1909 Lincoln Wheat Cent - VDB
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$4,830 MS62 09-01-2002 Heritage Auctions
Description
A cent from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1909 Lincoln Wheat Cent - VDB belongs to the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 28.0 million examples, making this ranked 3rd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 27% of production. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right, the first real person depicted on a U.S. circulating coin and the reverse displays two wheat stalks framing ONE CENT, symbolizing American agriculture. First year of the Lincoln Cent. The "VDB" initials on the reverse caused a public outcry, and cents without VDB quickly followed. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $7 to $38 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2423.
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Error Varieties(51)
Verified Errors
1909 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1909 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1909 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1909 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1909 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1909 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1909 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1909 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1909 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
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1909 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
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1909 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1909 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1909 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
1909 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-017
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