{"product_id":"1909-p-v-d-b-lincoln-wheat-cent-red-brown-wood-grain-257","title":"1909-P V.D.B. Lincoln Wheat Cent Red\/Brown Wood Grain ☆☆ 257","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Cent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lincoln Wheat\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1909\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e BN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFineness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrike Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Business\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKM Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 132\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eStruck at the Philadelphia Mint during the premier year of the series, this \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003e1909 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 \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"319\"\u003eV.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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eStruck 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 \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"213\"\u003eRed\/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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClassyCoins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52673489731896,"sku":"336700551568","price":104.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/1743\/3400\/files\/57_33285a11-0f75-4769-91e1-9ac0970857ce.jpg?v=1784651171","url":"https:\/\/classycoins.com\/products\/1909-p-v-d-b-lincoln-wheat-cent-red-brown-wood-grain-257","provider":"classycoins.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}