1909 VDB Penny: The Controversial King of Lincoln Cents
1909 VDB Penny: The 1909 VDB Penny is one of the most fascinating coins in American history. What was meant to be a simple tribute to Abraham Lincoln quickly turned into a national controversy. The coin’s designer, Victor David Brenner, placed his initials—VDB—on the reverse, igniting a debate over whether an artist’s signature should be … Read more