1909 VDB 1C, RD MS67RD Certification #18319560, PCGS #2425

Mintage: 27,995,000; Weight: 3.11 grams; Composition: .950 copper, .050 tin and zinc; Diameter: 19 mm; Plain Edge; Designer: Victor D. Brenner ===== Purchased from Angel Dee’s Coins and Collectibles – May 2010. The 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln Cent is a highly desirable first year issue as well as a one-year type coin. The first Lincoln Cents were released to the public on August 2, 1909. Very soon after their initial release, complaints were made regarding the prominent V.D.B. initials of the coin’s designer featured on the lower reverse even though other U.S. coins of the era feature the initial or initials of the designer. In response to such complaints, the Mint ordered the initials removed from the design. Although the 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln Cent is generally available in the MS67RD grade, with just over 200 examples graded by PCGS alone, the present example was carefully and patiently selected from countless examples. The coin is nearly flawless, is practically dripping with luster and is likely one of the best surviving 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln Cents. There are also two doubled die obverse varieties of the 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln Cent listed in the Cherrypickers’ Guide. An MS64RB example of the more prominent doubled die obverse, the FS-1101, as well as an MS67RB example of the less prominent doubled die obverse, the FS-1102, are also pictured here.

Jaime Hernandez

The 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cent was highly hoarded and preserved in its' first year of issue. Consequently, many 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cents survive in immaculate condition today.

Varieties: There are at least two different doubled dies known for this year. Type 1 is the most prominent variety of the two. The doubling is strongest on the date and on the word, Liberty.