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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;mikenoodle, post: 918976, member: 307&quot;]I don&#039;t know and I hate to sound like all we do is trash somebody&#039;s coins, but this coin has too many hairlines for me. They seem to run in rows and my first impression is cleaned, but given the date, it could also be the planchet or die polish lines. An in-hand examination is necessary, IMHO.</p><p><br /></p><p>The lines that I speak of are on the obverse in the field in front of Lincoln. Now, if these were planchet lines, they would be consistent in direction. These lines intersect. That means that they cannot be flow lines from striking and that they are not consistent with planchet issues. So that leaves me with cleaning or die polish lines. I will lean towards die polish and wish you good luck! </p><p><br /></p><p>I am interested to see what the TPG says, but I am with Matt, that gouge by Lincoln&#039;s head may be trouble so far as the certification as problem-free.</p><p><br /></p><p>That said, I would be extremely happy to own it. It is right in my wheelhouse as far as coins go, and to date I have never owned a 1909-S VDB. So, if you decide that you just can&#039;t stand to keep it, then just send it over here, it will receive plenty of love, I promise. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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