1909-S (non VDB) Any scratches that appear are from lint, dust, etc on the surface of the case, not on the coin itself. I apologize for the poor picture quality (my macro lens is in for repair, so these are shot with the wife's pos point-and-shoot--hopefully you can zoom in to see the detail). I was thinking somewhere around MS63, am I wrong? I bought it in a bin of coins for $30.00, wasn't until I got home and went through them that I realized what I had here. Thanks in advance, FmrFiatFollower
Hello, Non_cents: Thanks for the reply. I tried with no success. I either have an underexposed shot or an overexposed shot; neither of which provided enough detail to post on CT. I have since but the coin back in the SDP. As I mentioned before, any and all insight would be much appreciated!
Yet another pleasant surprise. Can I ask what type of book/guide you're using that shows the different varieties in it?
It is listed in the cherrypicker's guide to die varieties, edition 5 volume 1. It is also listed on coppercoins.com, as well as other die variety sites. That is definitely a coin you should get slabbed.
Thank you both for the information. I have been debating getting it slabbed...I think I will though. Non_cents, what do you think this would grade as? MS64 also?
I will give you a stab. Maybe it is your pictures, but I am seeing a light rub on the cheek/jaw. I am going to guess 62 saying that they would call that cabinet friction.
When I just look at the small pictures it looks to be around a 63 in my opinion. And it could just be the pictures. Now when I blow it up it looks like a little rub across the obverse on the cheek, beard, ear - but that could be the pictures are large. Nice pickup in any case.