That would be the 1909 VDB - Philadelphia (P) Mint Cent. Not the aforementioned 1909 VDB San Francisco (S) Mint Cent. Easy mistake to make - and very costly too if you pay S prices for a P mint 1909 Lincoln VDB.
Indeed and exactly CORRECT. Regardless of what the others say, the S-VDB is quite easy to obtain if you have the money. Rarity is all about how difficult a certain coin/grade is to obtain. Naysayers.....go prove this to yourself. Pretend you have unlimited cash and there's two coins you desire: 1) 1909-S VDB in MS-64/65 RED and 2) a 1926-S Lincoln in 64/65 red. Go forth and search the internet, coin shops, coin shows, or ANYWHERE. .... report back what you find and then you will understand rarity. :computer:
About rarity. I just bought a 1958 Proof nickel graded PCGS PF69. Population 6, none higher. Is that considered rare?
I'm coming into this one very late. I thought the coin was authentic when I saw the first photos so I wasn't surprised by ANACS as far as authenticity goes. I was surprised at VF20 details. The rim damage would lower it to a VG8 coin at best, IMHO. If you want to know very rare coind, they are the 2009P or D nickels or dimes. I'm still waiting to see any one of them in business strike.
That is because ANACS no longer net grades the coin. The rim damage was not even considered in their grade. They grade the details and let you deduct what you feel appropriate.
Well, getting back to the reason for the post. Congratulations on the deal and getting the grade. I am sure you are extremely happ. Rare or not, I dont have one and I do want one. Anybody on here that has to many of them can send one my way. I wont mind at all. hehe
Thanks Financeman. Yes, I'm thrilled to complete the wheat collection and it does feel special to have one.
