Newly listed ebay 09S VDB that I'm going to go COUNTERFEIT!

MarkW63

This is a new Ebay listing, the fake tone caught my attention first, then the wrong position of the period between the D & the B in the V.D.B. and of course all 3 periods seems to be oversized.
Of, course I'm posted this for the experts to make the final call.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1909-S-VDB-Lincoln-Wheat-Cent-Penny-Beautiful-High-Grade-Coin-Very-Rare-Date/233940626065?hash=item3677f2aa91:g:DoUAAOSw-6ZgWi8n

Here is the coin,

ifthevamzarockin

All of the sellers listings are for counterfeit coins.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/laserphant/m.html?rt=nc&_trksid=p2046732.m1684

jesbroken

Also, always look at the center of the B. Needs to be angled up.
Jim

koynekwest

This guy should be removed from ebay permanently as of right now.

MarkW63

@ifthevamzarockin said:
All of the sellers listings are for counterfeit coins.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/laserphant/m.html?rt=nc&_trksid=p2046732.m1684

Very good catch!!
I'm training my eye on the 09S VDB because of the learning curve of a burning I took on a counterfeit one I bought, so, I've not been looking for any other coins.

mr1931S

Counterfeit. Looks like a poorly made casting.

MsMorrisine

I like the metallic lacquer look!

WAYNEAS

Fake as fake can be. All we can do is to keep reporting them.
Wayne

BuffaloIronTail

@koynekwest said:
This guy should be removed from ebay permanently as of right now.

ABSOLUTLY!

Pete

mannie gray

I just reported all of the seller's listings.

rec78

Good catch! Thanks! All reported. This reporting of counterfeit coins on ebay is getting to be like a job. But, Let's keep it going. I continue to be amazed at what buyers throw hundreds or even thousands of dollars at with little or no knowledge of. Stuff they know little about and don't even try to get informed.

MarkW63

I've mentioned a couple of times now in the past few threads about chemically aged, its got a look, its nice, but its not a nature toned look.
Here is a video of someone chemically aging a 1909 S VDB 5oz copper round.
The last step is just baking soda and water to neutralize the reaction (stop the process)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eNGde5XmQA

MarkW63

Okay, I've found another seller with some 09S VDB listings that strikes me as TO STRANGE TO BE REAL! So, I'm asking for the experts to take a look at these listings (coins) and see if they may be counterfeits.
Calling all experts!
Here is their current listing,
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1909-S-VDB-1C-Lincoln-Cent-Key-to-Series-Uncirculated-Details-Full-Bow-Tie-Rare/265097899540?hash=item3db910ee14:g:WE8AAOSwbudgWTdW

Now the below is the same seller but a previous listing!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1909-S-VDB-1C-Lincoln-Cent-Key-to-Series-Uncirculated-Beauty-Full-Bow-Tie-Rare-/254889925896?nma=true&si=kf9UWtNXsv8FbLIbXAp0LxP0%2Bnw%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

That's not all, here is even an early listing!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1909-S-VDB-1C-Lincoln-Cent-Key-to-Series-Uncirculated-Details-Full-Bow-Tie-Rare-/265011955997?nma=true&si=kf9UWtNXsv8FbLIbXAp0LxP0%2Bnw%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

I thought this were considered a very rare coin? Where is he getting these at a rate that he can post one every 2 or 3 months?

MarkW63

The wind just blew and POOF the ebay listing in the title post is GONE!

ricko

Yep... Listing gone now, thanks for grabbing a picture... obviously a fake. Cheers, RickO

WAYNEAS

Once again "Great Job".
Wayne