1909 VDB Lincoln cent 1 1

[FTW]

I have a few 1909 VDB Lincoln cent coins. The nicest looking one is in a coin book. I was wondering if this coin is worth grading? Also should I take it out of the book and put it in a special coin holder or let it be? 
thanks. 

[Coinbuf]

Without question no.   I watch a few Lincoln cent FB groups and I am so mystified at how many of the people on those groups believe this is a rare or difficult to find coin.   This coin was the transition year so lots were horded and saved, it is very common all the way to MS66, I have three two in MS65, and one in MS66, not rare just a lot of unnecessary hoopla.

Edited July 18 by Coinbuf

[Greenstang]

It is not worth the cost of grading.

[Sandon]

   Unfortunately, your 1909 V.D.B. cent has only Very Fine to Extremely Fine details and was "cleaned", giving it a pinkish color. It should stay right where it is. Compare its appearance to that of this 1909 V.D.B. cent that PCGS graded MS 65 RD:

[VKurtB]

“Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.”

[Henri Charriere]

On 7/18/2024 at 4:03 PM, Sandon said:

   Unfortunately, your 1909 V.D.B. cent has only Very Fine to Extremely Fine details and was "cleaned", giving it a pinkish color. It should stay right where it is. Compare its appearance to that of this 1909 V.D.B. cent that PCGS graded MS 65 RD:

[P.S.  FWIW:  Presently, David Lawrence Rare Coins has a 1909 VDB PCGS/CAC MS-67 +  For Sale (not auction) from the D.L. Hansen Collection for $6300.00. Needless to say, it is extraordinarily beautiful.]  Ref: ebay.

[powermad5000]

I personally think that while David Lawrence has some very beautiful coins and some difficult to find in grade coins, many of his offerings to me are overpriced. Just my opinion.