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Spence Moderator United States 34560 Posts	Posted 03/04/2026 10:05 pm I'm in the process of assessing a neighbor's collection that he inherited from his father. All coins are raw as this was assembled back in the 1960s or so. My photo set up isn't great, especially for shiny, uncirculated coins so these are the best that I can do. I'm interested in opinions from the hive here as to grade as well as any potential issues which might result in a details designation should he send them in for slabbing. Thx! Here is an 1909 S Cent: "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff

Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10601 Posts	Posted 03/04/2026 10:23 pm I'd say another VG10 - not sure if the scratch will detail it or not seeing it's the 09-S. Report this Post to the Staff
smat45 Pillar of the Community United States 2394 Posts	Posted 03/05/2026 03:09 am Another...guy knew what he was doing coin! I'm happy you're able to take this all in! smat Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15940 Posts	Posted 03/05/2026 07:38 am I think this is likely heading for a Details grade given the long gouge located in a very prominent position on the obverse portrait. It could also benefit from a Verdicare treatment to stabilize the green crud, particularly on the reverse. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Rocky B Valued Member United States 109 Posts	Posted 03/05/2026 08:47 am Cool 1909 s Indian Head cent! Report this Post to the Staff
mcshilling Pillar of the Community Canada 9860 Posts	Posted 03/05/2026 08:48 am VG10 and yes a verdi-care bath is needed. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18927 Posts	Posted 03/05/2026 09:39 am i'll give it VG8 the reverse is stronger. the scratch would most likely detail the coin especially if it had been a little higher grade. at VG8 its borderline. its a $300 coin if it graded straight. however the coin would be devalued due to the eye appeal and scratch. if the coin detailed then probably half that. I dont think its worth slabbing and would find some verdicare that would help stabilize the coin then place it in an airtite. you other choice is pay the grading fees and pay for conservation but its going to chew up most of the value. based on what I have been seeing lately I would only go with PCGS. subscription fee $69, grading fee $23, plus ship and ins both ways plus conservation. as you can see not much would be left and if it came back details you would lose almost all of the value Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34560 Posts	Posted 03/05/2026 10:08 am Really great input so far--I appreciate the careful consideration! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 79324 Posts	Posted 03/05/2026 10:50 am I agree with the VG grade. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 37163 Posts	Posted 03/06/2026 11:51 am VG-10 details, scratch and environmental damage. Still a nice hole filler. Report this Post to the Staff
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