Fake 1909 s vdb?

[Guest]

I am pretty new to the penny world but had read your post and then saw this penny on craigslist what do you think, I couldn't tell from the obverse but the reverse is a pretty good pic.
thanks Kev.

[Peter]

I moved your post to a new thread.

[coppercoins]

it's a counterfeit coin. no question about it.

[grnwavdav]

it's a counterfeit coin. no question about it.

I agree. One way I can tell is the "N" in UNITED on the reverse is not filled. Here's a picture of what it should look like. http://lincolncentresource.net/forum...9&d=1390692618

[jcuve]

As noted, it's not right. Some sort of recolored counterfeit. I hope you didn't pay too much.
As a side note, I feel we have now seen a lot of coins come from Craigslist that were fakes...

[coppercoins]

There is no known class 6 DDR on any genuine 1909S VDB cent, however this one has a strong class 6 DDR in UNUM and the top half of the right wheat stalk. That would be the first giveaway.

The depth of the design is wrong, and the rims are wrong - they are too flat and too crisp around the motto on the obverse. The details on the bust are wrong. The reverse design is flatter than that of a genuine coin. The details in the wheat stalks are wrong.

Absolutely no question - counterfeit, and not a very good one. It's likely a Chinese die struck counterfeit.

[GrumpyEd]

I think it's a $3 fake that they gave some extra fake toning. I think that same fake was sold in qty on ebay in the past.

[BadThad]

It appears to be one of those Chinese fakes, I've seen them posted on the web before. It's been AT'd to try and cover the deception.

[fresno49]

no I didn't buy it but thought i should run it by you guys first before I flagged it and let others be aware of this sin against the holy V.D.B. S L.O.L
Thanks guys Kev.