Here is the link to the variety vista page for this particular ddo. The 1909 s vdb captured the imagination of many people, including q. The first year of issue is 1909 with the key date to the series being the 1909 s vdb. The placement and appearance of the initials was widely criticized in the newspapers of the day. The vdb is added to 1909s lincoln cents in some cases and.
In addition the accurate value can only be determined when the exact grade of the coin is known. Mint responded to the criticism by removing the initials. Get the best deals on 1909 year pcgs certified lincoln wheat us small cents. You also need to know how much a 1909 s vdb penny is worth in all grades befo.
Victor david brenner vdb was the designer of the lincoln penny. I learned long ago not to invest in something unless i know everything there is to know about it. However, the doubling is prominent enough to see with the naked eye. Every matte proof 1909 vdb i have seen has the centered dot. However, there were some complaints about the prominence of brenners initials v.
In examining it, the surfaces look grainy so i started to wonder if, by some extraordinary stroke of luck, it might be a matte proof. There is quite a range with specific s and vdb markings. Notice how the width of the devices is not decreased around the areas of doubling as it would have if it were machine doubling. The coin was issued late in 1909, following the last of the indian head pennies that were also made in 1909 and only about 28% of the firstyear 1909 lincoln pennies are the vdb variety. When an ugly 1909s vdb coin wont do numismatic news.
The original design featured the designers initials v. The initials vdb appear on the bottom of the reverse of the coin and stayed for the engravers name which was victor david brenner. The 1909s vdb ranks as one of the most popular and widely known of all the lincoln cents and some might argue that it is one of the favorites in the entire run of united states coins. According to that site the 1909 s vdb in g4 was worth the following. I was simply unsure of the mintmark yet in light of seeing it was taken from a pcgs slab am now confident is in a real s mint lincoln cent. Mint 1909 vdb lincoln cent 50coin roll goodvf walmart. The most common means of counterfeiting a 1909 s vdb is to add a mint mark to another 1909 lincoln cent. Concerning vdb dot placement, all genuine 1909 s vdb cents have the dot centered between the d and the b. Get the best deals on 1909 vdb cent penny when you shop the largest online selection at. During these many years as a numismatist i attended 10 coin. Paper auction catalog old feed mill auction center. Currently, the pcgs registry has 9 sets that are 88. After staying in the us for 8 years, brenner decided to move to paris, france to.
This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Do 1909 or 1910 cents exist with traces of vdb on the. Facts about the 1909 vdb penny the 1909 pennies with vdb were the very first examples of the beloved lincoln cents, which have been made continuously since 1909 and are by far americas longestrunning coin. Check out our vdb 1909 selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. B at the bottom of the reverse and those initials were relatively large. The vdb on the reverse of the 1909 s vdb and some other less obvious diagnostics are all keys to authentication process. Evidently the prices for those were volatile and speculative during that time period. It was first struck in 1909 when the prior indian head penny was removed from circulation. Its status as a first year issue, its relatively low mintage of 484,000.
Its status as a first year issue, its relatively low mintage of 484,000 pieces, and the interesting story of the v. The 1909 s vdb enjoys a constant level of popularity from collectors because of its relatively low mintage, its first year of issue status, and the fact that 1909 was the only year the designers initials were, at least for a while, placed on the lower reverse. His initials are part of a popular practice called mintmarking. The lowestmintage regularissue piece with a mintage of only 484,000, it. About 1909 s vdb rb lincoln cents wheat reverse the 1909 s vdb lincoln cent is perhaps the most famous of all issues in this longrunning series. The 1909 vdb lincoln penny is about 80100 times rarer than a modern lincoln penny. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future. It has the lowest regular mintage in the lincoln cent series. This coin is the only lincoln proof with the vdb initials on the reverse, so it is also a type coin. The coin does have oil as seen on the e of the one and t of the cent on the reverse. Aug 28, 2020 your first coin featured the 1909 s vdb is absolutely a counterfeit as i own one similar and i know it is fake.
The wheat penny lasted until 1958 when they changed the design on the. This penny is encased in a plastic case and explains the history of americas. New listing 1909 s vdb lincoln cent wheat penny, avidly pursued collector favorite key date. David bowers, who wrote in coinweek that his magical coin was a 1909 s vdb. There isnt any significant wear on her 110 year old coin t. The 1909 s vdb is the key date in the lincoln cent collection. About 1909 s vdb rd lincoln cents wheat reverse the 1909 s vdb lincoln cent is perhaps the most famous of all issues in this longrunning series. I did buy them raw when i was a dealer, but i never sold them raw. Its a mystery as to why there are less than 200 examples in existence of the 1909 v. Counterfeit coin detection authenticating the 1909s vdb cent. New listing 1909 s vdb 1c lincoln cent wheat penny rare date no reserve great shape coin.
