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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;lkeigwin, post: 1431082, member: 30400&quot;]The second set of pix are better but still not good enough to judge authenticity. Here are some tips:</p><p><br /></p><p>Only four obverse dies were used for the S-VDB. Each used the same S die punch. The placement of the MM can vary in four ways but the S is always the same. The MM should have a squarish block-shape, with parallel serifs. There is a slight notch/groove that runs along the top curve near the right serif. There is a small die chip near the top side of the middle curve in the upper loop.</p><p><br /></p><p>The VDB on your cent looks correct (the shape of the B is telling...the center crossbar should be slanted). The 3 initials are closer to the left stem than the right. Examine the dot position between the D and B. On a non-S VDB the dot is close to the D. On an S-VDB the dot is centered between the two letters.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is a link that may help.</p><p><a href="http://www.pcgs.com/Articles/Detail/6062" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.pcgs.com/Articles/Detail/6062" rel="nofollow">http://www.pcgs.com/Articles/Detail/6062</a></p><p><a href="http://www.pcgs.com/Articles/Detail/6062" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.pcgs.com/Articles/Detail/6062" rel="nofollow"></a>Lance.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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