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The 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent is perhaps the most famous of all issues in this long-running series. The lowest-mintage regular-issue piece with a mintage of only 484,000, it is still available with relative regularity and many examples are available under the same roof at any given large coin'show. Still, many Lincoln cent enthusiasts consider this coin the holy grail of numismatics and it is without a doubt one of the most sought-after coins around.
The 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent saw such a low mintage because public outcry over the prominently displayed initials of the coin's designer, Victor David Brenner (VDB), caused the removal of the offending VDB inscription from the bottom-center of the coin's reverse shortly after this issue debuted. However, many in the public were aware of the controversy and hoarded 1909-S VDB pennies in large numbers. Thus, there are many survivors in circulated condition as well as throughout most of the Brown and Red-Brown uncirculated grades. According to numismatic experts, some 20,000 specimens exist, making it a rarity that can be acquired for a cost.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter. The deisgner's initials V.D.B. appear on the bottom periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1799
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1909, S
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, V.D.B.
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1909-S VDB
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
484,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2426
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Coin Value History
1909-S VDB 1c MS BN
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1909-S VDB 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$30,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/133xxx/b732e156-4f38-45e4-95ee-83317fee2e70.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/435xxx/69281083-4e89-4e1b-8add-20c192601463.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/360xxx/46668f31-a86b-430a-87d1-43ecb24d68e1.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $100
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $2 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $55 – $50,000
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
Worth: $10 – $330
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RB
Worth: $130 – $750
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RD
Worth: $175 – $10,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $2,150 – $42,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,150 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $0 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
1909-S 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $50 – $1,560
1909-S 1C VDB AU58 Brown NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 484,...
$2,318
1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. Reverse Struck Through. AU-55 BN (NGC).
$1,830
1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-64 (NGC). CAC.
$3,416
1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. AU-50 (ANACS). OH.
$1,708
1909-S 1C VDB VF20 PCGS. CDN: $1,030 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 484,000. ...
$1,068
1909-S 1C VDB AU53 ANACS. Mintage 484,000. ...
$1,708
1909-S 1C VDB MS63 Brown PCGS. CDN: $2,040 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 484,000. ...
$2,440
1909-S 1C VDB VF25 PCGS. CDN: $990 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 484,000. ...
$1,190
1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. EF-45 (ANACS).
$1,708
1909-S 1C VDB Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 484,000. ...
$1,037
1909-S 1C VDB PCGS Genuine. Mintage 484,000. ...
$885
1909-S 1C VDB MS65 Brown PCGS. ...
$3,172
1909-S 1C VDB MS62 Brown PCGS. CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 484,000. ...
$1,891
1909-S 1C VDB Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 484,000. ...
$915
1909-S 1C VDB VF30 PCGS. CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 484,000. ...
$1,129
1909-S 1C VDB VF35 PCGS. CDN: $1,140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 484,000. ...
$1,220
1909-S 1C VDB XF40 PCGS. CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 484,000. ...
$1,342
1909-S 1C VDB Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: 52 in 4, 16008 finer (12/25). CDN: $630 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintag...
$763
1909-S 1C VDB VG8 PCGS. CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 484,000. ...
$885
1909-S 1C VDB, Good 6 PCGS. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 484,000. ...
$750
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