Authenticity of a 1909S

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  • ramgu2005
    • Apr 2026
    #1

    Authenticity of a 1909S

    Hello guys, recently I bougt a 1909S Lincoln Cent... Now I have some better images. The coin is really better than I thought, so its suspect for me, but Im not an expert, I really hope Im wrong hehehe... Any help will be really apprecated. Thanks in advance!
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    • ramgu2005
      #2
      Additional data: 19,01mm diameter, and 3,02gr of weight...

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        • uglycent
          Member
          • Mar 2009
          • 1386
          #3
          I'm no expert, but MM looks good but the detailing of the bust is weak, but mine is also and and the nicks make it hard to see. I have the same MM position.
          Even a fool can look wise if he keeps his mouth closed.

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            • VAB2013
              Forum Ambassador
              • Nov 2013
              • 12351
              #4
              The 1909S VDB is the rare one. I am not seeing the VDB on yours (3rd photo down) I'm not a pro so I can't help you with authentication, but what is making you suspect something might be wrong with your coin? We will get more replies from our other members soon!

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                • makecents
                  Paid Member

                  • Jun 2017
                  • 11038
                  #5
                  Is that reeding on the edge. Did Lincolns have reeding at one time? I've not seen that before.

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                    • onecent1909
                      Wrong Design Die Expert
                      • Feb 2012
                      • 2597
                      #6
                      Lincolns were never reeded.
                      All cents and Nickles have smooth sides.
                      When striking the coin the collar holds the coin in place.
                      When the coin gets ejected from the collar after the strike there are minute lines embedded on the edge.
                      This is a way to ID a Dollar coin that does not have the letter edging.
                      This may be the lines on your coin on the rim.
                      Last edited by onecent1909; 11-05-2017, 06:51 PM.
                      Member: Florida State representative for the ANA, Florida state representative for CONECA, F.U.N. and the Ocala Coin Club

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                        • enamel7
                          Paid Member

                          • Apr 2009
                          • 4047
                          #7
                          Originally posted by makecents
                          Is that reeding on the edge. Did Lincolns have reeding at one time? I've not seen that before.
                          That's not reeding, I believe maybe the OP thinks it's made from a mould. Coin looks legit to me!

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                            • makecents
                              Paid Member

                              • Jun 2017
                              • 11038
                              #8
                              Originally posted by onecent1909
                              Lincolns were never reeded.
                              All cents and Nickles have smooth sides.
                              When striking the coin the collar holds the coin in place.
                              When the coin gets ejected from the collar after the strike there are minute lines embedded on the edge.
                              This is a way to ID a Dollar coin that does not have the letter edging.
                              This may be the lines on your coin on the rim.
                              Gotcha. That would definitely explain it. Thank you!!

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                                • makecents
                                  Paid Member

                                  • Jun 2017
                                  • 11038
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by enamel7
                                  That's not reeding, I believe maybe the OP thinks it's made from a mould. Coin looks legit to me!
                                  I think I'm up to speed now, I'm a little slow sometimes. Thanks!

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                                    • GrumpyEd
                                      Member
                                      • Jan 2013
                                      • 7229
                                      #10
                                      I would focus on the MM style. The 09 and 10 both used the same S and it's unique, spindly and the serifs don't go far out.

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                                        • ramgu2005
                                          #11
                                          Thanks all that are helping on this coin... A certainty that I have, if its a fake is a very professional forgerie....

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