3 raw Lincolns 1909-SVDB, 1909-S, & 1914-D. What do you think?

GMan

I'm looking for opinions on the 3 raw Lincolns I just picked up. Any thoughts on them, what they might grade, problems, authenticity, etc. Really anything interesting you might have to say I got these from a folder I bought that had all the keys. Going to submit them unless I get big red warning signs from you guys.

1909-S:
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1914-D:
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1909-S VDB:

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mozeppa

1909-s looks like its been thru a fire.

DRUNNER

1909-S might be questionable on certifying due to environmental damage. The other two look fine . .

Drunner

seanq

<< <i>1909-S might be questionable on certifying due to environmental damage. The other two look fine . .

Drunner >>




The area around the date of the '09-S looks messed with, either a light cleaning or corrosion. There might be some rim damage to the right of the date on the '14-D, if that is just dirt then it should grade. I'd put the '14-D at G-6 and the '09-S VDB at VF-20.


Sean Reynolds

mr1931S

The SVDB has a great look and does look real.You're definitely going to want to send it in for authenticity check.

The other two don't spend the money on them.

tightbudget

I don't think that 1909-S is real

commoncents05

<< <i>I don't think that 1909-S is real >>



I agree. The other two look fine.

-Paul

Shamika

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<< <i>I don't think that 1909-S is real >>



I agree. The other two look fine.

-Paul >>



I wouldn't think anyone would fake a 1909-S Lincoln, so my guess is that it's genuine. The biggest concern is the scratch on the 1914-D near the bottom of the obverse. However, I think it will still grade.

rbf

Here's how I would grade them:

1909-S = F12 Details - Damaged (surface nicks & discoloration)
1914-D = F15 / Net VG10 (minor flaws & weakly struck reverse)
1909-S VDB = Solid VF20.

rbf

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1Mike1

<< <i>Here's how I would grade them:

1909-S = F12 Details - Damaged (surface nicks & discoloration)
1914-D = F15 / Net VG10 (minor flaws & weakly struck reverse)
1909-S VDB = Solid VF20. >>


I was thinking similar - 09S I wouldn't send it unless you don't care about having a "genuine."

GMan

I think you're all correct on the 09-S. It doesn't look as bad in hand, but I'll probably just sell it raw as it is and be done with it. I'll probably take a chance on the 14-D. I'm getting an economy submission ready and I'll put it in with that. The S-VBD really is a nice coin and definitely needs to be in a holder. I may drop that 09-S in some acetone and see what happens.

GMan

<< <i>1909-s looks like its been thru a fire. >>



I've been laughing at this comment all morning Cracked me up so thanks for the laugh!

GoldClause

I think the 09-s is real. Looks like woodgrain toning originally, but the coin has been harshly cleaned and retoned. It doesn't look that good and will not slab in my opinion.