I missed the drama earlier in this thread, but I'm happy that it turns out to be a legit 09S VDB. Congratulations!
It must feel great to complete this set. This coin and the 14D are holding me back from completing my Lincoln set. At this point, I doubt I will pull the trigger on either coin. But you never know! I would happily put this coin ungraded into my Dansco album with all the others.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae