1909 s vdb - Is this coin for real?

dlmtorts · May 11, 2011 12:58PM

An almost perfect looking raw 1909 s vdb. Color looks off to me. Any thoughts?

http://cgi.ebay.com/1909-S-VDB-Lincoln-Cent-Penny-Superb-Gem-BU-Red-/190522658864?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item2c5c091030

lcoopie · May 11, 2011 1:04PM

might this be whizzed?

tightbudget · May 11, 2011 1:08PM

Link

I think it's real. It's certainly been messed with though.

canadanz · May 11, 2011 1:16PM

Looks real, and definitely UNC details. But the reverse especially looks messed with.

AMRC · May 11, 2011 1:16PM

Can you tell if there is a die chip in the top inside loop of the s?

mingot · May 11, 2011 1:18PM

hrm. hrm.

seller has a load of problem coins for sale.

Higashiyama · May 11, 2011 1:18PM

Take a look at the roll of cents we are supposed to take as original 1909 (presumably s) VDB from the Bank of America. A bit remarkable, since Bank of America did not operate under that name until the 1920s ...

GrumpyEd · May 11, 2011 1:30PM

<< <i>But the reverse especially looks messed with. >>

The reverse does look messed with!

keyman64 · May 11, 2011 1:39PM

Did you read the full thing? "This 1909-S VDB, as with all our coins, is guaranteed to be genuine."!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!

Higashiyama · May 11, 2011 1:40PM

Sorry, my prior post was incoherent since it referred to a different seller ... in any case, here is the amusing listing:

1909s VDB roll?

DRUNNER · May 11, 2011 1:48PM

Do people really bid on "original rolls" on eBay thinking they are going to get a full roll of BU 1909-S VDBs???

I would hope that the scammers presenting these 'rolls' know they are selling to the 'illuminati' that have nothing better to do that fork over money to scammers just for the entertainment value in their otherwise boring lives.

In that case, all is OK. Numismatists need not concern themselves over the obvious numismatic problems in a listing such as this. Move on . . there is nothing of interest here.

Drunner
(Still looking for an actual 1909-S VDB in a Doily . . but not one of these 'roll' thingies . .)

dlmtorts · May 11, 2011 1:57PM

This seller also has several BU 1955 double dies for sale. They are all bright and the color seems off IMO. Interestingly, he has one NGC XF 40 for sale for more than some of his BU's.

lkeigwin · May 11, 2011 2:10PM

<< <i>Link

I think it's real. It's certainly been messed with though. >>

I agree. Genuine, or an excellent copy. Most certainly doctored. Why else would you sell a $5k coin for $1995?
Lance.

lcoopie · May 11, 2011 2:35PM

for a good read click here and go to toolhaus

relicsncoins · May 11, 2011 3:34PM

You always have to ask yourself why the key date of the entire series and portrayed as a high grade is being sold raw.

1909 s vdb - Is this coin for real?

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