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1909-S Lincoln Cent VDB

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Classic · 1¢

1909-S Lincoln Cent VDB

1¢ · Classic · Victor D. Brenner

Designer: Victor D. Brenner

KEY DATE

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1909-S VDB Lincoln wheat cent

484,000 struck at the San Francisco Mint, ranked 1 of 140 in the series. Mintage, varieties, and a verification checklist →

Coin facts

Denomination
1¢
Metal
copper
Series
Lincoln
Year
1909-S
Mint mark
S
Era
Classic

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