1909 VDB
Flackthat
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I was browsing through a large group of my 1909 VDB Cents and this one stood out. First off it’s thicker than the others and stands on my desk easily where as the others will tip over. The dots between the VDB are centered and very pronounced unlike the others. Virtually no die polish lines compared to several MS66-RD examples. Think it’s just a nicely struck business strike? My photography skills need improvement. A man can dream can’t he? 
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Take a closeup of the area to the right of the M in UNUM on the reverse. That's the potential golden ticket.
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase/2819
Nice pics!
What's al that white hairy stuff?
Cannot see the die markers... back of Abe, nose scratches, and crescent.
Coin Facts for comparison:
Previous diagnostic threads. Some images are blurred or missing.
2007: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/608346/1909-vdb-the-first-matte-proof-lincoln-die-diagnostics-informational-thread/p1
2005: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/443772/the-1909vdb-lincoln-cent-matte-proof-update-from-2005
The mark you need to look for is this. I don't think your coin has it.
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts
Don't use goves! You'll scratch the coin. Not even the graders at the TPGs wear gloves.
A couple more diagnostics.
The following photos are courtesy of CoinFacts. I only circled a couple of visible diagnostics.
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts
Awesome diagnostic pics @robec!
Really great pictures @robec.....does not look like the OP has it.... Cheers, RickO
Fabulous pictures!