The V.D.B. initials, which stand for designer Victor David Brenner, can be found on the reverse side of the 1989 penny. They are located at the bottom of the coin, just above the branch of the olive wreath. This marking signifies Brenner's contribution to the design of the Lincoln penny.
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.
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
The 1909 S VDB wheat cent is the rarest to date.
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.
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
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.
1909 VDB (Victor D. Brenner) About $5-30 depending on condition. 1909 S VDB: About $800-8000 depending on condition.
Yes, a penny with the initials "VDB" and "FG" can be quite valuable. The "VDB" signifies the designer Victor David Brenner's initials on the 1909-S Lincoln penny, which is highly sought after by collectors. The "FG" refers to the initials of engraver Frank Gasparro, found on later coins, but if present on a rare penny, it could also add to its value. Overall, the specific condition and rarity of the coin will significantly influence its worth.