Oct, 2017 the 1909 s vdb is the type of coin that i would never buy raw over the internet based upon the sellers photos. The vdb is added to 1909s lincoln cents in some cases and i. The 1909 s vdb cent is one of 87 us coin values tracked in our rare coin values index. I never know that ed was the originator of this research. The 1909 s vdb ranks as one of the most popular and widely known of all the lincoln cents and some might argue that it is one of the favorites in the entire run of united states coins. With a mintage of 1,193,000 coins, the 1914d does not have the lowest mintage in the lincoln cent series the 1909 s vdb and 1931s have lower mintages. To qualify for these values, the coin must be free of all problems, like scratches, stains, scuffs, nicks, gouges, and cleanings. The 1909 s vdb lincoln cent is one of the rarest of all lincoln cents and its retail value will vary depending on upon its condition.
S lincoln cents and is a great first step in authenticating a 1909 s vdb. But experts estimate that this issue has one of the lowest survival rates. Apr 12, 2016 the 1909 s vdb lincoln cent is one of the most famous united states coins. To check out our usb microscope, magnifier, scale, books and more. At a coin show, i asked 5 dealers about it 2 said definitely not, 1 said probably not, 1 said he didnt know and the last 1 said probably yes.
This is a very rare 1909 vdb penny this comes with the coa and envelope. A lot has been written about this famous penny and all i can add is two stories that illustrate how deeply ingrained this issue is in the collective consciousness of the. Includes 1909 vdb, flying eagles, indian head pennies and more 3. Mar 31, 2003 i have a 1909 vdb that i got from my grandfather a while back. Because of the short period of time during which 1909 vdb pennies were. This is because adding a vdb to a 1909 s coin means the.
One step above that is ef 40, but all details must be sharp. Add to favorites rarest 1909 s vdb wheat penny highly sought after key date 650 dollar book value. In 1909, or the year in which the lincoln cents was originally introduced, there was great demand for 1909 v. First year of issue and the only to bear the designers initials vdb on the reverse. After a short negotiation period i bought the svdb and paid his price the follo. Get the best deals on 1909 s vdb when you shop the largest online selection at. The coin stats above are for the coin with the initials on the reverse. Keep in mind, in 1909 one of the reasons that lincoln was chosen to be the subject of a new small cent was that it. On august 2, 1909, the lincoln cent was released to the public, to much fanfare. John story jenks one of two 1909 vdb matte proofs in the auction stacks, sold privately eric steiner michael ruben evan gale aspen park rare coins, sold privately around 199394 legend numismatics brian wagner rare coins mccullagh collection pcgs set registry heritage 82014. Be aware that there are considerably more counterfeit 1909 s vdb cents out there than real ones.
Brenner who designed both the obverse and reverse of the lincoln cent. A 1909 s vdb usa penny i found and i am looking to sell it. These 1909 vdb lincoln cent coins are 95% copper and 5% zinc and tin. You need to know how to authentic 1909 s vdb lincoln cents before you buy them. This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. The lincoln keys of course are the 1909s vdb, 1909s, 1914d, 1922 plain. Coin grading books coin magazines collector must haves. Add to favorites 1909 s vdb lincoln wheat cent giant replica, 3 diameter, heavy metal medallion. Fake 1909s vdb pcgs results update collectors universe.
Authenticating 1909s vdb pennies collectors universe. The 1909 lincoln cent was struck to commemorate the 100th anniversary of abraham lincolns birth. Plus, the website editor is now out of date, and i am done with this. The 1909 vdb lincoln cent had a mintage of 27,995,000. Days into the production of the lincoln cent, washington d. I do not have time at this stage, to edit them all. These marks indicate where a coin was made and from which nation. It is also one of those coins that has seen virtually nothing but upward trends in values for the last several decades. Every genuine 1909 s vdb also comes with the centered dot. The short fiveday period of 1909 vdb cents gobbled up all 26 million. Coins by jeff garrett and ron guth, reflecting the immense popularity of this date.
First, theres the controversy over the initials on the reverse. Collectors love coins with stories, and this one has a couple. Nov 30, 2015 given that the scarcity and demand were widely known early on, it became a prime target for the inspired and crooked to play with. The designer was lithuanian immigrant sculptor victor d. Over a long period of years i have handled, perhaps, 15 to 20 or so. Matte proof lincoln cents, when coins such as the 1916 with the lowest mintage exist in higher numbers. Vdb were the engraver victor david brenners initials. Design of original 1909 vdb lincoln wheat cent by victor d. The 1909 s vdb cent ranked 14th in the second edition of 100 greatest u. Check your 1909 vdb lincoln cents for this valuable variety.
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