Woodgrain 1909 VDB... grades wanted!

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by gettingbrowned, Mar 8, 2009.

  1. gettingbrowned

    gettingbrowned Junior Member

    Bought this coin as "uncirculated." What do you guys think it would grade? I think my pictures being slightly out of focus make it hard for me to take a guess... but have at it!

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  3. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

    I would go with a 64RB. Nice coin!
     
  4. covert coins

    covert coins Coin Hoarder

    I'll go 64 maybe 65 RB.. Nice coin.
     
  5. gettingbrowned

    gettingbrowned Junior Member

    managed to get a better picture of the obverse... still no luck with the reverse
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    I paid $20 for this... sound like a good deal or not? o_O
     
  6. gettingbrowned

    gettingbrowned Junior Member

    best I can do with the reverse. need a new camera >_< [​IMG]
     
  7. bqcoins

    bqcoins Olympic Figure Skating Scoring System Expert

    beautiful MS-64 coin IMO.
     
  8. CamaroDMD

    CamaroDMD [Insert Clever Title]

    Very nice coin. I would have to say MS64RB.
     
  9. Thender

    Thender Senior Member

    I would have paid $20.00 for that in a heart beat!!!!
     
  10. I agree with 64 RB

    20.00 is a good price
     
  11. the_man12

    the_man12 Amateur Photographer

    $20 sounds good. I'd go 64RB
     
  12. Boss

    Boss Coin Hoarder

    That coin graded is worth more than $20- I have a 64 Rd and I think they go for about $100 at that level (too lazy to look up). Great coin. I agree with everyone else on the 64 RB. I would not have such a direct light source for better photos. I use digital macros on my camera, zoom in a lot and pull the camera a distance away to prevent glare. I don't have an OTT light (whatever that is- natural lightbulb?), but everyone says you need that too. That would help get a better pic for grading.
     
  13. kidkayt

    kidkayt Senior Member

    Nice coin. Looks RB and a 64-65
     
  14. Jim M

    Jim M Ride it like ya stole it

    Yep. MS64RB. Nice looking coin. Thanks for sharing it. When taking a photo of a copper coin I have found using a pastel blue background makes the colors more accurate. but it could just be me. I also use the Macro setting on my camera, place it on a tripod and have it about 12" from the coin. I use an OTT light source, it really does make a difference.
     
  15. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    TPG grade: AU 58 net graded to 63RB if it makes it into a holder. However, I have some reservation with the color/originality of the surfaces.
    Mike grade: About $20.
    DISCLAIMER: Photos make these issues very difficult to judge....Mike
     
  16. Arizona Jack

    Arizona Jack The Lincoln-ator

    I'm with Leadfoot on this. Pics make it difficult, but a 63RB is pretty accurate. The reverse shows weakness in the strike, these normally come real sharp. 64RB on a good day, and well worth the $20 paid.
     
  17. Brokencompass

    Brokencompass Member

    Worth every cent paid. She is a beauty :)
     
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