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My newest score - another 1921 peace dollar ... what you says?

Che_GrapesChe_Grapes Posts: 1,884 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited March 9, 2022 3:32PM in U.S. Coin Forum

Man she is purrrrrdy - AND it is a VAM1f (see earlier post) and it is covered in polishing lines and has an unusual matte-like finish. Oh and it is strong strike - not something you see a lot with this coin!

I am an avid Liberty peace dollar collector and I have several 1921s but no 1Fs (do have a 1G which is close) and got this at a great price from some really incredible sellers.
What do you think??



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  • Che_GrapesChe_Grapes Posts: 1,884 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 9, 2022 3:16PM

    And yes I want to cross it with our hosts to capture the 1F designation - and then try and get it “re-cac’ed” if that is possible ...but they could give it a 65 and then I guess it wouldn’t matter ...
    is it good enough for a 65? Your thoughts please!

  • WeissWeiss Posts: 9,942 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 9, 2022 3:18PM

    Outstanding.
    Edited: But 65 seems unlikely.
    Reverse shot?

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  • OnastoneOnastone Posts: 4,028 ✭✭✭✭✭

    1921 High Relief - my favorite!!! Looks sharp!

  • TomBTomB Posts: 21,610 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Reverse images would help in determining what many of us would think of the coin.

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  • Che_GrapesChe_Grapes Posts: 1,884 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Here you go!

  • davewesendavewesen Posts: 6,392 ✭✭✭✭✭

    very nice

  • WeissWeiss Posts: 9,942 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 9, 2022 3:36PM

    Yeah, love the reverse, too. Maybe a 65?
    If you've already decided you're going to send it to PCGS, you might specify crossover at higher grade only.
    If PCGS thinks she's a 65, you're golden. If for some reason PCGS won't give it a 65, they'll send it back in the current slab with the CAC. You're also protected from it going down a grade.

    https://www.pcgs.com/crossover

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  • Che_GrapesChe_Grapes Posts: 1,884 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Just playing around - tried to get another pic might be better contrast?

  • sumduncesumdunce Posts: 1,247 ✭✭✭✭

    Nice coin. I passed on a 65 example about a decade ago. Wish I could go back and undo that decision. :wink:

  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,610 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good strike, but looks accurately graded.

  • Che_GrapesChe_Grapes Posts: 1,884 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MFeld said:
    That’s a nice looking MS64 (but not 65) example.

    Thank you I really value your insight.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is a nice Peace Dollar.... One that I would likely acquire.... The reverse is really nice... However, I think it will stay at MS64.... Cheers, RickO

  • Che_GrapesChe_Grapes Posts: 1,884 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ricko said:
    That is a nice Peace Dollar.... One that I would likely acquire.... The reverse is really nice... However, I think it will stay at MS64.... Cheers, RickO

    Means a lot coming from you, RickO, I agree with all that it is likely a solid 64, and the reason I may just keep it NGC slabbed and not worry about the VAM designation being listed on the slab. It’s easy to tell it is a 1F for those that know what to look for. She really is a nice coin - one of my favorites even though I do own a 65 (and it is not as nice looking as this one)

    All the best and thanks to all of you for your comments

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,668 ✭✭✭✭✭

    nice coin, i like :)

  • moursundmoursund Posts: 3,207 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice. I'd be proud to have that one!

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  • WAYNEASWAYNEAS Posts: 6,882 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A very nice pickup. :)
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  • JimTylerJimTyler Posts: 3,494 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Acceptable strike. I wouldn’t buy one any less 👍

  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,404 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like that!

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  • Che_GrapesChe_Grapes Posts: 1,884 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 10, 2022 12:06PM

    @JimTyler said:
    Acceptable strike. I wouldn’t buy one any less 👍

    I agree and it is really hard to find these with both obverse and reverse strikes that actually got the planchette to move up near the ends of the die crevices - so rare for the 21. Thanks for your comments!

  • mark_dakmark_dak Posts: 1,133 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice pick up. I personally always have a tough time grading this series. I under-grade almost every time.

  • coinandcurrency242coinandcurrency242 Posts: 1,962 ✭✭✭✭

    Very nice coin!

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  • InditonkaInditonka Posts: 439 ✭✭✭

    Pretty sharp coin! If it's 65 quality, might take a crackout to get. I'd leave it in the NGC slab, thats what I've been doing anyways with my '21 Vams lately since x-overs can be frustrating! Hopefully someday NGC will expand/recognize the other popular 1921 Vams.

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  • Herb_THerb_T Posts: 1,754 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Just be aware that if it crosses over, there is no guarantee that it will CAC again. A fellow forum member did exactly that and wasn’t real happy when it graded one level lower and then couldn’t score a CAC either. You need to be prepared that might be an outcome.

  • ChrisH821ChrisH821 Posts: 6,570 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice coin, but no chance to 65 IMO.
    Why not leave it in the NGC holder and note the VAM on it yourself? It gets the job done.

    Collector, occasional seller

  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 16,628 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice classic Peace Dollar.
    You make me want to buy one myself.
    Don't have one.
    :*
    <3

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  • logger7logger7 Posts: 8,688 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This high end 1921 Peace dollar I sent in to cac:

  • BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,824 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Decent (but not certain) chance at 64+. Pretty coin. I don’t see a compelling reason to spend more money on it.

  • Che_GrapesChe_Grapes Posts: 1,884 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @joeykoins said:
    Nice classic Peace Dollar.
    You make me want to buy one myself.
    Don't have one.
    :*
    <3

    It’s by far my favorite 20th century silver dollar ...

  • WeissWeiss Posts: 9,942 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Important to remember CAC has only gold stickered three 1921 Peace dollars: a 62, a 63, and a 64.

    We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
    --Severian the Lame
  • Che_GrapesChe_Grapes Posts: 1,884 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Weiss said:
    Important to remember CAC has only gold stickered three 1921 Peace dollars: a 62, a 63, and a 64.

    But I just wanted a green sticker - I believe it is a 64 but was mulling the reslab to PCGS to have the VAM 1F designation included, but because I wanted it to be a 65. I’m satisfied with the experts here like @MFeld and others that say it is just a really good 64 - and that’s good enough for me. I actually have a 65 that is not nearly as nice as this one - but that one is probably a gift grade -
    Again, I do really appreciate all your guys insight and posts, I’ve learned so much!

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