1909 VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent – PCGS MS64RD | First Year of Issue | Brilliant Red Luster
Celebrate the birth of an American numismatic icon with this 1909 VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent, certified PCGS MS64RD (Red). This stunning coin represents the first year of the Lincoln cent series—and one of the most famous key-date coins in U.S. history.
Designed by Victor David Brenner, the Lincoln cent was revolutionary: the first U.S. coin to feature a real person. The original 1909 design included Brenner's initials “V.D.B.” prominently on the reverse at the bottom—sparking public controversy and leading to their removal later that year, making the 1909 VDB a must-have for collectors.
Graded Mint State 64 Red, this coin boasts rich, original red luster and sharp strike details, with only minor contact marks keeping it from a higher grade. It offers outstanding eye appeal and strong collector value.
Key Features:
Year: 1909
Mint: Philadelphia (No mint mark)
Denomination: One Cent
Grade: PCGS MS64RD – Mint State 64, Red
Designer: Victor D. Brenner
Obverse: Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
Reverse: Wheat ears with “ONE CENT” and “V.D.B.” initials at bottom
Type: First-year Lincoln Wheat Cent
This is an excellent opportunity to own a highly desirable first-year issue in high mint state red condition. Whether you're building a Lincoln cent set or investing in classic U.S. coins, this PCGS MS64RD 1909 VDB delivers historical significance, collector appeal, and lasting value.
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