1909 San Francisco(S) Victor David Brenner (VDB) Lincoln Wheat Cent XF45 BN NGC Brown Label

The 1909 S VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent graded XF45 BN by NGC with a Brown Label is a key date coin in the Lincoln cent series. This particular coin was part of the first year of issue for the Lincoln cent, which replaced the Indian Head cent. It was minted at the San Francisco Mint and is highly sought after due to its low mintage of just 484,000 coins, making it one of the rarest and most desirable Lincoln cents.

1909 S VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent XF45 NGC

The "VDB" on the reverse stands for Victor David Brenner, the coin's designer, whose initials were prominently placed at the bottom of the reverse. After public complaints, the initials were removed from the design, making the 1909 S VDB cents quite rare. In XF45 (Extremely Fine) condition, this coin shows moderate wear but retains strong detail, particularly on Lincoln's portrait and the wheat stalks on the reverse. The "BN" designation indicates that the coin has developed a natural brown patina, common for older copper coins.