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Got a 1909 VBD in VF to AU today!

Postby Diggin4copper » Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:10 pm

I sort with a Ryedale then hand sort for wheats etc.. I thought I had a 1999 wheat, but I knew it couldnt be.. a closer look showed my my 2nd 1909 VBD this year! This is why I like sorting... the thrill of the hunt! later.. got 5 more bags to go thru..
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Re: Got a 1909 VBD in VF to AU today!

Postby inflationhawk » Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:15 pm

Pictures, pictures! Was it from a bank box or bagged coins?
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Postby TheJonasCollegeFund » Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:00 pm

Put down the bags of pennies...walk away from the Ryedale....take a deep breath...get your camera out...AND GET US A PICTURE! :D
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Postby Diggin4copper » Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:53 pm

haha,,, here is a pic.. front and back
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Postby VWBEAMER » Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:03 pm

SAAAAAAAWHEAT!!!!!
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Postby Rodebaugh » Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:27 pm

I am trying to squint an S onto it for you.

Great coin man.
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Re: Got a 1909 VBD in VF to AU today!

Postby Thogey » Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:29 pm

Would that be considered RB?

Very nice, can you imagine what's still out there?
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Postby lewbo » Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:31 pm

Nice, restores my faith when the sorting gets tough.
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Postby barrytrot » Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:33 pm

Thogey wrote:Would that be considered RB?

Very nice, can you imagine what's still out there?


The RB (Red/Brown) designation applies only to MS (Mint State or Uncirculated) coins. This coin is very close, to MS, and might actually get there, altough I think AU is most likely. Unless it does it's automatically "Brown".
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Postby shinnosuke » Tue Mar 29, 2011 1:19 am

Saw the pictures. I hope I look that good when I'm 102 years old.
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Postby HPMBTT » Tue Mar 29, 2011 1:44 am

Mmmmm...nice. :) I still need one for my Dansco folder. :(
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Postby timmus0382 » Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:44 am

congratulations that looks great
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Re: Got a 1909 VBD in VF to AU today!

Postby Snake42 » Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:25 am

nice find.
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Postby inflationhawk » Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:22 am

That's awesome...i haven't been going through my coppers to look for wheats, nor do I re-run my reject zincs. I was just in it for the copper, but finding something like ths is pretty darn cool. Maybe I should change my ways!
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Postby 68Camaro » Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:49 am

Wow - what a find! Makes you wonder where it's been these last few decades.
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Postby AGCoinHunter » Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:15 am

Thats a great find! Would look good in my 7070! :)
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Re: Got a 1909 VBD in VF to AU today!

Postby fasteddy » Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:18 am

SO-WHEAT
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Postby pennypicker » Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:27 am

Someday I'll find a penny of that caliber....someday. :D
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Re: Got a 1909 VBD in VF to AU today!

Postby misteroman » Tue Mar 29, 2011 1:25 pm

nice find man. great shape
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Re: Got a 1909 VBD in VF to AU today!

Postby biglouddrunk » Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:55 pm

If only the penny could talk. 102 years is a long time to get in circulation. I found a 1909 non-vbd a couple of years ago, and that penny one could tell has been circulated during that period.
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Re: Got a 1909 VBD in VF to AU today!

Postby barrytrot » Tue Mar 29, 2011 11:19 pm

Well this penny was clearly in a collection until recently. There is no other explanation for a coin so close to MS of that age and rarity.

Someone's grand father died and this just shows that your "death documents" should explain how to properly dispose of your estate :)
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Re: Got a 1909 VBD in VF to AU today!

Postby PreservingThePast » Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:52 am

Awesome find! Congrats!!!

I agree with others, IF ONLY the coins could talk and tell us their history.

Enjoy your coin searches, everyone. :geek:
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Postby DirtyFingers » Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:48 pm

Impressive, sir! Your great find gives me new hope.

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