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The 1 oz Lincoln Wheat Cent Silver Round recreates one of the most recognizable coin designs in American numismatic history. Produced by Golden State Mint, this privately minted round contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver and faithfully reproduces the iconic 1909 Lincoln Wheat Cent, the first U.S. coin to feature the portrait of a real historical figure. One detail sets this round apart from most modern reproductions. It includes Victor David Brenner's "V.D.B." initials between the wheat stalks on the reverse—just as they appeared on the original 1909 cents before public criticism prompted the U.S. Mint to remove them only days after the coin entered circulation. Because this is a privately minted silver round, it carries no face value or legal tender status. Its value is derived from its silver content and its appeal to collectors who appreciate classic American coin designs.
Obverse
The obverse faithfully recreates Victor David Brenner's original 1909 portrait of Abraham Lincoln, complete with the familiar inscriptions "IN GOD WE TRUST," "LIBERTY," and the date 1909. When the Lincoln cent debuted, it marked a turning point in American coinage by becoming the first circulating U.S. coin to portray an actual historical figure instead of a symbolic representation.
Reverse
The reverse features the classic Wheat Cent design, with two wheat stalks framing the center of the coin. Unlike later Lincoln cents, this version prominently displays Brenner's initials—"V.D.B."—between the wheat ears. Surrounding the design are updated inscriptions identifying the round as 1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver and Golden State Mint, replacing the denomination found on the original cent.
The original Lincoln Wheat Cent was introduced in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Its designer, sculptor Victor David Brenner, placed his initials prominently at the bottom of the reverse with the approval of Mint officials. When the coin entered circulation on August 2, 1909, however, the initials quickly became the subject of public criticism. Some believed they were too large and gave the appearance of personal advertising. The controversy reached the U.S. Treasury within days, and production was halted while the reverse was redesigned without the initials. Brenner's signature did not return until 1918, when it was restored in a much smaller and less noticeable position near Lincoln's shoulder on the obverse. This silver round deliberately recreates the original 1909 V.D.B. reverse, preserving the short-lived design that has become one of the most sought-after versions of the Lincoln Wheat Cent.
Founded in 1974, Golden State Mint is a respected American private mint known for producing high-quality silver and copper bullion rounds. Its catalog includes reproductions of historic U.S. coin designs alongside original collections inspired by American history, mythology, and patriotic themes. The Lincoln Wheat Cent Silver Round remains one of its most popular historical tributes, combining investment-grade silver with a faithful recreation of a classic American design.
The 1 oz Lincoln Wheat Cent Silver Round recreates one of the most recognizable coin designs in American numismatic history. Produced by Golden State Mint, this privately minted round contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver and faithfully reproduces the iconic 1909 Lincoln Wheat Cent, the first U.S. coin to feature the portrait of a real historical figure. One detail sets this round apart from most modern reproductions. It includes Victor David Brenner's "V.D.B." initials between the wheat stalks on the reverse—just as they appeared on the original 1909 cents before public criticism prompted the U.S. Mint to remove them only days after the coin entered circulation. Because this is a privately minted silver round, it carries no face value or legal tender status. Its value is derived from its silver content and its appeal to collectors who appreciate classic American coin designs.
Obverse
The obverse faithfully recreates Victor David Brenner's original 1909 portrait of Abraham Lincoln, complete with the familiar inscriptions "IN GOD WE TRUST," "LIBERTY," and the date 1909. When the Lincoln cent debuted, it marked a turning point in American coinage by becoming the first circulating U.S. coin to portray an actual historical figure instead of a symbolic representation.
Reverse
The reverse features the classic Wheat Cent design, with two wheat stalks framing the center of the coin. Unlike later Lincoln cents, this version prominently displays Brenner's initials—"V.D.B."—between the wheat ears. Surrounding the design are updated inscriptions identifying the round as 1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver and Golden State Mint, replacing the denomination found on the original cent.
The original Lincoln Wheat Cent was introduced in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Its designer, sculptor Victor David Brenner, placed his initials prominently at the bottom of the reverse with the approval of Mint officials. When the coin entered circulation on August 2, 1909, however, the initials quickly became the subject of public criticism. Some believed they were too large and gave the appearance of personal advertising. The controversy reached the U.S. Treasury within days, and production was halted while the reverse was redesigned without the initials. Brenner's signature did not return until 1918, when it was restored in a much smaller and less noticeable position near Lincoln's shoulder on the obverse. This silver round deliberately recreates the original 1909 V.D.B. reverse, preserving the short-lived design that has become one of the most sought-after versions of the Lincoln Wheat Cent.
Founded in 1974, Golden State Mint is a respected American private mint known for producing high-quality silver and copper bullion rounds. Its catalog includes reproductions of historic U.S. coin designs alongside original collections inspired by American history, mythology, and patriotic themes. The Lincoln Wheat Cent Silver Round remains one of its most popular historical tributes, combining investment-grade silver with a faithful recreation of a classic American design.
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