1909-P V.D.B. Lincoln Wheat Cent Red/Brown Wood Grain ☆☆ 257

Denomination: Small Cent

Coin: Lincoln Wheat

Composition: Copper

Year: 1909

Color: BN

Fineness: 0.95

Strike Type: Business

Mint Location: Philadelphia

KM Number: 132

Country of Origin: United States

Struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the premier year of the series, this 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln Wheat Cent is a prized example of America's most famous first-year copper design. Issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, Victor David Brenner’s iconic design featured his prominent initials V.D.B. at the bottom reverse rim. Public outcry over the prominent signature forced the Mint to halt production and remove the initials after only a few weeks, creating an instant collector's classic.

Struck in traditional bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc), this historic first-year piece retains a striking balance of vibrant mint red radiance blended with soft, warm chocolate toning—earning it an impressive Red/Brown (RB) color designation. For collectors seeking a high-grade, uncirculated specimen with immense historical significance and standout eye appeal, this first-year "V.D.B." is a must-have anchor coin.