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1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent Choice XF Original - Key Date Guaranteed Genuine
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Product: 1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent Choice XF Original – Key Date Guaranteed Genuine

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1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat Cent Choice XF Original – Key Date Guaranteed Genuine

1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent, The Key Date of the Lincoln Wheat Cent Business Strike Series

Wonderful, original surfaces with a natural oak brown color in a Choice XF Grade Range

Guaranteed Genuine and coin will be sent to the eBay Authenticator upon auction completion prior to being shipped to the buyer for an added layter pof security and protection for you!

The 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent is one of the most heavily counterfeited and/or altered coins in American Numismatics. Being able to authenticate coins is even more important than knowing how to grade them. Help with authenticating is provided below and the 4 positions of the S mint mark on genuine examples are shown in the last photo attached. The coin sold here S Mint mark is of position #4

The Four Official Mint Mark Positions
  • Position 1: The top of the ‘S’ sits just above the bottom legs of the date’s digits (higher up near the 9 digits).
  • Position 2: The top of the ‘S’ is flush or even with the bottom level of the date’s 9 digits.
  • Position 3: The ‘S’ is positioned horizontally near the center of the space between the second 9 and the 0 in 1909, aligned lower with the base of the 9s.
  • Position 4: The lowest position of all; the ‘S’ is located significantly further down and to the right, sitting well below the date without touching the 9 digits, appearing fairly vertical.
Key Supporting Diagnostic Checks
To confirm a coin is genuine, inspect these additional features alongside the mint mark location:
  • The ‘S’ Mint Mark Shape: Genuine ‘S’ mint marks feature clean, parallel serifs at the tips pointing in the same vertical direction.
  • Raised Dot Inside the ‘S’: Authentic San Francisco mint marks from this era often show a tiny raised die marker dot inside the upper curve or loop of the ‘S’.
  • The Reverse V.D.B. Initials: Look at the designer’s initials at the bottom-center of the reverse. On genuine examples, the central crossbar of the letter ‘B’ has a distinct slant (approximately 45 degrees), and the bottom of the ‘D’ has a slight angle.
  • Surface Tool Marks: Many fakes are created by artificially adding an ‘S’ mint mark to a regular 1909 VDB or adding “V.D.B.” letters to a standard 1909-S. Look for tool marks, raised bases, or altered metal around the ‘S’ or the initials

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