What would you do ?

Not a Lincoln man, but I would hold out for a slabbed version on a coin like that.

 

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There are 4 known mint mark positions for this coin. Only one of the 4 is known to be this far right, and the horizontal position of it seems close to correct. That mint mark is also the lowest of the 4, and a line drawn between the bottom tips of the 9's should show a clear quantity of airspace between it and the top of the MM.

This coin - in the images provided - does not show sufficient airspace, and I'm calling it a fake as a result.

http://www.pcgs.com/News/Counterfeit-Vs-Authentic-1909-s-Vdb-Lincoln-Cents