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The 1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent, graded PCGS MS65 Red Brown, stands as the crown jewel of American small cent collecting—a perfect example coveted by numismatists worldwide. Struck at the San Francisco Mint in the debut year of the Lincoln cent, this coin is defined by its low mintage—just 484,000 pieces were produced before Victor David Brenner’s initials, “V.D.B.,” were hastily removed from the reverse due to public controversy. This immediate scarcity ensured the 1909-S VDB would be revered for generations as a true rarity and the “Holy Grail” of the Lincoln series.
Beyond its reputation, this coin is remarkable for its technical brilliance. Minted in a durable bronze alloy of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, it weighs 3.11 grams with a diameter of 19 mm and classic wheat ears on the reverse. MS65 Red Brown indicates outstanding preservation, with much of the vibrant original color surviving alongside rich brown patina, a visual combination that expert collectors particularly admire. With only four obverse dies known to have struck the 1909-S VDB, each piece bears distinct diagnostics, adding to its mystique and collectibility.
The coin’s artistry is equally compelling: the obverse displays Lincoln’s resolute portrait, America’s first national coinage tribute to an actual historical figure. The iconic “V.D.B.” signature is boldly placed at the bottom center of the reverse, between the wheat stalks. These sharp details, especially so well-preserved in this grade, represent a convergence of American innovation and history, encapsulated forever in copper.
1930s collector lore and even today’s experts continue to laud the 1909-S VDB as the keystone of any complete Lincoln cent collection. Its story—born out of controversy, instantly snapped up by collectors, and fiercely counterfeited ever since—makes it not just a coin, but a tangible legend. When found in such high grade, authenticated by PCGS, examples like this are rarely equaled in beauty or historic significance.
For anybody seeking to own American numismatic perfection, this 1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent is the perfect example—a rare, beautiful, and storied treasure representing the very best of U.S. coinage history.
The 1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent, graded PCGS MS65 Red Brown, stands as the crown jewel of American small cent collecting—a perfect example coveted by numismatists worldwide. Struck at the San Francisco Mint in the debut year of the Lincoln cent, this coin is defined by its low mintage—just 484,000 pieces were produced before Victor David Brenner’s initials, “V.D.B.,” were hastily removed from the reverse due to public controversy. This immediate scarcity ensured the 1909-S VDB would be revered for generations as a true rarity and the “Holy Grail” of the Lincoln series.
Beyond its reputation, this coin is remarkable for its technical brilliance. Minted in a durable bronze alloy of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, it weighs 3.11 grams with a diameter of 19 mm and classic wheat ears on the reverse. MS65 Red Brown indicates outstanding preservation, with much of the vibrant original color surviving alongside rich brown patina, a visual combination that expert collectors particularly admire. With only four obverse dies known to have struck the 1909-S VDB, each piece bears distinct diagnostics, adding to its mystique and collectibility.
The coin’s artistry is equally compelling: the obverse displays Lincoln’s resolute portrait, America’s first national coinage tribute to an actual historical figure. The iconic “V.D.B.” signature is boldly placed at the bottom center of the reverse, between the wheat stalks. These sharp details, especially so well-preserved in this grade, represent a convergence of American innovation and history, encapsulated forever in copper.
1930s collector lore and even today’s experts continue to laud the 1909-S VDB as the keystone of any complete Lincoln cent collection. Its story—born out of controversy, instantly snapped up by collectors, and fiercely counterfeited ever since—makes it not just a coin, but a tangible legend. When found in such high grade, authenticated by PCGS, examples like this are rarely equaled in beauty or historic significance.
For anybody seeking to own American numismatic perfection, this 1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent is the perfect example—a rare, beautiful, and storied treasure representing the very best of U.S. coinage history.
The 1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent, graded PCGS MS65 Red Brown, stands as the crown jewel of American small cent collecting—a perfect example coveted by numismatists worldwide. Struck at the San Francisco Mint in the debut year of the Lincoln cent, this coin is defined by its low mintage—just 484,000 pieces were produced before Victor David Brenner’s initials, “V.D.B.,” were hastily removed from the reverse due to public controversy. This immediate scarcity ensured the 1909-S VDB would be revered for generations as a true rarity and the “Holy Grail” of the Lincoln series.
Beyond its reputation, this coin is remarkable for its technical brilliance. Minted in a durable bronze alloy of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, it weighs 3.11 grams with a diameter of 19 mm and classic wheat ears on the reverse. MS65 Red Brown indicates outstanding preservation, with much of the vibrant original color surviving alongside rich brown patina, a visual combination that expert collectors particularly admire. With only four obverse dies known to have struck the 1909-S VDB, each piece bears distinct diagnostics, adding to its mystique and collectibility.
The coin’s artistry is equally compelling: the obverse displays Lincoln’s resolute portrait, America’s first national coinage tribute to an actual historical figure. The iconic “V.D.B.” signature is boldly placed at the bottom center of the reverse, between the wheat stalks. These sharp details, especially so well-preserved in this grade, represent a convergence of American innovation and history, encapsulated forever in copper.
1930s collector lore and even today’s experts continue to laud the 1909-S VDB as the keystone of any complete Lincoln cent collection. Its story—born out of controversy, instantly snapped up by collectors, and fiercely counterfeited ever since—makes it not just a coin, but a tangible legend. When found in such high grade, authenticated by PCGS, examples like this are rarely equaled in beauty or historic significance.
For anybody seeking to own American numismatic perfection, this 1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent is the perfect example—a rare, beautiful, and storied treasure representing the very best of U.S. coinage history.
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