Lincoln cents

So I found a new book to go though and wondering should I leave the book entact or brake it apart to grade,?


I have attached some and even have the error coins like the 1922 missing mint mark.

I like the set allot but not really a collector so I know nothing. Lol

 

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If I remember correctly the 1909 S VDB penny is very valuable and might be worth sending off for grading. Not so much for the grade , but authentication.
I'm not a cent guy, so wait for others to respond.

 

You are correct, 1909 S VDB is very valuable. I don't see a VDB though, how are we supposed to know what picture is for each coin?

 

Check this link for possible value of your 1909 S VDB

https://cointrackers.com/coins/13495/1909-s-vdb-wheat-penny/

 

I used to use cointrackers but not anymore. Their prices and even mintages are misleading. Better off sticking to the blue/red book and ebay sold listings.

 

I don't know if he showed a picture of the reverse or not. @Chaddy75 you need to look on the back of the 1909S to see if there are initials VDB at the bottom of the back of the coin!

 

So this on the back?

I tried posting the front and backs but missed that. I also posts ones I found to be worth something. But as I have all from 1908 -1940 I was not sure if I should break them to grade to leave them as the set.

 

If that is the back of the 1909 S VDB, you've got a pretty expensive coin. (That is if it's not fake.)

And they didn't make 1908 Lincoln cents, just Indian head cents.

 

I'm quite concerned about that 1909 S v.d.b let's get a better member to chime in to help before the send it in route.

 

Sorry meant 1909 lol and to my knowledge is not fake. It came from my grandfather's collection which he stated as a kid to my understanding.

But not sure how he got this book. All coins appear sealed in plastic.

Here is a better look at the 1909 -s VDB as well.

 

At a glance that S VDB looks authentic to me.
So does your 1922 no D even though it's got some extra wear...it's not the sharpest picture and even for the 1922 no D it looks very "mushy" which gives me a bit of concern.
Both are very valuable coins if authentic...even the 1922 in pretty poor condition.

 

Yeah they is wear on the 22 no D error . Looks a little better in person but here are very images.

I also saw the 1914 D is 5k plus possible??! Really? Well depending on state of course.

 

I gotta say...those look right to me. Unless someone can point out some obvious diagnostics to indicate that any of them are counterfeits... I would say lucky you! You got yourself one beautiful collection there...worth grading!

 

My old eyes see a 1923 not 1922, but the picture still isn't clear so not sure. Hope it is a 1922 you have. Really nice 1909s VDB! Much better grade than mine!

 

Sweet collection man, looks to be in great shape. And a really cool book too!

Take good care of them, a lot of sentimental value there.

 

The key coins in this set have been counterfeited frequently. The photos make them appear to be genuine, but the photos are small and therefore do not provide a definitive answer. This is the sort of thing where one needs to use a strong glass, like 10X, to verify the coins.

The 1909-S-VDB, the 1914-D and perhaps the 1922 Plain are worth grading if genuine. An expert needs to review this set in person.

One thing to keep in mind. Color is very important on these coins. This set needs to be stored in a climate controlled area with constant temperatures. If the 1909-S-VDB went from its original red color to red and brown or brown, it would knock thousands of dollars off the value.

 

Thank you for that information.

Other than sending off for grading, how do I get our find and expert to look at this collection. I would like to preserve it even if I never sale.

Thanks again

 

As said, an expert needs to see this set. You could find one at a large coin show or there may be someone near you. You should not handle the coins or remove them from the album until you know what you are dealing with. I think there are several coins in the collection that should be graded.
If you want to share what part of the country you are in, we may be able to give you some names of trusted experts. Folks will understand if you don't wish to share that information. In that case you could contact one of the mods here and see if they can point you to a trusted dealer. I believe you have some rather valuable coins.

 

What is the brand of your Album? Those soft plastic type pages remind me of pages that contain PVC. PVC will leave a film on the coins, and after time eat into the surfaces.

 

I was thinking the same thing. Those pages have that look.