But the 1909-S VDB is a standout example ... Victor David Brenner designed the new penny and put his initials “V.D.B.” to the reverse of the coin between the stalks of wheat.
Although most pennies are worth just one cent, a rare 1943 copper version of the Lincoln Wheat Penny still circulates, and many people may not even realize its immense value. The coin's obverse ...
If you have any 1943 wheat pennies, it’s worth taking ... the federal government transitioned to the Indian Head Penny in 1864. Like VDB, who struck his initials on the bottom of Lincoln pennies ...
You may still find one of these valuable wheat pennies in circulation. The wheat penny was first minted in 1909, and it was the first coin in wide circulation to feature a U.S. president. Sculptor ...