1909 VDB Matte finish

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1909 VDB Matte finish

#1 Unread post by Melodyinusa.ms »

What is going on with the obverse is that a lamination issue or was it cleaned@sometime?
Is it a proof state or a mint state?
Is it worth the effort2b graded?
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Re: 1909 VDB Matte finish

#2 Unread post by SensibleSal66 »

Very Very nice coin. I have no idea what that may be but someone definitely will know .
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May I ask?
Did you purchase this coin?
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Does that say $ 5000 ??
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#5 Unread post by Daniel »

It's not proof or matte just a normal 1909 VDB with some improper alloy mixture. Common on these.
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#6 Unread post by Melodyinusa.ms »

TY SensibleSal for ur response... LoL Yes it does say 5000 LoL just my notes on if it was a rare one. LoL
TY Paul 4ur response, no did not purchase this coin, was in Grandfathers collection.
TY Daniel for clearing that coin out of my 2grade or not2grade list.
Appreciate all ur time and advise.
Now how do I liquidate this common coin out of my collectiong dust list. LoL.
Is only worth a penny?
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#7 Unread post by karl.bursa »

Yikes! Great coin, Melody! First thing, as Daniel always says, go to eBay sold auctions to see what people are paying for this coin. PCGS Price Guide also has a link to recent sold auctions so you can see about what it would go for. Given the condition of this coin, you should be able to get more than a penny for it :) Good luck!
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#8 Unread post by Melodyinusa.ms »

TY user avatar. I get so frustrated trying 2find a coin that resemble mine on sold lists. Been using Red Book, CherryPickers Guide& Strick It Rich books because I can't find my coin that has sold. LoL. TY4ur response
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#9 Unread post by DanB »

I would try and compare your coin on the PCGS photograde page. Hold your coin up to the screen to see where it fits, it should give you a better ballpark of possible grade to research sold listings.
Red book and the like are guides to the value, not necessarily what you will get. Ebay/heritage sold listings are better for what people are actually paying.
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#10 Unread post by Melodyinusa.ms »

TY DanB4ur advice I will do that. Thanks4pointing me n the right direction.
Appreciate ur time. :)
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#11 Unread post by Earle42 »

The boos you mention, while definitely standards in the hobby, all have the prices way too elevated for what actual prices are. I own al three myself as references but understand the listed prices are there just to let me know whether the coin is face value, somewhat desired, or greatly desired in the hobby.

Part of the elevated prices is b/c the books list what you would expect to PAY for one (not get when selling - I know, seems contradictory, but in real life its not). Another reason they prices are too high is that they only have once chance to guess what price might be somewhat correct in the coming year. So they set them higher. unlike eBay, the prices in the books are static.
Melodyinusa.ms wrote: ↑Thu Oct 08, 2020 12:21 pm I get so frustrated trying 2find a coin that resemble mine on sold lists.
If you cannot find one on eBay sold, shoot us a pic and we can help you find it. After awhile you will be practiced enough to find them for yourself.
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#12 Unread post by Paul »

This is an excellent example of coins that have been graded/attributed/valued on a flip by undereducated collectors.
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#13 Unread post by Melodyinusa.ms »

TY Dan for ur insight support and information I looked4hours the other day, couldn't find any coin that resembles my coin. I will send out a better pic of it. Would appreciate ur opinion on it. Thanks so much.
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Re: 1909 VDB Matte finish

#14 Unread post by Daniel »

Very rarely will you find two coins that look alike, this will not add any value to the coin.
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