I Like the coins authenticity. The "S" has a slight depression and there is a diagnostic dot of copper on the inside of the top loop of the "S" found on all S mints for the date. Also the period is a little further to the right on the "D" in VDB than the other two initials, which is correct for the date. Compare to an 09 VDB and you will see the difference. When I see these attributes on a 09 S VDB I consider it real and dont wory about it. As far as having it certified, that is entirely up to you. Take care
Hey, Coppermania, I may not have been clear, it has just been certified, ANACS 20 Details and is being shipped back now. Appreciate that detailed info on on the difference between the VDB and the S VDB. It's fascinating. I love this hobby!
Post a picture of the coin in slab when you get it back if you can. I'm curious what problems ANACS listed on there.
Thank you. That's an interesting concept. Since there are only 484,000 coins, someone should form a group of the owners.
I was thinking of the EXACT same thing. Nice! I'm a newbie though, and just joined yesterday. I don't think I have authority or the know-how to form such a group! LOL!
I also have a 1916 D Mercury dime. It's not in great condition, but still nice to have since there were only 264,000 minted. I have to get my S VDB and the D Mercury graded.
The group members would have to change on a minute to minute The group members would have to change on a minute to minute basis. This is not rare coin at all - it take most folks awhile to "get this" but it's a pretty common coin. Many were saved it is common in all grades. Go to any shop any show and you will find them. At our monthly show each and every dealer will have some, many have 6 or 8. It is always availible everywhere and it changes hands constantly. It just goes from collector to collector, dealer to dealer. I have nothing aganst it it's a good coin but it's no 14-D in 65 RD or 22 "no D" in AU-50, now those are rare coins
I've read that there are more Lincoln Penny collectors than any other coins - several million. Many will never fill the slot in their Whitman folder so it's somewhat rare at least - right? I understand that 484K is no small number and that many dealers have them. I found a Baseball Comm Half in circulation the other day. Only 164K minted but with no demand, rarity isn't the only factor.
Not a rare coin, huh? How many do you have, 3, 4? Say what you want, you may say it's not a rare coin to have, but the question is do you have one? That's the point. It is rare to HAVE. I would match an XF 1909 S VDB against a 1914 D anyday of the week.
Good point. To add to "1909 S VDB is not a rare coin", is like saying lamborghinis aren't rare, but how many people actually HAVE one!? Not too many at all. Sure, they are available, but......hehe
TCB, what would you think of a site that tracked the coin by grade, certification company, cert #, etc and would provide a lineage and history of the values over time. You could get sales history data from eBay and Heritage plus folks could opt in and post their own data if they wanted. Coins that were owned by celebrities or famous people could have that verified. Did you see the Liberty Nickel that sold last week for 3.3 million. It was formerly owned by a King of Egypt. Or it could be US Key Date coins instead. As you obtained each series key data, your avatar would fill in the blank for that coin. The compilation sales data could be valuable.
No, it is not rare. Very high demand, but not rare. The last time I went to the coin shop, I ran into a fellow with a complete set of mostly red Lincolns (except the 1922) in a Dansco. He also had 2 more 09-S VDB's, 3 1955 DD's (2 with some red) and an 1877 Indian. And that was just the coins he had with him. What he did not have were 1909-1916 proof Lincolns, 1969-S DD, 1958- DD, and I could go on and on. Those are rare coins.
rlm cents, you made my point. Yes, high in demand. Not rare to find them, just rare to own one. Kind of like a 20mm cannon. Rare to find, not really, rare to own one, yes!
