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Morganator Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 06/04/2007 01:29 am I finally got an awesome key date that has been on my list since I was a kid. It's only taken me 40+ years! Image: DSCN4699a.jpg 80.76 KB Image: DSCN4701a.jpg 88.71 KB Image: DSCN4702a.jpg 51.89 KB This is probably the first key date coin I had ever heard of. The 1909-S-VDB Check out the condition on this one! How would you grade it? I am taking a survey to see if I was right. Report this Post to the Staff

Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 06/04/2007 02:01 am Hi Morganator the pictures are a little small to grade from ,,but the coin looks to be about EF-40 to 45 based on the wear on the obverse, the reverse appears to be a little less wear . This could change with larger pics !! I cant tell about the D of the VDB but the offset looks about right, Is this coin Raw ? If you could post larger pics in the grading forum I would love a closer look at the coin !! Congrats !! Metalman Report this Post to the Staff
yechi7 Pillar of the Community United States 717 Posts	Posted 06/04/2007 02:21 am Morganator, it's a beautiful coin. Congratulations. I'd say EF-45 to AU-50. The 1909S-VDB & the 1955DD were definitely the first Key Dates I ever heard of. (Also, the legendary 1943 copper.) BTW, does it look like the rim is much wider than normal to anyone? BTW, part 2: If you don't mind me asking, how much $? Edited by yechi7 06/04/2007 02:35 am Report this Post to the Staff
Gary Burke Rest in Peace United States 3730 Posts	Posted 06/04/2007 02:48 am I have waited 50 years to buy that coin. I'm still waiting. Report this Post to the Staff
trdhrdr007 Pillar of the Community United States 2335 Posts	Posted 06/04/2007 09:23 am The pictures are a little small, but I'd give it an AU. Looks like lite wear on the cheek bone & jaw, not really seeing any wera on the reverse. Great looking coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Jim1953 Pillar of the Community United States 2600 Posts	Posted 06/04/2007 09:26 am Morganator, great coin. I agree that larger pics would help with grading. I'm leaning towards AU-50. So far as the rim goes, it seems alright. Jim Report this Post to the Staff
Morganator Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 06/05/2007 02:55 am I'd post larger pics, but my photo editor tacks on mb's until this is the only size I can post. Bummer. I was told AU by a penny dealer who had no interest in the coin. He was giving his honest opinion for the sale between a friend and I. Let's just say the coin was over 1K. Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6381 Posts	Posted 06/05/2007 5:42 pm This looks like a very attractive example with nice even color and a strong strike. I don't really see any obvious wear and the wheat ears look fully detailed. I'd say AU-50 easy and I don't think AU-55 is out of the question. I'm also still waiting for my S-VDB! They've always seemed just a little overpriced. Of course, if I'd taken the plunge a few years back I'd be feeling pretty smug now. Congratulations Morganator, this one looks like a winner! Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19930 Posts	Posted 06/05/2007 6:29 pm Congrats! Nice looking coin! ....and welcome to the VDB club. :) Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
Thundercoin Pillar of the Community United States 675 Posts	Posted 06/05/2007 8:47 pm Awesome! Congratulations on a major milestone! I am not much for grading lincolns, so I'll cede to the others in the EF/AU camp on grade. Report this Post to the Staff
garylcsr Pillar of the Community United States 1952 Posts	Posted 06/05/2007 8:53 pm AU50-55. very nice coin. send it to me and I will tell you how it looks in a book. lol J/K but I will hold on to it and keep it safe for you.,lolcongrats on your first key and yes welcome to the VDB club. Gary too Report this Post to the Staff
Ferret Lord Valued Member United States 218 Posts	Posted 06/05/2007 9:23 pm Awesome VDB. Its an easy AU. I'm green with envy... Report this Post to the Staff
Morganator Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 06/06/2007 12:39 am Thanks guys and gals. I hope to get it graded in the future and I will let you know what it turns out to be. Report this Post to the Staff
garylcsr Pillar of the Community United States 1952 Posts	Posted 06/06/2007 01:06 am do you need my address Morgananator? i can tell you what it comes back with lol Gary too Report this Post to the Staff
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