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smartinson
Penny Collector Member
USA
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 Posted - 08/23/2010 : 09:02:40
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I decided to sort through a really dirty $50 bag this morning and hoped to just find some CU but to my surprise there in the zinc reject pile was a genuine 1909 VDB lincoln cent. I really couldn't believe it since wheat cents are few and far between in the boxes and bags I get. Then another surprise in the zinc pile, a 1907 IH in really nice condition. Decided I better hand sort this bag. Not sure what the 1909 vdb is worth but looks to be in fair condition. I actually found something worth hanging on to. Will try to send pictures later and maybe someone can help me with the worth of it.
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natsb88
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 08/23/2010 : 09:06:52
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Do you mean a 1909 VDB or a 1909 VDB-S?  |
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AGCoinHunter
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
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Posted - 08/23/2010 : 09:11:52
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| If its a VDB-S, you gotta post some pics. |
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smartinson
Penny Collector Member
USA
287 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2010 : 09:24:02
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| OOPS! A little over excited over the fact that it was a 1909 and the VDB is a little worn. It is a VDB. |
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dakota1955
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 08/23/2010 : 09:40:39
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| still it's a nice find |
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Kiwiman
Penny Pincher Member
225 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2010 : 10:21:47
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| worth about $10 i found on a few days ago too! |
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fb101
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 08/23/2010 : 11:41:14
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| nice going, still waiting for mine. |
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TheJonasCollegeFund
Penny Collector Member
USA
381 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2010 : 21:59:59
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| Nice score! |
MD Totals: Started Aug16th.(Updated Sept10th) 819 clad/cu coins/$41.13
Quarters-78
Dimes-122+1 silver roosie (1957)
Nickels-81 (56d,53d)
Copper Pennies-147
Zinc Pennies-386
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beauanderos
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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uthminsta
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1872 Posts |
Posted - 08/24/2010 : 12:17:06
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I don't know how these prices line up with greysheet, or actuality, or anything else, but Numismedia says it's worth over $8 if it reaches a grade of G4. Check it out here:
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Numis Pam
Penny Sorter Member
USA
63 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2010 : 11:16:58
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| Good find... I am still looking for mine! ha |
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Common Cents
Penny Sorter Member
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Posted - 08/25/2010 : 11:45:15
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Today I pulled a regular 1909 out of a machine roll. I'm not knowledgeable about numismatics, but it looked to be in pretty decent shape for its age. The date was readily discernible. Can anyone give me an approximation of its value? Thanks.
PS- Congrats on the VDB score! |
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uthminsta
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1872 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2010 : 20:44:09
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| Check the link in my previous post for a free price guide. |
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PreservingThePast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2010 : 10:49:54
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Originally posted by smartinson
I decided to sort through a really dirty $50 bag this morning and hoped to just find some CU but to my surprise there in the zinc reject pile was a genuine 1909 VDB lincoln cent. I really couldn't believe it since wheat cents are few and far between in the boxes and bags I get. Then another surprise in the zinc pile, a 1907 IH in really nice condition. Decided I better hand sort this bag. Not sure what the 1909 vdb is worth but looks to be in fair condition. I actually found something worth hanging on to. Will try to send pictures later and maybe someone can help me with the worth of it.
Smartinson...congratulations on the 1909 VDB. That is awesome!!!
Super cool, too, on finding the IH. That was one great sort you had. Send some of the luck my way! 
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Ardent Listener
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USA
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Posted - 08/26/2010 : 13:26:59
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| It may not be the Holy Grail of penny sorting but it sure is a great find. |
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