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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have this 1909S wheatie and am curious if it is genuine or not. Personally, I think it is genuine, but I am no counterfeit spotter.   |
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New Member
United States
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I can't see the point in faking a 1909 S without just adding a VDB to the back - tons more value. I'm no counterfeit spotter either though, but I don't see a point.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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To me, the mint mark looks too crisp relative to the rest of the coin (it kinda "pops" immediately), but yeah... why fake it, especially in this condition. Maybe this was a practice coin for some budding counterfeiter.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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To the Forum. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12477 Posts |
 with the above sentiments. The mm does look a bit out of place, but why go through the trouble of faking it?  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
S certainly looks laid on. The questions asked, citing why not a VDB, might be the very reason why it was created without one.
Die marker checks required.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
It looks fine. That is a known position for genuine 1909-S mintmarks and unless you see an obvious seam between the mm and the adjacent field there are no worries. Use a 7X or more powerful loupe at a 45 degree angle to check it.
It looks like a $50 coin to me.
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Valued Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
772 Posts |
Sweet! Good to know for sure. Thank you all for your opinions, it is much appreciated!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If you can, try a bit of acetone on the MM. In any event, examine it very closely with your magnifier. I think it's probably OK. to the CCF! |
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