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It means the coin was minted in San Francisco.
Note that there were lots of coins in 1909, not just "the" coin.
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Is a 1909 lincoln cent rare?
Not unless you have a 1909 S VDB cent. If you have this coin it will have a S under the date and the letters VDB on the reverse at the very bottom.
What are the most valuable dates on a wheat penny?
For regular issues, the 1909-S V.D.B. is still the most desirable coin, followed by the 1914-D, 1909-S & 1931-S.
What does the coin phrase key date mean?
It means that the coin is rare. For example a 1909-S VDB cent is a key date. This coin is rare.
What is a 1909-S Lincoln Cent worth?
August 15, 2009 The 1909-S Lincoln Cent was minted in 2 varieties: The 1909-S and the 1909-S VDB. To determine which coin you have it will first be necessary to locate the mint mark. This mark is a small letter located just below the date. The letter "S" is for San Francisco and is shown as 1909-S in this list. Next it will be necesssary to locate the letters "VDB" on the coin. If your coin has these letters they will be located on the reverse [tails] side of the coin, at the bottom of the design between and below the stems on the wheat heads and along the rim. Some of these letters are difficult to see and a 10x magnifier may be needed. The circulated and uncirculated values of these coins are shown in the following list: Circulated Grades........1909-S........1909-S VDB G4.................................$105............$750 F12...............................$170............$1,200 EF40.............................$265............$1,500 Uncirculated GradesMS60............................$380............$1,800 MS63............................$425............$2,000 MS64............................$485............$2,300 MS65............................$525............$2,800 MS66............................$650............$4,750
What is the value of a penny 1909 mint mark s vdb?
The 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln cent is the key-date coin if the series. Authentic circulated examples have an average minumin retail value of $700.00 in the lowest collectible grade of G-4. Take it to a coin dealer for a accurate assessment.
What does svdb stand for?
You are talking about a 1909 Lincoln cent. The S is the mintmark found on the face of the coin below the date. The VDB is the designer's initials found at the bottom rim on the reverse.
What is the most valuable penny year?
The most valuable and desireable Lincoln cent is the 1909 S VDB coin. If you have a 1909 S minted cent, flip the coin over to the reverse side and look at the bottom between the wheat ears. If you see the initials "V.D.B." there in very small print, you have a highly sought after Lincoln cent. A coin in average condition (about VG20) will fetch about $1000 in the current (2011) market. "V.D.B." was the coin designer's initials and stand for "Victor D. Brenner".
Is a 1909 lincoln cent rare?
Not unless you have a 1909 S VDB cent. If you have this coin it will have a S under the date and the letters VDB on the reverse at the very bottom.
What are the most valuable dates on a wheat penny?
For regular issues, the 1909-S V.D.B. is still the most desirable coin, followed by the 1914-D, 1909-S & 1931-S.
What does the coin phrase key date mean?
It means that the coin is rare. For example a 1909-S VDB cent is a key date. This coin is rare.
What does s stand for on a coin?
S means it was minted in san Francisco
Are there any penny's 1909 with errors?
Common striking errors are possible on any coin. For 1909, the Lincoln cent has a noted horizontal "S" mintmark error.
What is a 1909-S Lincoln Cent worth?
August 15, 2009 The 1909-S Lincoln Cent was minted in 2 varieties: The 1909-S and the 1909-S VDB. To determine which coin you have it will first be necessary to locate the mint mark. This mark is a small letter located just below the date. The letter "S" is for San Francisco and is shown as 1909-S in this list. Next it will be necesssary to locate the letters "VDB" on the coin. If your coin has these letters they will be located on the reverse [tails] side of the coin, at the bottom of the design between and below the stems on the wheat heads and along the rim. Some of these letters are difficult to see and a 10x magnifier may be needed. The circulated and uncirculated values of these coins are shown in the following list: Circulated Grades........1909-S........1909-S VDB G4.................................$105............$750 F12...............................$170............$1,200 EF40.............................$265............$1,500 Uncirculated GradesMS60............................$380............$1,800 MS63............................$425............$2,000 MS64............................$485............$2,300 MS65............................$525............$2,800 MS66............................$650............$4,750
What is a 1909 s Indian head gold coin graded m66 worth?
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What is the value of a penny 1909 mint mark s vdb?
The 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln cent is the key-date coin if the series. Authentic circulated examples have an average minumin retail value of $700.00 in the lowest collectible grade of G-4. Take it to a coin dealer for a accurate assessment.
How much is a 1909 s proof penny worth?
No proof cents were struck in San Francisco in 1909. Please check your coin again. There's more information at the Related Question.
What is retail price for a 1909 wheat penny?
It depends by what you mean by 1909. There are 4 varieties of 1909 wheat pennies. A 1909 with no mintmark and no "V.D.B." between the wheat stalks on the back of the coin is fairly common and sells for about $1 in circulated condition. If you have a 1909 with no mintmark with a "V.D.B." between the wheat stalks on the back of the coin it is worth about $9 or so in circulated condition. A 1909 with an S mintmark and no VDB sells for about $50 in circulated condition. While a 1909 with an S mintmark and a V.D.B. between the wheat stalks on the back of the penny sells for $500 or more in circulated condition. If you want to buy uncirculated coins, expect to pay many times the values I listed, especially for rarities like the 1909 S VDB
