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The Philadelphia-minted 1909 Lincoln cent without the VDB initials of Victor David Brenner is a common coin, though it does see some market pressure as both an important coin for Lincoln cent enthusiasts and among those who collect first-year type coins. Red uncirculated examples are plentiful through MS66 but are scarce in grades above that.
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. Deisgner's initials of V.D.B. have been removed.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1723
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1909
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Lincoln
Coin Date:
1909
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
72,702,618
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2431
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Coin Value History
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
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1909 1C Lincoln MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 72,702,618....
$220
1909 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 72,702,618. ...
$561
1909 1C Lincoln MS64 Red PCGS. CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 72,702,618....
$114
1909 1C MS67 Red NGC. Mintage 72,702,618. ...
$2,280
(1909-1982) 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 98% Off-Center -- MS63 Brown PCGS. (3.11g)....
$38
(5) No Date Wheat Reverse Lincoln Cents -- All Coins Are Obverse Struck Thru Capped Die -- NGC. (1) MS62 Red and Brown, (1) MS... (Total: 5 coins)
$306
ND 1C Lincoln Cent--100% Struck Through Wheat Reverse--AU55 PCGS. ...
$89
ND 1C Lincoln Cent--On 14 grs Split Planchet--AU50 PCGS. ...
$84
Undated Lincoln Memorial Cent--Obverse Struck Through Capped Die, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. ...
$20
1909 1C Lincoln MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 72,702,618....
$154
1909 1C Lincoln MS66 Red PCGS. CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 72,702,618....
$360
1909 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (749/1928). NGC Census: (174/639). CDN: $45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 7...
$79
1909 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Mintage 72,702,618. From The MNO Collection....
$2,100
No Date 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Struck, Both Off Center, 2nd Flipover -- MS63 Red NGC. ...
$112
No Date 1C --T-II Zn Planchet-- MS62 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$17
ND 1C Lincoln Cent Off Center--Cleaned--AU55 ICG. AU55 Details. ...
$27
ND 1C Copper-Nickel Cent Error--Type-II--70 grs Planchet--AU50 PCGS. ...
$230
1909 1C Lincoln, MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 72,702,618....
$154
1909 1C Lincoln MS66 Red NGC. CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 72,702,618. ...
$300
1909 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (170/628). PCGS Population: (740/1906). CDN: $45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 72...
$204
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $80
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $2 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $40 – $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 BN
Worth: $500 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,850 – $35,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,000 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $0 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909-S 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $40 – $1,320
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