Scandalous First-Year VDB Lincoln Cent
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1909 VDB Lincoln Cent
Item # 015901 
Very Good or better Condition  
Price: $29.95
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Country:
 U.S.A.
Date:
 1909
Metal:
 Copper-Nickel
Denomination:
 1  Cent
Weight:
 3.11 g
Diameter:
 19 mm
Condition:
 Very Good +
Obverse:
 Bust of Lincoln facing right
Reverse:
 Denomination, "One Cent" framed by ears of wheat
Packaging:
 Capsule
It’s hard to believe that a penny could cause a major public scandal, but that’s exactly what happened in 1909 when designer Victor D. Brenner placed his initials, VDB, on the new Lincoln Cent. Public outrage forced the U.S. Mint to remove the initials after striking only a quarter of the planned mintage. With the Lincoln Cent set to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2009, these scarce coins are sure to be extremely popular.