Grade this 1909 S VDB

SL · June 30, 2008 11:53AM

Purchased from EBay 1909 S VDB what are you thoughts on grade – thank you! Will reveal PCGS grade after a few posts. I believe this coin might be worth regarding :-)

Manorcourtman · June 30, 2008 11:59AM

Can't tell the true color from the pic......I'll guess 63RD or RB.

Goldbully · June 30, 2008 11:59AM

Very pretty, I like it alot, but re-garding???? Is it that valuable!!!

I'll go out on a limb........MS64RB

Meltdown · June 30, 2008 11:59AM

<< Can't tell the true color from the pic......I'll guess 63RD or RB. >>

My thoughts exactly.

CoinKing1969 · June 30, 2008 12:02PM

MS63RB

JupitarCoins · June 30, 2008 12:06PM

58rb

harvey85422458 · June 30, 2008 12:10PM

64RB

OneCent · June 30, 2008 12:16PM

That is from the Gary Reeves sale of his registry collection on E-bay. I won't guess the grade but the overall look of the coin seems to be higher than the grade. The only thing that might be holding it back is the carbon spots on the reverse, but they are not that bad either. Guess you will have to wait until the coin is in-hand to determine. Nonetheless, very solid for the grade and worthy of a sticker!!!

Great pick-up!

robkool · June 30, 2008 12:18PM

MS65RB...

ziggy29 · June 30, 2008 12:23PM

63RB, possible 64RB.

FishyOne · June 30, 2008 12:25PM

MS64RB

Would you let us know a rough price? Sorry - I'm nosey!

smokincoin · June 30, 2008 12:27PM

MS62RB

Robb · June 30, 2008 12:28PM

It's beautiful no matter what the plastic says. Congratulations on picking up the key! Man, it is a beauty.

Batman23 · June 30, 2008 12:30PM

<< 63RB, possible 64RB. >>

YaHa · June 30, 2008 12:43PM

Rb 61 leave it as is. Don't upgrade, drown like the rest of us.

FishyOne · June 30, 2008 12:51PM

From nosey again - I looked this up on eBay's completed listings and there's a great question and answer forum for this auction.

I agree it could go 64 but disagree with the seller's comments about it being RED. An upgrade to RD won't happen but a 64RB easily could.

Price seems very fair for the buyer and seller also.

Great Coin!

SL · June 30, 2008 12:53PM

Thank you for replies. Graded PCGS MS63RB purchase price $2716. PCGS price guide is $2200.

bidask · June 30, 2008 12:57PM

<< MS62RB >>

stockwiz · June 30, 2008 1:06PM

2

SL · June 30, 2008 1:15PM

<< 2 >>

Graded popolation 1909 S VDB on a scale of 1 to 10

Shamika · June 30, 2008 1:40PM

63RB

droopyd · June 30, 2008 6:09PM

If this is the one I think I'm remembering correctly it's graded 63RB and the seller was making some fantastic claims about how it's really 100% red, that there's no brown, just darker shades of red, and PCGS got it way wrong.....

ArizonaJack · June 30, 2008 6:25PM

<< If this is the one I think I'm remembering correctly it's graded 63RB and the seller was making some fantastic claims about how it's really 100% red, that there's no brown, just darker shades of red, and PCGS got it way wrong..... >>

I agree. That seller sure was a puff artist.

It IS a nice coin, a great 63RB !!

Shamika · July 1, 2008 12:35AM

<< If this is the one I think I'm remembering correctly it's graded 63RB and the seller was making some fantastic claims about how it's really 100% red, that there's no brown, just darker shades of red, and PCGS got it way wrong..... >>

However, the image looks a bit juiced which makes me think the color is indeed RB.

19Lyds · July 1, 2008 12:39AM

<< Thank you for replies. Graded PCGS MS63RB purchase price $2716. PCGS price guide is $2200. >>

Wow.

seanq · July 1, 2008 12:54AM

I think it looks right as a 63RB. It's hard to tell from the photos provided but I think there's some slight rub on the cheek, so this could be another AU58 that got the market grade because of the original surfaces. I certainly would not expect it to upgrade on a resubmission.

Sean Reynolds

coinbuf · July 1, 2008 2:34AM

Well I'm posting after the grade was reveiled but 63rb looks right baised on these pics. The strike is there for a higher grade but the color looks splotchy, the hits over the eye are very much in the focal area, and a fair bit of carbon spoting. All of this together = the 63 grade, dont get me wrong I love Lincolns and even with the distractions this is a nice coin and it could someday find its way into a 64 holder, afterall thats what you paid for. Hope you can post some better pics when you receive it.

OneCent · July 1, 2008 11:05AM

So are you going to crack-it and try for the upgrade?

Silverstate · July 1, 2008 11:24AM

<< Can't tell the true color from the pic......I'll guess 63RD or RB. >>

TwoSides2aCoin · July 1, 2008 11:41AM

Well after reading this thread, I'd like to congratulate you and say that you were serious about winning that coin. I'm glad it's with a forum member. Good job on securing the holdings of our national treasures. It's great to know you are here sharing. There is some fierce competition out there.

SL · July 1, 2008 11:53AM

<< So are you going to crack-it and try for the upgrade? >>

Will have to wait for coin in hand before final decision. Given the responses it will have to look much better in hand to warrant a crack and grade.

SL · July 1, 2008 12:13PM

Thank you TwoSides2aCoin perhaps I was to serious about winning that coin but it was the last coin needed to complete a set started thirty-eight years ago.

Wonder how many people go that extra mile when purchasing the last coin to complete a set

Robb · July 1, 2008 12:15PM

<< Thank you TwoSides2aCoin perhaps I was to serious about winning that coin but it was the last coin needed to complete a set started thirty-eight years ago.

Wonder how many people go that extra mile when purchasing the last coin to complete a set

>>

I hope to be doing the same in 37 years. Congrats again on completing the set.

sfs2002usa · July 1, 2008 12:21PM

Without looking 64RB

Greeniejr · July 1, 2008 12:27PM

<< Thank you for replies. Graded PCGS MS63RB purchase price $2716. PCGS price guide is $2200. >>

Price seems a bit strong. I sold a 64RB at Central States for like $2850 and it was a solid coin

keets · July 1, 2008 12:36PM

MS63RB.

Grade this 1909 S VDB

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