1909 VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny 1 Cent AU

1909 VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny 1 Cent AU

Bullion Exchanges is pleased to offer the historic 1909 VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny 1 Cent AU! Produced by the United States Mint, this classic American coin weighs 3.11 grams and is composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. Offered in About Uncirculated (AU) condition, the coin retains strong design details while displaying light traces of circulation consistent with the grade. The reverse features the distinctive “V.D.B.” initials of designer Victor David Brenner, making this first-year Lincoln cent an especially recognizable issue among collectors. Add the 1909 VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny 1 Cent AU to your collection today!

The Lincoln cent made its debut in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, introducing Victor David Brenner’s portrait of the 16th president to American circulating coinage. The design represented a major milestone in U.S. numismatics, as Lincoln became the first historical person depicted on a regular-issue circulating U.S. coin. Brenner placed his initials, “V.D.B.,” along the bottom of the reverse on the original 1909 issue.

Their prominence generated controversy soon after the coins entered circulation, and the initials were removed from the design later that year. This brief period of production helped make the original 1909 VDB cents an important part of the Lincoln cent series. Brenner’s Lincoln portrait has remained the basis for the cent’s obverse ever since its introduction in 1909.

Coin Specifications:

• Weight of 3.11 grams
• Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
• Condition: Almost Uncirculated (AU)
• Face Value: $0.01
• Produced by the US Mint
• Obverse: Features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln along with the year of mintage.
• Reverse: Displays two wheat ears flanking the inscriptions "ONE CENT," "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM."

Why Buy the 1909 VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny 1 Cent AU?

• First-year issue of the iconic Lincoln Wheat cent series
• Features Victor David Brenner’s original “V.D.B.” initials on the reverse
• AU condition offers strong original design detail with only light circulation wear
• Historic U.S. coin connected to the centennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth
• Popular addition to Lincoln cent, Wheat penny, and classic U.S. coin collections

Bullion Exchanges carries a wide selection of historic U.S. coins, including this 1909 VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny 1 Cent AU. Whether you are building a Lincoln cent collection or adding classic American coinage to your portfolio, this first-year VDB issue offers an appealing combination of history and collectability. Once your order is placed, our team will carefully package your items and ship them securely to your door. If you have any questions, please contact our customer service representatives for assistance.

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