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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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this coin does not match any of the known obverse dies. the mintmark is suspect as it appears that something is under it and the 'S' is a little too far right of the left side of the '0'. the left side of the 'S' should line up with the left side of the '0' on the dropped 'S' obverse die and its not lining up. we'll let some others chime in but I think this one may may an altered 1909 VDB
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The "S" mintmark looks glued on and out of position. Also, the "B" in VDB doesn't look right. So...in my opinion the coin may be a real 1909 VDB Lincoln Cent but the mintmark has been added to it. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I believe it's a fake .  |
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Valued Member
United States
321 Posts |
S doesn't match any positions and seems to be glued on. B in VDB looks wrong.
I'm going to say fake.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
911 Posts |
Agreed mint mark too far right for position #4 (closest match) and dot between D & B on reverse is missing or altered. Dot should be between D & B and not close to D. 1909-p vdb cent with added S mintmark.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I agree that the location and look of the "S" are both suspect. That's all I can say so seeing it in a righteous slab would be comforting if I were considering it.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Here's another shot of the reverse. What grade do you think it is?  Edited by BadThad
08/20/2016 10:27 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
United States
321 Posts |
PCGS Not Encapsulated - Not Genuine.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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At first glace I thought the mint mark didn't look quite right, I would say, added mint mark.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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 Interesting. |
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You have a woody with a non-woody mint mark.
You have a coin with a mint mark in an inauthentic position.
You have a coin with a mint mark in an inauthentic shape.
You have a 1909 VDB coin with an added mint mark.
Grade: body bag.
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United States
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Thad , The suspense is killing me . Are we all right or all wrong . And why are you asking what grade this coin is in ? that will only indicate that this S-VDB is genuine .   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I agree with nss-52, all valid points.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Even the V.(D.) B. looks a little off to me.
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Posted 08/20/2016 6:20 pm
