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New Member
United States
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Hi all, I've been excited all night and today, because I found a what I believe to be a genuine 1909s vdb penny in a ten pound lot of unsearched wheat pennies that I picked up for $78. my pictures are crude, I used a magnifying glass and a camera, lol.   i had started a thread in the coin roll hunting forum, but someone suggested I repost my story in the modern coin forum. I would love to hear any ideas as to which TPG I should consider sending it to for authentication, or if it is even necessary. Thanks |
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Moderator
 United States
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Well, considering it's a popularly-counterfeited, $500+ coin....yeah, I'd say authentication and slabbing is pretty much essential. PCGS would be best for resale but any of the big 4 can reliably authenticate it. Are you familiar with the diagnostics of a real S/VDB?
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Moderator
United States
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Great find. Congratulations!
It needs to be certified. ANACS would work. Welcome drugis :)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If its the real deal, that's an awesome find ! Even if it's counterfeit, it would be cool to keep as a souvenir.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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New Member
 United States
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Thank you all for the comments, I am familiar with the diagnostics and have determined it is a die number four strike, I am taking it to two dealers, one tomorrow, for their opinion and I will post his thoughts if any.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wow! That is one heck of a find! Congrats!
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Moderator
United States
15417 Posts |
That would be an amazing find if authentic. Looking forward to your report after visiting the dealers.  For me ... even if they say authentic ... I would send to one of the top-3 TPG to be sure ... unless the local dealer offers you grade appropriate $$. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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oh I just posted on your other post about this coin ill post it again - maybe its the lighting? but the nines look to close together and whats up with lincolns nose? good luck we all hope its the real deal!!
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Valued Member
United States
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Nice find, you should definitely send that to graded if the dealers think its authentic. Even in that grade its still a pricey coin. Let us know what it is if you decide to grade it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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That's an amazing find! I hope it check out!  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
4944 Posts |
Amazing Find!
Where did you buy the Ten Pounds of Wheat Cents?
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Valued Member
United States
99 Posts |
simply stunning =) congrats man! now you gotta go find that 43 copper!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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New Member
United States
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Thanks again for all the responses. Took the coin to a dealer yesterday, he says it is absolutely genuine, and he is submitting it to NGC for grading for me! I bought the ten pound lot of wheats from an antique shop, and I will be going to buy whatever they have left!
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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..and I will be going to buy whatever they have left! Yes.. and do it quick.  What a great find $700 or $800 dollar coin maybe more.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is amazing to find that! I hope you get it back soon from NGC.
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Posted 04/14/2012 6:12 pm
