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Lincoln Head Cent (1909-1958)
 
| Designer: |
Victor D. Brenner |
| Designer's Initials: |
1909: See tidbits, 1918-1958: Obverse on the bottom of Lincoln's bust. |
| Mints: |
Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, West Point |
| Mintmark Location: |
On obverse below date |
| Weight: |
3.11 grams |
| Composition: |
.950 copper, .050 tin and zinc. |
| Diameter: |
19mm |
| Edge Type: |
Plain |
| Interesting Tidbits: |
The Lincoln Cent was the first cent to bear the motto, "IN GOD WE TRUST"
In 1909 Victor D. Brenner's initials were very prominently displayed on the reverse between the ends of the two wheat stalks, but the public found it inappropriate to have his initials displayed so prominently, so they were promptly removed. 1909 Lincoln Cents that have the initials on the reverse are worth considerably more than a non-VDB Lincoln Cent. |
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