1909S-VDB PHONY! 'Relisted' (updated link included)

MarkW63

I stated phony in the title just meaning its not a genuine 09SVDB.
To take that one step farther, this appears to me to be a likely 09-S with the designer's initials added.
The "V" is to narrow, its period is to low.
The "D" is completely the shape & its period is to close to the "D".
The "B" is better but not right either, the center cross bar is to straight, both open loops are to open.
Now, the "N" in UNITED would be correct for either the 09SVDB or the 09-S.
Fake/Phony, yes! counterfeit I don't think so, I think its an altered 09-S
your take?
(old link) https://www.ebay.com/itm/125286902885?hash=item1d2bae6c65:g:xucAAOSwCIRiayxv

(New Link) https://www.ebay.com/itm/403630436715?hash=item5dfa3fb16b:g:4UwAAOSwKKxibB~S

LanceNewmanOCC

looks pretty good for a counterfeit. i'd vote altered as well w/o seeing in-hand.

ricko

I agree with your assessment.... added V.D.B. Cheers, RickO

MarkW63

POOF!
Nothing there now but a little kid in a orange coat
Great Job!
Thanks to the group (again)

MsMorrisine

the e in liberty is crooked

BuffaloIronTail

@MsMorrisine said:
the e in liberty is crooked

Why shouldn't it be?

The person who conjured that coin is also crooked.

Pete

MarkW63

The seller has relisted the coin stating it to be "Authentic"!
Same coin, same pictures!
Here is the new link (I'll also edit the OP to include the updated link)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/403630436715?hash=item5dfa3fb16b:g:4UwAAOSwKKxibB~S

MarkW63

Here is what I just did.
I checked the seller's feedback to see what they mainly sell, its NOT coins, so I considered them to NOT be a coin dealer!
I sent them a honey dripping message asking them to PLEASE take a closer look at the designer's initials and I stated what was wrong with them.
I included images of the correct VDB.
No word back yet, but I promise I was more than respectful I wouldn't want my wife to see that message, she'd ask me how come I'm not that nice to her

MarkW63

UPDATE!!!
I just received the below message from the Seller (Jim)

Thanks very much for the opinion. I’m not an expert but you’ve given me so very compelling reasons to make sure this is not fake. I’m taking it down until I have it verified by a reputable appraiser.
Thanks again.
Jim