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Item #61 – 1909 Lincoln Wheat Cent (V.D.B.) Certified by: PCGS Grade: MS65BN (Mint State 65 Brown) Certification #: 2423.65 / 52772706 ⸻ 🪙 Coin Details • Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark) • Designer: Victor David Brenner • Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc • Weight: 3.11 grams • Diameter: 19 mm • Edge: Plain ⸻ 🔍 Description This 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln Wheat Cent is from the first year of the Lincoln cent series. The “V.D.B.” initials at the bottom of the reverse represent the designer, Victor David Brenner, whose name was briefly removed after public controversy. Graded MS65 Brown by PCGS, this example retains strong detail and original mint luster under the brown toning, indicative of long-term preservation. The coin shows minimal contact marks, consistent with gem uncirculated quality. ⸻ 🏛️ Historical Significance • First year of issue for the Lincoln design. • The inclusion of the V.D.B. initials makes this an iconic one-year type. • Only 27,995,000 were struck b