Buyer Beware | 1909-S vdb - added "S" mint mark.

[Chugly]

Hello all,

I was surfing e-bay this morning and came across this auction.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1909-S-VDB-GEM-BU-RED-Lincoln-Cent-EXTREMELY-RARE-KEY-DATE-WHEAT-BACK-PENNY-/261124269174?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item3ccc382476

No question that this coin has had an "S" mint mark added. The mint mark is totally wrong in every way!! Just another lesson to learn your key date diagnostics before making an extremely bad purchase.

Stay safe out there everyone.

[willbrooks]

I looked at this exact auction last night and thought the same thing. That S job is ugly. Doesn't anybody take pride in their counterfeiting anymore? Lol.

[Maineman750]

Maybe it's from being on a borrowed pc, but it looks like a complete counterfeit to me, not just an added MM.

[Antiquity]

Definately looks funky, reported it.

[simonm]

Added mintmark or counterfeit altogether, it should be reported and taken down.

[Chugly]

I looked at this exact auction last night and thought the same thing. That S job is ugly. Doesn't anybody take pride in their counterfeiting anymore? Lol.

Thanks for the great laugh, Will! Totally awesome!

[Amadauss]

In July, seller sold a similar coin. 1909S VDB. Customer raved about it in the feedback.

[Chugly]

In July, seller sold a similar coin. 1909S VDB. Customer raved about it in the feedback.

Oh, the perils of e-bay! I bet the seller has roll's of this crap. I will be watching him closely from here on!

[Amadauss]

I looked at that S and it really looks bad. Sad this happens.

[rlm's cents]

eBay took it down.

[simonm]

eBay took it down.

Good job to everyone that reported it!