The 1909 Indian Head penny is a noteworthy collectible coin, as it represents the last year of the Indian Head cent series, which was minted from 1859 to 1909. The coin features the image of Liberty wearing a headdress on the obverse, while the reverse depicts a wreath encircling the denomination "ONE CENT." The 1909 pennies also include a rare variety known as the 1909-S V.D.B., which has the designer's initials on the reverse and is highly sought after by collectors. The coin's composition is primarily of copper, making it a popular item in numismatic circles, especially in higher grades.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1909-P (Philadelphia) Indian Cents 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) Indian Cents 1909 Philadelphia
1909-P (Philadelphia) Indian Cents 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) Indian Cents 1909 Philadelphia
1909-S (San Francisco) Indian Cents 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) Indian Cents 1909 San Francisco