indian Head are worth quite a bit, and if you go for even earlier types, anything uncirculated is priced in hundreds or thousands of dollars.
What is worth a US V cent of 1909?
The "V" is the Roman numeral 5, the coin is a 1909 Liberty Head Nickel that is common with a value of $1.00-$3.00 in average condition.
What one cent coin was replaced by the Lincoln cent in the US in 1909?
The Indian Head cents were replaced by Lincoln cents in 1909.
Is the size of a penny important?
Not directly, but US Large Cents were discontinued in 1857 so the size is important in the sense that a large US cent is over 150 years old and thus is likely to be scarcer than a modern small cent. But as the saying goes, "It's not that simple". Some Large Cents were made in quantity and some small cents were only minted in small numbers, so some small cents (e.g. an 1877 Indian head cent or a 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent) can be worth a lot more than a common-date Large Cent.
When did Abraham Lincoln first appear on the US cent?
The Lincoln cent entered circulation in August, 1909.
Are wheat pennies without a mint mark worth anything?
In general no. Wheat penny's from the 1940s & 1950s are very common with average retail values of 5 to 10 cents. But as with all US coins the dates mintmarks and condition of the coins determine the actual value.
What is the value of a 38 mm 1909 Lincoln VDB cent?
It's a novelty item. Large copies of many different rare coins are sold in gift shops for a few dollars. All US cents minted since the Flying Eagle design are 19 mm in diameter.
What year did US one and two cent pieces stop?
The US Large Cent was disconinued in 1857. The Flying Eagle type small cent was minted from 1856 to 1858. The Indian Cent was discontinued in 1909. The Lincon cent is still in production today although it has been redesigned every 50 years since 1909. The US 2 cent coin was minted from 1864 to 1873.
What is the value of a big 1909 VDB Lincoln cent?
It's either a novelty item or a coaster. Large copies of many different rare coins are sold in gift shops for a few dollars. All US cents minted since the Flying Eagle design are 19 mm in diameter.
