1909 VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent - Verdigris On Reverse?

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chuckster 125 Pillar of the Community United States 4113 Posts	Posted 11/12/2008 09:22 am I found this 1909 VDB a while ago roll searching. It has a very nice toning to it and appears to be in real nice condition, but also has these 2 spots of what looks like Verdigris on the Reverse. How badly does this affect the grade and value of this coin.? Report this Post to the Staff

TreasHunt Pillar of the Community United States 2540 Posts	Posted 11/12/2008 10:35 am Up close it does look like verdigris on the reverse, in the full picture, it doesn't. That said, could be AT (artificial toning.) But, hey, from a roll? Nice find. Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 11/12/2008 5:47 pm Might not grade at a TPG but it's still a darn nice coin. I'd put a thin layer of protective oil on it and seal it in a 2X2. It's a $20 coin to me. The damage doesn't hurt much - Maybe $25 w/o. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
chuckster 125 Pillar of the Community United States 4113 Posts	Posted 11/12/2008 6:35 pm Thanks for the info! Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5604 Posts	Posted 11/12/2008 6:46 pm Roll searching is a wonderful pass-time, that is a beautiful find and very nice coin! Report this Post to the Staff
One Red Cent Valued Member United States 169 Posts	Posted 11/12/2008 9:00 pm That looks like a nice AU to me. I don't think the spots would hurt the value that much since they're pretty small and not too bad. Worst case it could knock it down one grade (in value anyways) from an AU to an XF. Report this Post to the Staff
chrsb Pillar of the Community United States 936 Posts	Posted 11/12/2008 9:54 pm I would not worry about it, it is still a nice cent! I got a weakness for VDB's, every time I see a nice one at a coin show I have to buy it! To answer your questions, it probably can be removed and stopped, it's up to you if you want to go that route. As for value, those 2 spots are small and probably would not affect the price much. Looks like a nice AU58 with a really nice strike and color! You are giving me a itch to search some more rolls...... Edited by chrsb 11/12/2008 9:58 pm Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19931 Posts	Posted 11/12/2008 10:22 pm Wow, great find! That doesn't look like verdigris to me. Looks more organic. You could soak it in some xylene and see if it comes off. Then store it in an airtite. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
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