FTW Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coinbuf Posted July 18 Popular Post Share Posted July 18 (edited) 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 The Neophyte Numismatist, Sandon and powermad5000 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstang Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 It is not worth the cost of grading. Sandon and The Neophyte Numismatist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandon Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 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: powermad5000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 “Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.” powermad5000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powermad5000 Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 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. Coinbuf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...