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scoville New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 03/19/2010 6:53 pm I'm the first to admit, I'm a rookie when it comes to numismatics. I just joined the ANA and have made some small purchases on ebay. I know that's probably not the smartest thing to do, but we're not talking about a lot of money. My question is can anyone tell if a 1909 vdb Lincoln Cent is the real deal or a fake. I ask this because in most pics I've seen, there are period marks after each initial in v.d.b. My coin has none, just vdb. Is it possible they are just worn or would this be a leading indicator for a fake coin? Report this Post to the Staff

Adam_E Pillar of the Community United States 4846 Posts	Posted 03/19/2010 7:07 pm yes, there are dots on V.D.B. its pretty hard to see them, though. you need good lighting and at least 10x magnification. if you cant see it and you REALLY want to know, post a PICTURE!!! Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 03/19/2010 7:15 pm Not sure but I would suspect your coin is real. I say that since a 09 VDB would have to really be in fantastic shape to really be worth anything of higher values. Even in MS-62 or 63 that coin should only be worth about $20+ so creating a fake is not really worth many counterfeiters time. Of course there are those that may. Try posting a photo if possible. Report this Post to the Staff
wheatguy Pillar of the Community United States 1534 Posts	Posted 03/19/2010 7:23 pm I agree with Just Carl, a 1909-VDB probably isn't worth enough to be counterfeited. However, try to post pics if possible. Also, the periods on the VDB should be relatively easy to see, depending on what condition your coin is. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/20/2010 06:59 am You said that your a rookie so I thought I would ask this, does your coin have an "S" mint mark? If so then it could be a fake. A 1909-S V.D.B. is worth a lot more then a 1909 V.D.B. Oh... to CCF. John1 P.S. Happy B-Day. Edited by John1 03/20/2010 07:03 am Report this Post to the Staff
Tim Stroud Pillar of the Community United States 2661 Posts	Posted 03/20/2010 07:36 am Quote: I say that since a 09 VDB would have to really be in fantastic shape to really be worth anything of higher values. Even in MS-62 or 63 that coin should only be worth about $20+ Really? I was offered one yesterday at a coin shop run by "The most honest coin dealer in eastern North Carolina" in uncirculated condition for a mere $40, ungraded of course. I turned that offer down needless to say. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 03/20/2010 07:59 am Quote: Really? I was offered one yesterday at a coin shop run by "The most honest coin dealer in eastern North Carolina" in uncirculated condition for a mere $40, ungraded of course. I turned that offer down needless to say. I really like that statement of "The most honest coin dealer in Eastern North arolina." I wonder if he is the same "Most honest Used Car Salesmen anywhere?" Not to run down a dealer attempting to make a little profit but there are some things to note here. Uncirculated could mean MS-60 to MS-70. Or even AU-50 to AU-59. Sort of a big spread there. And of course that so called honest dealer has to make enough profit on you to support his entire family. Edited by just carl 03/20/2010 08:01 am Report this Post to the Staff
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