Imagine a coin nearly lost to history—washed overboard during one of the most infamous disasters of the early 20th century—yet miraculously recovered and eventually sold for $200,000. This is the story of the 1909‑S VDB Continue reading
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1909‑S VDB Penny: What Makes It the Most Famous and Valuable U.S. Cent
The 1909‑S VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny stands unrivaled in American numismatics. Released in San Francisco with the initials of designer Victor David Brenner—VDB—on the reverse, only 484,000 were minted. Critics deemed the initials too prominent, Continue reading