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Being that this is not a VDB, and a normal 1909-S Lincoln doesn't bring that much of an extravagant premium compared to the VDB type, I am inclined to believe this is a legit coin. Especially the condition of this Cent if it would even make a lower grade of XF. The mint mark looks normal to me and has enough separation in-between the upper and lower curves of the S which appears to be consistent with the "blocked style" serifs of this years mm. BUT.... with that said, you CANNOT be cautious enough about buying stuff off of ebay.... period!! Just MHO here..... Edited by Bumpkin
10/16/2021 12:56 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Quote:"you CANNOT be cautious enough about buying stuff off of ebay." Yes, that is the take-away from this. Edited by CentSation
10/16/2021 1:09 pm
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Thank you!!!  100%  |
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Wait! What? ebay can't be trusted? When did that happen? |
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Bedrock of the Community
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This coin has issues. (I don't like to comment on running auctions)
Edited by coop
10/16/2021 2:52 pm
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Why not? You might just save someone some grief.
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Coin looks a bit porous to me. But the photographs are not the best.
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Free opinion: Genuine
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I've learned not to disagree with Dr. coop, but that's my opinion as well. Apparently we'll have to wait until the auction is over.
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Looks like the obverse was scrubbed with a brillo pad. I don't like it.
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That is part of the issues I feel. The coin was altered to cover the bust and flattened the devices. So while it could be genuine, the are issues with this coin. (I'm glad other see what I did about the coin) The images on the auction are large, but don't open as wide as it should.  |
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Posted 10/16/2021 1:08 pm
