Picked Up A '09-S VDB For $3.99 While On Vacation

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basicbob101 Pillar of the Community United States 819 Posts	Posted 06/20/2014 10:22 am My wife and I went on a two week vacation to celebrate our 50th wedding anniv. While searching for souvenirs and keepsakes I ran across a 1909-S VDB in uncirc. condition for $3.99! Just couldn't resist buying it for myself! Here are some pics: Bought it at a Cracker Barrel restaurant, they are all over the south in case you want one too. Report this Post to the Staff

matttheriley Pillar of the Community United States 1512 Posts	Posted 06/20/2014 10:24 am Ha ha ha! You had me going there for a second! Report this Post to the Staff
basicbob101 Pillar of the Community United States 819 Posts	Posted 06/20/2014 10:30 am Mattheriley, that's why I pictured the reverse first (or is it the obverse...keep getting confused on that) because the other side (obverse?) looks kinda hoaky and would be an instant give-a-way to the rouse. It is interesting though, guess it is supposed to be a coaster but I am using it for a paperweight. bob Report this Post to the Staff
Matteproof Pillar of the Community Korea, Republic Of 1881 Posts	Posted 06/20/2014 10:31 am Excellent deal! It's probably the deal of the century! Now, could anyone explain me why it isn't genuine? The details all look correct and good, the only thing I see that's strange are the extremely small coins in the background and a tiny hand. BTW, I am thinking AU. I am seeing some light wear all around the coin. Edited by Matteproof 06/20/2014 10:32 am Report this Post to the Staff
basicbob101 Pillar of the Community United States 819 Posts	Posted 06/20/2014 10:34 am Probably shelf wear, doubt it was in circulation. Good point about the small hand and coins, very unusual! Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19937 Posts	Posted 06/20/2014 10:36 am Looks like it'd make a cool coster! Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
zeke5 Valued Member United States 286 Posts	Posted 06/20/2014 10:41 am Do they make an air-tite for that? Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 06/20/2014 10:43 am I would send it to PCGS. (the really big one) Report this Post to the Staff
KisNap Valued Member United States 462 Posts	Posted 06/20/2014 11:10 am I don't know. Looks like a Chinese fake to me :) Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188052 Posts	Posted 06/20/2014 11:32 am Good buy! I like it! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
basicbob101 Pillar of the Community United States 819 Posts	Posted 06/20/2014 12:02 pm I think it is a fake...it is copper plated, not copper. Report this Post to the Staff
rupester Pillar of the Community United States 1300 Posts	Posted 06/20/2014 12:27 pm That was great!! Hahaha Report this Post to the Staff
Foxwoods Man Pillar of the Community United States 4901 Posts	Posted 06/20/2014 12:51 pm It's the "puck" version of the penny Report this Post to the Staff
iontyre Valued Member United States 269 Posts	Posted 06/20/2014 12:56 pm They also make an 1856 Flying Eagle and an 1877 Indian. I have all three sitting next to my home workstation, I use them as coasters. If I remember I'll post pictures of them together. Edited by iontyre 06/20/2014 12:56 pm Report this Post to the Staff
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12817 Posts	Posted 06/20/2014 1:01 pm Good one! And congratulations on #50! Report this Post to the Staff
iontyre Valued Member United States 269 Posts	Posted 06/21/2014 8:31 pm Here's my "Cracker Coasters" set... Report this Post to the Staff
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