Need help, can you grade these Lincolns?

I am posting photos of three Lincoln cents I have. Can you give me an idea of what the MS grade might be on these. I think I have the photos large enough to catch marks and blemishes. First is a 1931-S, second a 1927-S, third a 1909-SVDB.

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Permalink Reply by True Money on March 15, 2010 at 5:24pm

Hey guys!

I am not mad at anyone. I am just glad to hear that IGE did not get burned on this coin. This is a very educational discussion that should be posted on this site.

I was just wondering if anyone from the other coin sites caught the imposter.

-True Money!

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Permalink Reply by IndianGoldEagle on March 15, 2010 at 5:36pm

A couple did TM, but unfortunately some long time collectors did not. And that is the scary part.

True Money said:

Hey guys!

I am not mad at anyone. I am just glad to hear that IGE did not get burned on this coin. This is a very educational discussion that should be posted on this site.

I was just wondering if anyone from the other coin sites caught the imposter.

-True Money!

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Permalink Reply by Buffalo on March 15, 2010 at 6:19pm

The really surprising thing to me was that several of the long time collectors IGE mentioned actually commented on specific problems with the coin but still never realized it was fake. It wasn't that they didn't see at least some of the flaws, but for whatever reason that still wasn't enough. That is the part that really makes me believe a lot of collectors subconciously decide a coin is real before they ever look at it just because of who has it or where they see it.

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Permalink Reply by True Money on March 16, 2010 at 1:48am

This is why the reputable third party grading companies (mainly PCGS and NGC) are so important to the hobby. It also emphasizes that collectors need to learn as much as possible about their hobby and the coins they buy. PCGS, NGC, and ANACS are the best at detecting counterfeits, thus making them the grading companies of choice among collectors and command the premium numismatic prices. These grading companies and their graders have done their homework on this subject matter. When it comes to rare coins, the collector pays for the certification of authenticity that is most important. The grade is simply a bonus.

-True Money!

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Permalink Reply by Gary on March 16, 2010 at 2:58am

Yes I'll admit I got caught not paying attention. Good one Earl, glad to see you up to your old tricks. :D

IndianGoldEagle said:

A couple did TM, but unfortunately some long time collectors did not. And that is the scary part.

True Money said:
Hey guys!

I am not mad at anyone. I am just glad to hear that IGE did not get burned on this coin. This is a very educational discussion that should be posted on this site.

I was just wondering if anyone from the other coin sites caught the imposter.

-True Money!

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Permalink Reply by Bruce Wiseley on March 17, 2010 at 2:05pm

Thanks for the lesson guys!!! Never too old to learn.

Buffalo said:

Me too. I'd take IGE's word on any coin or bill over any photos I've ever seen.

Lureuin said:
Thanks for the lesson fellas. And don't worry about me being mad at IGE; I've bought bills from him.