The normal position for the VDB on all cents minted since 1918 is under Lincoln's bust, to the left edge of his coat. However some 1973 cents from Philadephia - no mint mark - were accidentally minted with no VDB
These pennies are worth $0.15 and up depending on condition. They are considered a mint error and collectible.
The Denver and San-Fransisco (D & S) minted coins from 1973 all have the VDB under Lincoln's bust. There's more at www.collectorscorner.org/pocket.html
No a 1973 penny will not have VDB.
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.
From 1918 to date.
Missing letters and numbers is a very common error caused by filled or worn dies and adds nothing to the value of the coin.
Philadelphia - 27,995,000 with the designer's initial VDB on the back; 72,700,000 without.San Francisco - 484,000 with VDB; 1,825,000 without
No a 1973 penny will not have VDB.
A 1909-S VDB 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.
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.
From 1918 to date.
Missing letters and numbers is a very common error caused by filled or worn dies and adds nothing to the value of the coin.
These initials belong to Victor David Brenner. He designed the front of a Lincoln penny.
Philadelphia - 27,995,000 with the designer's initial VDB on the back; 72,700,000 without.San Francisco - 484,000 with VDB; 1,825,000 without
A 1989 penny without the "VDB" (Victor David Brenner's initials) is a common coin, as the "VDB" was only removed from certain issues in 1909. However, a 1989 penny in MS-65 Red condition, especially if PCI certified, can typically be valued around $1 to $3. The lack of "VDB" does not significantly increase its value, as this penny is not considered rare. Premiums are generally found in higher-grade, rarer coins or errors.
The 1909 S VDB wheat cent is the rarest to date.
It is the initials of Victor David Brenner, the coin's designer.
On the bottom of Lincoln's shoulder, very near the rim.