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There are at least two types of 1909 VDB doubled die varieties. However, the one that is most desirable is the Type I doubled die obverse exhibiting prominent doubling in the inscription LIBERTY and in the first 9 of the date. This doubling is visible to the naked, but trained eye ' an important factor in making this a significant and highly collectible variety. Numismatic experts believe approximately 500 or so of these Type I doubled dies exist, and they command strong premiums above the prices of non-variety 1909 VDB Lincoln cents and are scarce in Brown, Red-Brown, and Red grades.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter. The deisgner's initials V.D.B. appear on the bottom periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
285297
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1909
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, V.D.B.
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Doubled Die Obverse
Variety 2:
FS-1101
Coin Date:
1909 VDB
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
27,995,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
37631
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Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for 1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-1101 MS BN
Body: Referring page: http://www.greysheet.com/prices/item/1909-vdb-1c-brown-ddo-1-lincoln-cent-doubleddieobverse-fs-1101/gsid/285297 GSID: 285297 Title: 1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-1101 MS BN
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1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-1101 MS BN
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1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-1101 MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$430.00 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $360.00 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/133xxx/b732e156-4f38-45e4-95ee-83317fee2e70.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/435xxx/69281083-4e89-4e1b-8add-20c192601463.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/360xxx/46668f31-a86b-430a-87d1-43ecb24d68e1.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $100
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $3 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $55 – $50,000
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
Worth: $10 – $330
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RB
Worth: $130 – $750
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RD
Worth: $175 – $10,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $600 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $2,150 – $42,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,150 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $2 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
1909 VDB 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-1101, AU50 PCGS. Formerly FS-012. PCGS Population: 7 in 50, 93 finer (12/25). CDN: $80 ...
$94
1909 VDB 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-1101, MS63 Brown PCGS. (012). PCGS Population: (29/30). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$276
1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. FS-1101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-65 BN (PCGS).
$480
1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. FS-1101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-64 BN (PCGS).
$240
1909 VDB 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-1101, MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (3/53). MS62. ...
$134
1909 VDB 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-1101, XF45 PCGS. (FS-012). PCGS Population (4/61). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$74
1909 VDB 1C Double Die Obverse, FS-1101 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0)....
$56
1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. FS-1101. Doubled Die Obverse. Genuine--Code 91, Questionable Color (PCGS).
$540
1909 V.D.B. Lincoln Cent. FS-1101 (FS-012). Doubled Die Obverse. AU-58 BN (NGC).
$40
1909 VDB 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-1101, MS63 Brown PCGS Secure. (FS-012). PCGS Population: (20/24). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$192
1909 VDB 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-1101, MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (19/1). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$258
1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. FS-1101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-63 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$212
1909 VDB 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-1101, MS64 Brown PCGS. (FS-012). PCGS Population (19/1). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$247
1909 VDB 1C FS-1101 MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. (FS-012). PCGS Population (12/17). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$258
1909 VDB 1C Die Doubled Obverse, FS-1101, MS64 Brown PCGS. (FS-012). PCGS Population (16/1). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$494
1909 VDB 1C Die Doubled Obverse, FS-1101, MS64 Brown NGC. ...
$881
1909 Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. FS-1101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-64 BN (NGC).
$304
1909 1C VDB DDO MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. FS-1101. PCGS Population (9/1). NGC Census: (6/3). (#37631)...
$374
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