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1909 S VDB NGC AU-55 BN!! Milestone! Yay!

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 Posted 07/12/2016  3:42 pm  Show Profile   Check nss-52's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add nss-52 to your friends list
I see a little "wood grain" on the reverse. Nice coin.
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 Posted 07/12/2016  3:54 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add coinlover1899 to your friends list
Does wood grain help its value?

Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't wood grain from improper mix of alloy?
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 Posted 07/12/2016  3:59 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add oih82w8 to your friends list
Very nice key date indeed! 
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 Posted 07/12/2016  5:18 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add jbuck to your friends list
Beautiful!

I concur, looks like some wood grain on the reverse. Value added, in my opinion.
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 Posted 07/12/2016  5:24 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Dustin6 to your friends list
coinlover1899, you are correct, woodies are caused from an improper mix of alloys. If you clean up the slab and find someone who likes woodies, then it is worth more, otherwise it is a plain ol' 1909-s VBD. Nothing to be complaining about though.
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 Posted 07/12/2016  5:32 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add jbuck to your friends list
The slab scratches are inconsequential to me since it would be cracked for the Dansco 8100.

Of course I must admit that the one I will eventually get is probably going to be graded about 40 points lower.
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 Posted 07/12/2016  7:26 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add T-BOP to your friends list
If your not going to crack it out ,I would send it in for re-holder . way too many scratches on slab . that could be the reason why sellers pics were so bad , he figures if potential buyers see a slab full of scratches they won't give it a second look .
Congrats you son-of-a-gun ,you made out like a bandit .
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 Posted 07/12/2016  8:02 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add JimNWLincoln to your friends list
Nice looking coin - congrats on completing your set.
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 Posted 07/12/2016  8:37 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Coinfrog to your friends list
jbuck - Value added because of woodgrain, an inferior planchet? Why?

Would you prefer woodgrain on your car, or your forehead, or your dog?





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 Posted 07/12/2016  9:07 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add coinlover1899 to your friends list
Thanks for posting guys!
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 Posted 07/12/2016  9:45 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add CLS12 to your friends list
Nice buy!! I can't believe the seller used the original pics for such a high dollar coin. Your win!!
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 Posted 07/12/2016  10:09 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add edweather to your friends list
Ok, so I'l be the negative Nancy here. That doesn't look like wood grain to me, but I could be wrong. Not sure what it is, but NGC didn't mind it, so it's good enough for me.... probably just an odd looking "grain" I haven't seen before. Those scratches on the holder can be polished out.
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 Posted 07/13/2016  12:00 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add jbuck to your friends list

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jbuck - Value added because of woodgrain, an inferior planchet? Why?
People like wood grain and there are those who will pay more for it. Like these people...

https://goccf.com/t/232926

Unlike, say, actual damage which will always deduct value.
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 Posted 07/18/2016  9:14 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Andrew99 to your friends list
Before spending money to reholder, buy some Novus Plastic Polish and take a stab at cleaning up that holder. Most of those scratches will come right out.
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 Posted 07/19/2016  02:23 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add mamastinky to your friends list

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...and there are those who will pay more for it. Like these people...


You KNOW it!!

Beauuutiful!! I love those smooth chocolate brown cents! Congratulations!
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