KurtS Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Hi, I'm totally new to this forum. I've been offered a pretty good deal on a nice 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent. While "raw", the offer is almost too good to resist. To me it appears to be at least a MS63 RD -- or possibly higher? Here are a few photos. At "face value" it appears legit to me...but I'd really appreciate some experienced opinions! Thank you for sharing your experience! Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneydog Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Right off that is one sweet coin I just sat and stared at it. It is worth I don't know with the condition I would say a few thousand. Maybe 4,000 it will be a high number in Lincoln cents that is the highest and most sought after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostDutchman Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 looks to be a genuine coin to me... and a nice looking one at that... it might 63.. looks nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyd Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Check this out: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 A raw, high grade 1909-S VDB is way too scary for me to comment on even if I knew what I was looking for. lol Good luck with the purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echizento Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Very nice, I think it would grade at least MS-63. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtS Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Thanks for all your feedback--much appreciated! TommyD--that's very useful, and if those examples represent all the variations to the mint mark, it gives me some doubt about this coin. Consider the result when I take that page, fix some perspective problems, and overlay the coin in question. Even considering the angled page shot, there's far too much of a deviation from the norm for my comfort--especially a raw coin, sight-unseen: This has been very informative...I think I'll pass on this one. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostDutchman Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 i would bet my reputation that the one you posted is an authentic example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtS Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 i would bet my reputation that the one you posted is an authentic example Thanks for saying so...I guess I'm just a tad cautious on a sight-unseen coin. I'd also guess this is more of an MS64 RD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostDutchman Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 well its hard to see the VDB's shape... but it looks right with the middle bar of the "B" slanted at about an 45 degree angle... the shape of the "S" is correct with the parallel serifs... and it looks like the #2 obverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtS Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 well its hard to see the VDB's shape... but it looks right with the middle bar of the "B" slanted at about an 45 degree angle... the shape of the "S" is correct with the parallel serifs... and it looks like the #2 obverse Here's a closeup of the VDB: If my current bidding (not ebay) on a NGC MS63 falls through, I might reconsider this coin. Thanks for all your advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostDutchman Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 looks good... if you decide to pass... let me know... ill take it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneydog Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Thats going to be a great buy whoever gets it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtS Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 looks good... if you decide to pass... let me know... ill take it I've made him an offer...I'll let the board know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyd Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 I never said I didn't think it was genuine -- just showed you the four obverse die configurations -- I'd buy it for sure, but I'd send it to PCGS -- they should grade it 63 or 4.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtS Posted November 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 I never said I didn't think it was genuine -- just showed you the four obverse die configurations -- I'd buy it for sure, but I'd send it to PCGS -- they should grade it 63 or 4.. And I really appreciate that info! Btw, which book did that come from? I'll definitely get this graded when it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyd Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 That was in an article in The Numismatist some years back -- hope it was helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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