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Pillar of the Community
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Penny is a perfectly acceptable name for the US Cent, just as Nickel is for the 5-cent piece. While they are slang, they are commonly accepted by society. V.D.B. is the initials of the designer Victor D. Brenner. These initials were displayed on the reverse of 1909 and 1909-S Lincoln pennies until an uproar caused them to be removed. This caused 6 variations of 1909 pennies, 1909 and 1909-S Indian Head, 1909 and 1909-S VDB Lincoln and 1909 and 1909-S non-VDB Lincoln pennies. The initials were added back a few years later on the bottom of the bust on the obverse. Several years had different size dates, some more noticeable than others. Many collector books have separate slots for these and that stokes collectors even more. While almost every year could have some variation in date sizes, the ones most noteworthy are heavily collected. |
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Moderator
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Penny is a perfectly acceptable name for the US Cent Although I personally avoid saying penny, this statement is totally correct. Almost everyone in America knows what you mean when you say penny, just as they do nickel. Even the mint uses the term.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Right. And if you buy a box of cents, it's likely to say "$25 Pennies" or something similar.
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I have been collecting coins for so long, that I never even thought that "VDB" was "jargon".  Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here)Edited by nss-52
02/22/2016 12:54 pm
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Valued Member
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Ok, If I could I would change the topic to "cent terms, that are known by everyone but me, these terms are not jargon but everyday terms"
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Valued Member
United States
66 Posts |
Three more cents I found. An 1880 cent of less than or equal to FR02 grade,a 44 cent with great color and AU grade, and a 1937 cent with some odd coloration on half of it, 17degree die rotation, and XF grade.
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Ok, If I could I would change the topic to "cent terms, that are known by everyone but me, these terms are not jargon but everyday terms" Title changed. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Speaking of the 1937 coloration, what causes this?   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Never worry about the usage of PENNY. Remember this is America and we call all our money different things. We have 2 bits, a fin, penny, nickel, saw buck, note, bill and lots more. We can and do use whatever terminology we want for what ever we want. And also, try coppercoins.com
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Valued Member
United States
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Any tips on what causes this discoloration on this cent?
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Moderator
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The jargon for that coin is a "woody", believe it or not. It is caused by improper mixing of the metallic alloy's contents.
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Valued Member
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Does a "woody" coin have any extra value?
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It is an individual preference, but there are many who will pay a premium for a woody.
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Bedrock of the Community
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....but there are many who will pay a premium for a woody. Like who? Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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I did not want to speak for everyone.  |
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