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The designer's initials were restored to the cent in 1918, but in a much less visible place - tiny incuse (recessed) letters under the edge of Lincoln's coat near the edge. You need a magnifying glass to see them.
Victor David Brenner's monogram is in the same place on all cents made since then, as well.
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What year penny is a vdb on the shirt collar?
From 1918 to date.
Is there a VDB under the 1973 D penny?
No a 1973 penny will not have VDB.
Where are the VDB initials located on the 1918 penny?
The VDB initials, which stand for the designer Victor David Brenner, are located on the reverse side of the 1918 penny, specifically at the bottom near the edge, just below the wheat stalks. These initials are a small but significant detail that denotes Brenner's contribution to the design of the Lincoln penny.
When did they stop putting VDB on the back of the penny?
They stopped putting the VDB on the back of the penny in 1909, the same year they started it. In 1918 the VDB was again placed on the cent but it is located on the obverse [heads] side along the rim at Lincoln's right shoulder. It is still there today although it can be difficult to see if the die has been used to strike a lot of coins.
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 year penny is a vdb on the shirt collar?
From 1918 to date.
Is there a VDB under the 1973 D penny?
No a 1973 penny will not have VDB.
Where are the VDB initials located on the 1918 penny?
The VDB initials, which stand for the designer Victor David Brenner, are located on the reverse side of the 1918 penny, specifically at the bottom near the edge, just below the wheat stalks. These initials are a small but significant detail that denotes Brenner's contribution to the design of the Lincoln penny.
When did they stop putting VDB on the back of the penny?
They stopped putting the VDB on the back of the penny in 1909, the same year they started it. In 1918 the VDB was again placed on the cent but it is located on the obverse [heads] side along the rim at Lincoln's right shoulder. It is still there today although it can be difficult to see if the die has been used to strike a lot of coins.
I have a 2007 penny that is slightly corroded but clearly has a VDB stamped on Lincoln's suit very tiny what is the meaning of this?
All Lincoln cents from 1918 to date have the initials VDB it stands for Victor D. Brenner the designer of the coin.
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.
Who's initials are VDB on the penny?
These initials belong to Victor David Brenner. He designed the front of a Lincoln penny.
Where was the 1909 Lincoln penny made?
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
Is V.D.B. new on the 2009 one cent coins?
No. The "VDB" has been on the obverse side of the Lincoln cent since 1918. For a time in 1909 the "VDB" was on the reverse of the coin but was removed that same year and was not on it again until 1918.
What is the oldest wheat penny?
The 1909 S VDB wheat cent is the rarest to date.
