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That's a 1909 VDB, It's a common coin with millions minted. It's not a matte proof
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05/19/2022 09:22 am
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It looks mothing like a matte proof to me. I wouldn't even worry about die markers. It's a business strike 1909 VDB.
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It's in really nice condition though. It's worth a 2 by 2 at the very least.
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Definitely not a matte proof.
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Appears to just be scratches on a business strike & not a matte proof.
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Not a proof, but a nice example.  |
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That's just a business strike but is a fairly clean example other than the scratches on the obverse. AU range I'd say.
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I'm sorry but I've always been taught to pay close attention to the die markers, are they important in identifying a coin or nah? And I'm aware there's no S lol I said the book had one in there, whether its the 09-s vdb is authentic , I have no clue, now to my understanding a coin can have the same die markers but only because they use that specific dye, my memory serves me right the 1883 Morgan was one where they used the branch mint die on business strikes, I want people to understand because sometimes even if you question somebody's reply people take it as an insult and in no way do I mean it like that I'm just generally interested in the knowledge from The Experience collectors that have been around thank you again
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I'm sorry but I've always been taught to pay close attention to the die markers, are they important in identifying a coin or nah? Die markers can be very important but they are not generally a starting point in identification and attribution. The coin in question looks nothing like a matte proof, having no characteristics of matte proof Lincoln cents. Because of that there is no reason to look for matte proof die markers. As always ymmv. |
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BH is correct, you only look at die markers for confirmation, not the starting point. This is a regular business strike.
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On matte proof Lincoln cents, the biggest keys are full square rims and a sharp strike. This coin has neither. Take a look at some examples online, they are easy to spot once you know what to look for.
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