1909 S VDB Questions#3

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by ldhair, Jan 30, 2010.

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  1. KevinS

    KevinS Junior Member

    I have one graded by ANACS is a small holder similar to this coin (but without the woodgrain) . They gave it MS64RB due to the weak obverse strike. Reverse strike on yours is nice like mine too.
     
    KevinS, Jan 31, 2010
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  3. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    The obverse has nice luster but the reverse is not all that great.
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    ldhair, Jan 31, 2010
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  4. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    I suspect it was because of the planchet quality. I toyed with the idea of saying the coin was detail graded, but couldn't really come up with a reason for it so I bagged that idea. Yes pun intended.

    I wonder though, maybe all those wavy marks are contact marks and not planchet flaws - that would explain a 62.
     
    GDJMSP, Feb 1, 2010
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  5. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

    jello, Feb 1, 2010
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  6. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    ldhair, Feb 1, 2010
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  7. Stewart

    Stewart Searcher of the Unique

    Beautiful Close-up
    I love very unique coins like that
    And this one is definitely unique
    I agree with the planchet flaw roller marks Very Cool:thumb:

    Stewart
     
    Stewart, Feb 1, 2010
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  8. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    I'm actually thinking a fine wire brush and paint brush after that to add the color.
     
    ldhair, Feb 1, 2010
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  9. 2CentRick

    2CentRick Senior Moment

    Wow! Great close up. That photo really shows it. It's a mystery to me. What brand of camera and lens did you use?
     
    2CentRick, Feb 1, 2010
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  10. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    The big pics clearly show the scratches that couldn't be seen in the original pics. I understand now why it looks the way it does. But I sure couldn't tell based on the original pics. That one fooled me. I really thought it was the planchet.
     
    GDJMSP, Feb 2, 2010
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  11. Moen1305

    Moen1305 Mysticism and Tyrants

    I think that the graininess is due to the imperfections in the plastic more than the actual surface of the coin. Take that away and I think that it is a solid 63 except for that scratch. Too many issues and unclear photography to really judge.
     
    Moen1305, Feb 2, 2010
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  12. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

    jello, Feb 3, 2010
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