1909-S VDB 1C ~ ANACS AU Details CORRODED

The 1909-S V.D.B. penny is one of the most sought-after coins in American numismatics. Minted in San Francisco, this Lincoln penny features the designer's initials, V.D.B., on the reverse side, which stands for Victor David Brenner. The coin's production was notably low, with only around 484,000 minted, making it a gem among collectors. The "S" indicates it was produced at the San Francisco mint, and "V.D.B." was added to the die at the insistence of Brenner but was quickly removed after public outcry over the prominence of the initials on U.S. currency.