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Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 12/05/2009 3:30 pm I'd appreciate a grade on this coin. I'm cataloging my collection (finally) on Excel spreadsheets. I can figure out a close grade on most coins. This coin, however, varies pretty dramatically in price with a small change in grade. Since I trust you all to call things as you see them, please let me know what you would grade this. Thanks! 1909 S Indian Head Cent Edited by Moe145 12/05/2009 3:31 pm Report this Post to the Staff

scott3270 Pillar of the Community United States 1116 Posts	Posted 12/05/2009 4:07 pm i will take a shot at it but I really don't know how to grade these this will be my first time so take it easy on me if I am way off I will say F-12. is that a ding on the top? Report this Post to the Staff
bill069 Pillar of the Community United States 608 Posts	Posted 12/05/2009 5:04 pm I agree with the F-12. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 12/05/2009 5:09 pm I'm going to say VG-10, still a very nice 09-S. One that I still need in my collection. Report this Post to the Staff
tumbleweedtrumpet Pillar of the Community United States 1418 Posts	Posted 12/05/2009 7:47 pm Damaged. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 12/05/2009 7:53 pm Though there is some rim damage, it's minor and the coin is still gradable. Report this Post to the Staff
busthalf Pillar of the Community United States 1304 Posts	Posted 12/05/2009 10:55 pm VG-10 with damage Report this Post to the Staff
johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 12/08/2009 4:32 pm F-12-F-15 details(TPGs are lenient with key dates). Very nice coin and original surfaces, but the rim bump would probably render a details grade. Report this Post to the Staff
oih82w8 Pillar of the Community United States 7840 Posts	Posted 12/08/2009 4:55 pm LIBERTY is not full, so that would not be F-12. VG-10? ...it's still better than mine, which I don't have. success, Report this Post to the Staff
oih82w8 Pillar of the Community United States 7840 Posts	Posted 12/08/2009 4:56 pm LIBERTY is not full, so that would rule out F-12. VG-10? ...it's still better than mine, which I don't have. success, My apologies for the duplicate reply! Edited by oih82w8 12/08/2009 4:58 pm Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 12/08/2009 5:41 pm I'll say F12 details because I can see LIBERTY and overall it looks consistent. I won't factor in the ding because I cannot see the rim. Report this Post to the Staff
daviscfad Pillar of the Community United States 4541 Posts	Posted 12/09/2009 12:38 pm \|Liberty does not have to be full on f-12 it just has to be readable. Nice coin! Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6384 Posts	Posted 12/09/2009 11:19 pm The PCGS guide says that for a F-15 grade "Some letters of LIBERTY are weak or partially missing." This coin should earn an F-15 details grade but I agree the rim ding is severe enough to constitute "damage" for a TPG service. Your brighter pair of photos make the coin look like it's been cleaned. The darker pair however show a natural-looking, even patina. Which photos give the more accurate view of the coin? Report this Post to the Staff
livingdinasaur Pillar of the Community United States 1571 Posts	Posted 12/11/2009 7:19 pm I have the same impression that it has been cleaned. I would fo G-10, but not higher. Report this Post to the Staff
okie-colin Pillar of the Community United States 1083 Posts	Posted 12/11/2009 10:11 pm F-12 details - damaged. I need that one and it would sure be welcome in my Dansco. Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 12/12/2009 4:26 pm The color is like the second series of pictures. (The lighter ones are to show details better). IMO, I don't believe it's been cleaned. Report this Post to the Staff
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