However you see it, it's hard to deny that the 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent is one of most important coins in American numismatics. And not necessarily because it's the rarest coin, for it's certainly not A whopping 484,000 were made and Professional Coin Grading Service CoinFacts estimates some 50,000 still exist.10 Sept 2020
Is a 1909 VDB penny worth anything?
When it comes to all coins, the value can sometimes depend on grade and condition. According to USA Coin Book, the 1909 S coin is worth $917 in average condition and up to $2,222 if in “Uncirculated (MS-63).”23 Nov 2021
How many VDB pennies are there?
And it's so valuable not only because of the controversy surrounding it but its low mintage too - just 484,000 of these coins have been minted. That's compared with more than 72million of the other version of the 1909 coin.23 Nov 2021
How many 1909 pennies are there?
While almost 28 million Philadelphia VDB cents were struck, making them quite common, the 1909-S with Brenner's initials (commonly called the 1909-S VDB) is the rarest Lincoln cent by date and mintmark, with only 484,000 released for circulation.