{"title":"silver round","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"golden-state-mint-2-oz-wheat-cent-silver-round-999-fine-silver","title":"Golden State Mint 2 oz Wheat Cent Silver Round | .999 Fine Silver","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMetalStacks proudly presents the \u003cstrong\u003eGolden State Mint 2 oz Wheat Cent Silver Round\u003c\/strong\u003e — a stunning tribute to one of the most iconic and historically significant coins in American numismatic history: the \u003cstrong\u003e1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent\u003c\/strong\u003e. Struck in \u003cstrong\u003e2 troy ounces of .999 fine silver\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eGolden State Mint (GSM)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this oversized round honors \u003cstrong\u003eVictor David Brenner's\u003c\/strong\u003e legendary 1909 design while delivering substantial investment-grade silver weight in a single piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe original \u003cstrong\u003e1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely regarded as the \u003cstrong\u003emost famous and sought-after small cent in U.S. coin collecting history\u003c\/strong\u003e — with original copper specimens commanding thousands of dollars even in well-circulated condition. This silver tribute round captures every detail of Brenner's masterful Lincoln portrait, scaled up dramatically in size and rendered in the brilliance of fine silver — making it both a tangible piece of American history and a serious bullion holding for collectors and stackers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRound Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContains \u003cstrong\u003e2 Troy oz of .999 fine silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStruck by \u003cstrong\u003eGolden State Mint (GSM)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a trusted private mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faithful tribute to Victor David Brenner's 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic GSM bullion design with weight and purity certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrilliant Uncirculated finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOversized format showcases fine engraving detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIdeal for collectors of Lincoln Cent designs, tribute rounds, and stackers seeking substantial silver weight per piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCombines numismatic-style artistry with investment-grade silver bullion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRound Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 2 Troy oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMetal Type: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFineness: .999 Fine Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eComposition: 99.9% Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMint: Golden State Mint (GSM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDesigner (Obverse Tribute): Victor David Brenner (original 1909 design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDesign Theme: 1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCondition: Brilliant Uncirculated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFormat: Round silver bullion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEdge: Reeded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePackaging: Protective bullion packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a faithful tribute to \u003cstrong\u003eVictor David Brenner's iconic 1909 portrait of President Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e — captured here in stunning detail thanks to the round's oversized 2 oz format. The right-profile portrait of Lincoln is rendered with extraordinary precision, showcasing every nuance of Brenner's masterful engraving — from the texture of Lincoln's hair and beard to the dignified set of his shoulders. The inscriptions \u003cstrong\u003e\"IN GOD WE TRUST\"\u003c\/strong\u003e arch across the top, \u003cstrong\u003e\"LIBERTY\"\u003c\/strong\u003e appears to the left of Lincoln's portrait, and the date \u003cstrong\u003e\"1909\"\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003e\"S\"\u003c\/strong\u003e mint mark beneath it appear to the right — faithfully recreating the historic San Francisco Mint issue that has become one of the most iconic coin designs in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showcases Golden State Mint's signature bullion design, featuring two \u003cstrong\u003estylized wheat stalks\u003c\/strong\u003e that frame the central inscriptions — a deliberate nod to the original \u003cstrong\u003eWheat Cent reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e that gave the series its name. The text \u003cstrong\u003e\"GOLDEN STATE MINT\"\u003c\/strong\u003e arches across the top, with \u003cstrong\u003e\"TWO TROY OZ\"\u003c\/strong\u003e prominently displayed in the upper center and \u003cstrong\u003e\".999 FINE SILVER\"\u003c\/strong\u003e anchoring the lower portion. The initials \u003cstrong\u003e\"V.D.B.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e appear at the bottom — honoring Victor David Brenner, whose original inclusion of those same initials on the 1909 Lincoln Cent sparked one of the most famous coin controversies in U.S. Mint history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance — The 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe original \u003cstrong\u003e1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most legendary coins in American numismatic history. Released to commemorate the \u003cstrong\u003e100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth\u003c\/strong\u003e, it marked several historic firsts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe first U.S. coin to feature a real historical figure\u003c\/strong\u003e (rather than allegorical figures like Liberty or eagles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first U.S. coin to feature an American president\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVictor David Brenner's design\u003c\/strong\u003e — selected personally by President Theodore Roosevelt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaced the long-running Indian