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Lincoln Wheat cent · Philadelphia · Proof1909 Matte Proof Wheat Penny (no V.D.B.) Value
1909 Matte Proof Lincoln Cent (no V.D.B.)
Photo credits
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Value by condition
Penny Value estimate · values as of Q4 2026
By grade
| Grade | Brown | Red-Brown | Red |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS-60Mint State (Uncirculated) | $410 | $490 | — |
| MS-63Mint State (Uncirculated) | $570 | $680 | $1,300 |
| MS-65Mint State (Uncirculated) | $1,800 | $2,100 | $3,900 |
Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimate · based on 1 recorded sales · few sales, so treat it as a rough guide
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How to identify it
- A matte (sandblast-like) proof from 1909 without V.D.B. on the tails side
What to check
What a genuine 1909 Matte Proof (no V.D.B.) shows:
- V.D.B. on the tails side: NoAre the letters V.D.B. at the bottom centre of the reverse, between the wheat stalks near the rim?
- Proof finish (mirror fields, frosted design): YesDoes the coin have mirror-like fields and sharp, often frosted, design (a proof), rather than normal satin mint lustre?
Specs
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Cent
- Year
- 1909
- Mint
- Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Strike
- Proof
- Mint mark
- Below the date, on the front
- Metal
- Bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)
- Weight
- 3.11 g
- Mintage
- 2,352
Matte proofs without V.D.B.
Source: Wikipedia - Designer
- Victor David Brenner
Other varieties of this date
- 1909 V.D.B. Matte ProofPhiladelphia · Proof · 1,194 made$5,300proof
Other 1909 pennies
- 1909 (no V.D.B.)Philadelphia · 72.7 million made7.5¢worn$24.00MS-60
- 1909-S (no V.D.B.)San Francisco · 1,825,000 made$87.00worn$180MS-60
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