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1909 Vbd Matte Proof - Identification Help?

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Does this look like a 1909 VBD Matte proof? I inherited a large Lincoln collection years back and and finally going through it.

Let me know what you think.
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Lookup the die markers and see if they're there. Die scratches on front of the face is one I believe. However, there are some very well struck 09p vdb's out there with full square looking rims and great strikes with a matte like appearances that fool people at first glance. I believe this is one of them but check for markers
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It is not a matte proof.
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Not a proof, I am 99% certain. Could be wrong, you can check the die diagnostics yourself in hand.
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Looks like a regular business strike. If you think you do have a proof coin never hold it with your fingers as picture #3 shows. Still a nice coin though.
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some more photos

1909-Vbd-Matte-Proof---Identification-Help?

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1909-Vbd-Matte-Proof---Identification-Help?

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Is it just me or does the coin look cleaned?
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Yes it is cleaned.
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Beautiful esp for a 1909. Great coin.
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100% not a matte proof.
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