Lincoln guys, is this 1909 S VDB authentic?

pcgs69 · July 31, 2011 10:51AM

This coin was found with a metal detector. With the owner's permission, I'm asking for your opinions on this coin (regarding authenticity, not environmental damage). Thanks for your input!

bsnone · July 31, 2011 11:03AM

Really tough for my eye to tell. The S needs to have serifs that I believe need to be parallel, not even sure if you'd be able to see them in that condition. Also, I believe that the middle cross in the B is fairly slanted, at least compared to the 1909 vdb. The "S" looks to be in the right place though. I'm willing to bet there is someone here who can be more accurate than I can but I'd say this looks pretty good if the slant and serifs check out.

devious · July 31, 2011 11:12AM

I say authentic. (I'm not a lincoln guy though!

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jonathanb · July 31, 2011 11:15AM

Back when I was using a metal detector (I really ought to dig it out again one of these days), that's exactly the look that I would get on other 1909-era cents. I vote real -- it seems extremely unlikely that someone would have counterfeited a 1909-S VDB in the 1909 era, or that someone would manage to fake the look now of a 100-year-buried piece.

I assume it was found on the west coast?

Heck of a find!

WoodenJefferson · July 31, 2011 11:21AM

True, what are the odds of digging up a counterfeit 1909-S V.D.B.

However, I'm still questioning the vertical nature of the D & B

jdimmick · July 31, 2011 11:23AM

Shes a good one

lkeigwin · July 31, 2011 11:53AM

I think it is authentic. Kinda rough but real.
Lance.pi

llafoe · July 31, 2011 11:56AM

Yep, it's a Lincoln... spend it!

ambro51 · July 31, 2011 12:05PM

yes. the periods on the V.D.B. are in the correct positions.

nice find. What state was it found in, west coast?

Tdec1000 · July 31, 2011 12:48PM

Send it to NCS and get it conserved. Might be able to make it a bit more eye appealing, and authenticated.

cheezhed · July 31, 2011 12:52PM

Other than the environmental damage there appears to be very little circulation wear, very nice if genuine.

Alltheabove76 · July 31, 2011 1:02PM

Metal detector dream find. I would have S#$# myself.

Zrider · July 31, 2011 1:08PM

silverpop · July 31, 2011 1:25PM

sweet find

1Mike1 · July 31, 2011 5:13PM

The S looks like it's too far to the right. ??

Tdec1000 · July 31, 2011 5:14PM

Looks legit from here!

rec78 · July 31, 2011 6:46PM

I vote real---Well worth a "genuine" slab. Bob

ricko · July 31, 2011 9:40PM

I believe it is authentic, and in remarkable condition for a dug coin. Cheers, RickO

mbogoman · July 31, 2011 10:43PM

<< <i>I believe it is authentic, and in remarkable condition for a dug coin >>

It looks like most of the Lincolns I have found - I'm in SoCal. Assuming it was found on the west coast - we don't get a lot of rain in most of the state. And in most places, the soil isn't exactly what you might call "loamy". I have found silver that likely looked as good as the day it was dropped.

What a find, though! I, too, would have had to change my pants had it been me!