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Need Help With Peace Dollar VAM Number
KISHU1
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There is a large crack running from the top of the coin down thru the B & E in Liberty into the tiara
Looking for info as to the VAM number, rarity and value
Should I dip it in acetone and submit it
Thanks
Frank D
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I think there is a good chance you have a stain not a crack.
How deep is the crack? Could be a cracked planchet and not necessarily a VAM identifier.
There are stains on the coin but its a crack
Frank D
It looks like it is raised above the rest of the coin
I will post some better pics if I can
Thanks
Frank D
Any chance you can get a better photo of the crack?
That would be a radial die break and such a large one would be well known unless it is a discovery piece.
Edited to add link:
http://ec2-13-58-222-16.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com/wiki/1923-P_Die_Breaks
Heres some pics
Thanks
Frank D
None of the photos will enlarge. Any chance of a larger photo?
Even if it is raised on the coin it may be something on the surface and not part of the coin.
I would like to see a clear ... close up of the crack if possible.
If you look at the lower area of this spot you may see the same type of raised material.
I’m seeing a lot of environmental damage to the rim, staining and spotting on the surface as well. Something is going on with this coin. If so, from why I can perceive from the photos,which still aren’t very clear, it appears to be stained line(s).
i'm not sure what holder it is in but you want to verify it isn't highly collectable before breaking it out.
when asking about vams, please post obverse AND reverse pics. there are over 6500 vams, so to know them off the top of the head, is nearly impossible. peace dollars 1922/1923 pds are NOTORIOUS for having similar breaks/cracks etc, so really good full pics is a must 98% of the time.
don't see any cracks/breaks which is quite unusual.
Upon magnification its just some kind of mark on the coin
Sorry for the wild goose chase
I appreciate your help
Frank D