Accidental Cherrypick.

DelawareDoons

I purchased an 1882-O in a PCGS old green holder, graded MS64, from a dealer for $103 as part of a small group. Upon reviewing it in hand, something about the mintmark seemed slightly off. As a result, I investigated a bit, to find that it is actually an O/S known as the "Broken S" variety, VAM 5.

Here is the coinfacts page for this VAM.

Here is the VAMWorld page.

I have to say I am pleasantly surprised at the sold results prices. I am not sure what to do with this coin now, as I do not want to lose the OGH unless absolutely necessary.

Here are the images, courtesy of my usual photographer.

ShaunBC5

That’s awesome. Congrats on the luck.

joeykoins

BEAUTIFUL! The so called, " Cherry" pun intended, on the cake! Nice find, even though it was by accident. Lol. Those are the best kind. The surprise bonus. Congrats.

NumisOxide

Great score!

jerseycat101

Nice score. I don't think the OGH is any reason to not crack this guy out and get him attributed correctly. Just my humble opinion.

Pnies20

Leave it in The holder then. Looks awesome. Maybe put a small sticker denoting the variety somewhere on the slab.

oih82w8

Good lookin' Morgan! I would keep the OGH as well...one of local variety specialists, @messydesk can attribute it for you through VSS (Variety Slabbing Service) he has a neat little label that is placed on the back with the pick-up point image. I was very satisfied with the service and turnaround time!

https://varslab.com/vamseal.html

Hydrant

Two years ago I decided to put together a date set of Franklin half dollars in ms. I know nothing about the series except that it was a lot of money when I was a kid. The FIRST coin I bought was the Bugs Bunny. I didn't know it at the time. The first and only cherry pick of mine that I know of. BEGINNERS LUCK! Also......the easiest coin project ever to complete.

ShaunBC5

My first accidental cherry pick was a Type I ‘56 Proof Franklin. Didn’t even know they existed when I got it. Super fun discovery when I realized it.

ChrisH821

Accidental cherry picks are the best.

joeykoins

@oih82w8 said:
Good lookin' Morgan! I would keep the OGH as well...one of local variety specialists, @messydesk can attribute it for you through VSS (Variety Slabbing Service) he has a neat little label that is placed on the back with the pick-up point image. I was very satisfied with the service and turnaround time!

https://varslab.com/vamseal.html

I once went to a show and at this one table, this guy had placed the clear tape from the "brother" labeling co. Believe me, it looked professional! Very well done without paying any premium. But in saying that, my opinion, I'd submit the coin. You know me, I'm submission crazy! Lol.

numismapiddler

Awesome find!
I'd leave it in the holder. It's an easy VAM to identify. You don't really need TPG to confirm it.

johnny9434

That's cool. Congrats

ricko

Always nice to get a surprise in one's coins.... Like suddenly finding a coin one has had for years is a special variety...I found an unattributed AH Kennedy in a slab and also an AH Kennedy I had for a couple of years before I knew about AH coins. Cheers, RickO

Namvet69

Me, I'd use my p-touch to make a small label with the vam info and stick it on the ogh. Or better yet, what @oih82w8 said. Great find for sure! Peace Roy

Kliao

Nice!

Jimnight

Nice!!

NumisOxide

@Namvet69 said:
Me, I'd use my p-touch to make a small label with the vam info and stick it on the ogh. Or better yet, what @oih82w8 said. Great find for sure! Peace Roy

Same here. Keep the OGH.

DelawareDoons

Incidentally, I have a few coins already in OGH with those stickers that I got somewhere. Great idea! I will do that, then.

Thanks for all the appreciation, thoughts and whatnot.