{"product_id":"1909-lincoln-wheat-cent-vdb-pcgs-au58-near-mint-key-first-year-issue","title":"1909 Lincoln Wheat Cent “VDB” PCGS AU58 – Near Mint Key First-Year Issue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eThe 1909 “VDB” Lincoln Wheat Cent is one of the most famous coins in American numismatics, representing the \u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"255\"\u003efirst year of the Lincoln cent series\u003c\/strong\u003e and the debut of President \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAbraham Lincoln\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on U.S. coinage. Designed by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVictor David Brenner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this variety features his initials “V.D.B.” at the bottom of the reverse—an inclusion that sparked public controversy and was quickly removed later that same year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eThis example is graded \u003cstrong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eAU58 (About Uncirculated 58)\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProfessional Coin Grading Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, placing it just shy of full Mint State. Coins at this level exhibit only the slightest trace of wear on the highest points while retaining nearly complete original mint luster, offering exceptional eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eThe combination of historical importance, near-uncirculated condition, and the desirable VDB variety makes this coin a standout piece in any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17axgyb\" data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whqo58\" data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1909\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"54w2zs\" data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Cent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x1tnz8\" data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e VDB (Designer’s initials on reverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4g0znj\" data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e AU58 (About Uncirculated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5r7kte\" data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eGrading Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProfessional Coin Grading Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hehdbj\" data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% Copper, 5% Tin \u0026amp; Zinc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ijdyqt\" data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.11 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g939od\" data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nho2p6\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVictor David Brenner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vwbckl\" data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eIssued in 1909 to honor the 100th anniversary of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAbraham Lincoln\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’s birth, this coin marked a turning point in U.S. coinage by featuring a real historical figure for the first time. The inclusion of Brenner’s initials—and their rapid removal—created one of the most talked-about varieties in American coin history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003eThe 1909 VDB cent remains a foundational coin for collectors and a key piece in completing a Lincoln cent set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ikzfgu\" data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eThe Philadelphia-minted 1909 VDB cent is widely collected, but \u003cstrong data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003ehigh-grade examples like AU58 are significantly more desirable\u003c\/strong\u003e due to their superior preservation. This grade offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18rzm0x\" data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eNearly full mint luster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cj4ap6\" data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eMinimal wear with strong detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15z0tlr\" data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eEye appeal approaching Mint State coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eCollectors value AU58 coins as they often provide the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003elook of an uncirculated coin at a more accessible price point\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1412y1b\" data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003eWhy Add This Coin to Your Collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2629\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe 1909 VDB Lincoln Cent in AU58 condition offers the perfect blend of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003ehistory, rarity, and high-grade preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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