1909 - 2¢ Lincoln Commemorative First Day of Issue |
1909-S Lincoln Cents |
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12 February 1909 San Francisco, California 2¢ Lincoln stamp, first day of issue |
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A commemorate stamp for Abraham Lincoln was issued on the 100th anniversary of his birth. It was released nationwide as well as in Puerto Rico on the same date. |
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1909-S cent, "VDB" initials minted in San Francisco |
1909-S cent, no initials minted in San Francisco |
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The Lincoln cent was designed by Victor D. Brenner to replace the Indian Head cent in 1909. They were originally minted with the designers initials (V.D.B.) on the reverse but these initials were soon removed. |
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Richard Frajola, May 2006 |
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