1909 Lincoln VDB Cent - Circulated
1909 VDB Cent - The Coin that Shocked the Nation!
2009 marked the 100th Anniversary of the Lincoln Cent - which is the longest running design in US history. However, very few people realize that this classic US coin actually created a firestorm of public protest when it first debuted in 1909! You see, Victor David Brenner, designer of the Lincoln Cent, placed his initials prominently on the reverse of the coin, directly beneath the matching stalks of wheat. The American public was outraged, and Theodore Roosevelt quickly ordered the removal of the VDB initials from all subsequent coins struck. They have never appeared again on any other type of US coin for nearly 100 years! We secured a small cache of these coins, but they won't last long at this bargain price! Average circulated condition - guaranteed authentic.
| SKU | 1802721 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Date of Issue | 1909 |
| Material | Base Metal |
| Denomination | Lincoln Cents |
