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Post your 1909 S VDB Lincoln Cents

CoinHoarderCoinHoarder Posts: 2,643 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Since there has been so much talk about the 1909 S VDB cent here lately, let's post some pictures.

This was one of the coins that I always wanted as a young collector, but could not afford.

I bought mine in 1992 raw for $500. from a trusted dealer. I had it certified in 1994.

This is one of the coins that I do not intend to ever sell.

For those of you who have them, let's see your 1909 S VDB Lincoln Cents. :)


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  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,222 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @braddick said:

    I still like it. Plus it's in an old soap bar slab! 👍🏻

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,222 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @seanq said:
    I mean what did you think mine would look like?

    Sean Reynolds

    Thank God that clip wasn't right about here Sean!!

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,824 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like yours better than mine!

    peacockcoins

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,222 ✭✭✭✭✭

    What does NET PO 1 mean?

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,824 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OAKSTAR said:
    What does NET PO 1 mean?

    Poor One

    On a side note: Years ago I sent that one to PCGS for 'cross-at-any-grade' and it was rejected. :neutral:

    peacockcoins

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,222 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'm still confused. Why does the slab say VG Details and PO 1?

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • raysrays Posts: 2,424 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OAKSTAR said:
    I'm still confused. Why does the slab say VG Details and PO 1?

    by surface details remaining (i.e. wear) the coin is VG but the damage sustained lowers the market value to Poor-1.

  • raysrays Posts: 2,424 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MarkW63 said:

    Don't see very many raw coins of this value anymore...

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,222 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @rays said:

    @OAKSTAR said:
    I'm still confused. Why does the slab say VG Details and PO 1?

    by surface details remaining (i.e. wear) the coin is VG but the damage sustained lowers the market value to Poor-1.

    Hmmm, okay thanks!

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,222 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @HoledandCreative said:

    OUCH!!!

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • MarkW63MarkW63 Posts: 1,532 ✭✭✭✭

    @rays said:

    @MarkW63 said:

    Don't see very many raw coins of this value anymore...

    Thanks!
    I'm really pleased with the coin, the only pick I have is I'd like it to have a bit sharper details in the area the designer's initials.

    "I Prefer Dangerous Freedom Over Peaceful Slavery"
    Thomas Jefferson!

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,222 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • blaircountycoinblaircountycoin Posts: 253 ✭✭✭

    Would show you mine, but still at graders. Dealer friend and I fully expect MS64RB. Can't wait.

  • Ryan3Ryan3 Posts: 49 ✭

    Some nice looking coins in this thread!

    That's going to be a beauty as well - blaircountycoin- if it's coming back with that grade!

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,222 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Besides looking at the date, mint mark and VDB which could be fake, does the coin have any other specific die markers to confirm it's an 09-S-VDB?

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • normmalinnormmalin Posts: 79 ✭✭✭


  • CregCreg Posts: 853 ✭✭✭✭✭

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,222 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 15, 2025 12:20PM

    I got you beat @Creg. Accept I don't know if it's a 09-VDB or a 09-S-VDB!! 😣 🤔 🤬

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • CregCreg Posts: 853 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 15, 2025 9:31AM

    Where’s the fifth hole on the obverse?

    @OAKSTAR said:

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,222 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 15, 2025 12:21PM

    @Creg - Yes, it looks like a hole but it's a stain.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • MEJ7070MEJ7070 Posts: 64 ✭✭✭

    Recently graded AU58. Sat in my Dansco album for around 10 years before that. Purchased raw from my LCS around 2014/15.

  • Old_CollectorOld_Collector Posts: 372 ✭✭✭✭

  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,836 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I bought this 1909-S-VDB in the early 1980s. It had ANACS VF-20 papers. NGC graded it EF-40. I think NGC got it right.

    This was the last coin I needed to complete the 1909 to 1940 Lincoln Cent album. I have only owned a 1922 Plain as a dealer, which doesn't count.

    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • bramn8rbramn8r Posts: 922 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Complete wheat cent Lincoln set. It was a raw XF45 ish 1909-S VDB.

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,222 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Damn @robec - That is crazy beautiful!!!

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 17,944 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @robec said:

    Amazing rainbow copper coin, virtually spotless. Is she graded?

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