1909 Lincoln Wheat Penny (VDB) - Almost Uncirculated
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1909 Lincoln Wheat Penny (VDB) – Almost Uncirculated
The 1909 Lincoln Wheat Penny (VDB), designed by Victor D. Brenner, was the first U.S. cent to feature a real person—President Abraham Lincoln—and marked the 100th anniversary of his birth. It also introduced the motto “In God We Trust” on the cent for the first time.
Coin Highlights
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Mint Facility: U.S. Mint (Philadelphia Mint, Denver Mint, San Francisco Mint)
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Denomination: 1 Cent (USD $0.01)
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Date: 1909
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Composition: .950 Copper, .050 Tin and Zinc
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Weight: 3.11 grams
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Diameter: 19 mm
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Thickness: 1.50 mm
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Edge: Plain
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Quality: Almost Uncirculated (AU)
Design Details
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Obverse: Features a detailed right-facing portrait of Abraham Lincoln, marking the first appearance of a historical figure on a circulating U.S. coin.
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Reverse: Displays the denomination “One Cent” between wheat ears, along with the designer’s initials “V.D.B.” near the rim at the bottom.
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Designer: Victor David Brenner, whose initials sparked national debate when first issued because people believed it was a prominent advertisement for the designer rather than serving a purpose for the coin.
Why Buy the 1909 VDB Lincoln Penny?
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Historic Significance: Commemorates Lincoln’s centennial and the start of modern U.S. coin portraiture
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Highly Collectible: The “V.D.B.” version is especially prized among numismatists
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Transitional Era Coinage: Marks the end of the Indian Head cent and the beginning of the Wheat Penny era
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Almost Uncirculated Quality: Offers excellent detail and minimal wear at a strong value
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| Mint Facility: | US Mint |
| Denomination: | 1 Cent |
| Date: | 1909 |
| Diameter: | 19 mm |
| Thickness: | 1.50 mm |
| Obverse: | Abraham Lincoln |
| Reverse: | Denomination |
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| Insured Value | Cost |
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| Insured Value | Cost |
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