1909 V.D.B. & 1909 Lincoln Cent Set
$57.95
Now, give one of the most controversial coins in numismatic history and its first-year replacement – the 1909 V.D.B. Wheat Ears Lincoln cent and the 1909 cent without initials!
Popular from the start, the original supply of about 27 million cents ran out in just 3 days! But controversy followed, with critics declaring that designer Victor D. Brenner's initials were too large on the reverse. Production came to a halt, and new 1909 cents were struck, minus the offending initials. With this collector set, they'll enjoy both first-year coins – the famed 1909 V.D.B. in Very Fine condition, and its replacement in Average Circulated. Two important Lincoln cents… one affordable price!
Popular from the start, the original supply of about 27 million cents ran out in just 3 days! But controversy followed, with critics declaring that designer Victor D. Brenner's initials were too large on the reverse. Production came to a halt, and new 1909 cents were struck, minus the offending initials. With this collector set, they'll enjoy both first-year coins – the famed 1909 V.D.B. in Very Fine condition, and its replacement in Average Circulated. Two important Lincoln cents… one affordable price!