Head Cent\u003c\/strong\u003e that had been in production since 1859\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe VDB Controversy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brenner originally included his full initials \u003cstrong\u003e\"VDB\"\u003c\/strong\u003e at the bottom of the reverse, between the wheat stalks. Public outcry over the perceived size and prominence of the initials forced the U.S. Mint to remove them just \u003cstrong\u003edays after release\u003c\/strong\u003e — making the original \u003cstrong\u003e1909-VDB and 1909-S VDB\u003c\/strong\u003e cents extraordinarily rare. The San Francisco Mint produced only \u003cstrong\u003e484,000 1909-S VDB cents\u003c\/strong\u003e before the initials were removed — making the 1909-S VDB the \u003cstrong\u003escarcest regular-issue Lincoln Cent ever produced\u003c\/strong\u003e. Original 1909-S VDB cents in collectible condition routinely sell for \u003cstrong\u003ethousands of dollars\u003c\/strong\u003e, and in mint state condition can command tens of thousands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lincoln Wheat Cent Legacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Lincoln Wheat Cent design — with wheat stalks framing the reverse — remained in production from \u003cstrong\u003e1909 through 1958\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the longest-running coin designs in U.S. history. Even after the wheat reverse was replaced by the Lincoln Memorial in 1959, \u003cstrong\u003eBrenner's Lincoln obverse continued in use\u003c\/strong\u003e — and remains on the modern Lincoln Cent today, making it the \u003cstrong\u003elongest-running obverse design in U.S. coinage history at over 115 years and counting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Tribute Round?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBecause original 1909-S VDB cents are prohibitively expensive for most collectors, \u003cstrong\u003etribute silver rounds like this 2 oz GSM piece\u003c\/strong\u003e offer the perfect alternative — allowing collectors and stackers to own the iconic design at a fraction of the cost while gaining \u003cstrong\u003e2 troy ounces of investment-grade silver\u003c\/strong\u003e at the same time. The oversized format also displays Brenner's design with a level of detail and brilliance impossible to appreciate on the original tiny 19mm copper cent — making this round both \u003cstrong\u003ehistorically meaningful and visually stunning\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Stack Silver Tribute Rounds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Design Appreciation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Own iconic American coin designs without the prohibitive cost of original rare specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment-Grade Silver Content\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pure .999 fine silver with intrinsic precious metal value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower Premiums\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tribute rounds typically carry lower premiums than government-minted bullion coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetail and Brilliance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Oversized format showcases engraved details impossible to see on original-size coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConversation Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tribute rounds combine numismatic heritage with bullion value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStackable Format\u003c\/strong\u003e — Round shape and standard sizing make them ideal for portfolio building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Stack Silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSilver continues to play a vital role in the modern precious metals portfolio. As both an \u003cstrong\u003eindustrial metal\u003c\/strong\u003e (with growing demand from solar, electronics, and EV manufacturing) and a \u003cstrong\u003etraditional safe-haven store of value\u003c\/strong\u003e, silver offers unique upside potential alongside the wealth-preservation qualities that have defined precious metals for millennia. Larger-format rounds like this 2 oz piece typically carry \u003cstrong\u003elower premiums per ounce\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to fractional silver coins — making them highly efficient for stackers building meaningful silver weight over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Golden State Mint 2 oz Wheat Cent Silver Round represents an excellent way to add \u003cstrong\u003einvestment-grade silver\u003c\/strong\u003e to a precious metals portfolio while owning a piece that pays tribute to one of the most iconic designs in American numismatic history. With its substantial 2-ounce weight, .999 fine silver content, and historically meaningful design, it bridges the gap between \u003cstrong\u003etraditional bullion\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecollector-grade silver art\u003c\/strong\u003e. As a hedge against inflation, currency devaluation, and economic uncertainty, silver remains one of the most accessible precious metals — and this round delivers that value in a uniquely American format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation \u0026amp; Fulfillment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach Golden State Mint 2 oz Wheat Cent Silver Round from MetalStacks is shipped in its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal protective bullion packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve the brilliant uncirculated finish and crisp engraving detail. All rounds are carefully handled, verified for authenticity and weight, and shipped with the security and discretion that MetalStacks customers expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor pricing on bulk orders or additional details, please contact:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetalStacks Precious Metals Collectors Club\u003c\/strong\u003e 📞 \u003cstrong\u003e(561) 529-3001\u003c\/strong\u003e ✉️ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:support@metalstacks.com\"\u003esupport@metalstacks.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin the Community. 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