The "Overpolished" 1926s Peace Dollar

joeykoins

Hi guys,
Many of you might know, I purchased this beauty at the recent ANA Coin Show, in Chicago. Have never known anything about this VAM Dollar previously.
When I seen it in the case, my eyes couldn't believe that the conservative PCGS graders would actually give this a Straight grade! The appearance is so, so obvious of the "Overpolishing" at K11 - K7 on the Obverse, it's almost ridiculous. Lol
However, they signify it still. Even having the VAM is also amazing. That's why I just had to have it! There are actually two VAMS for this "Overpolishing" coin.

After further reviewing this coin, the population is also interesting. Although, understandable seeing, not too many graded by PCGS. I see only 3 in my grade category. Sure, my coin is NOT technically designated by the VAM. But will soon be when I send it in to our host!

Like the seller had told me, " this coin is up and coming!"
Thanks guys






One More Thing...
This Peace Dollar, certainly looks better than just a 63!

Martin

I hope the VAM guys chime in, I have no idea what I'm looking at for a VAM. I do like how you love your coins Joey.

Martin

Paradisefound

Couldn’t wait to see how she would end on the new label @JoeyCoins ☺️
Congrats on your Newp

LanceNewmanOCC

@joeykoins said:

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if you think your coin is the 3B, the vam guys at vamworld may apprecaite a full set of obv/rev images for the page since there are none.

looking over the list, there are numerous overpolished obv/rev vams for the date/mm but only a couple attributable by pcgs based on the pops. i didn't audit which one are list coins that may not be in the pops yet, if any.

joeykoins

@LanceNewmanOCC said:

@joeykoins said:

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if you think your coin is the 3B, the vam guys at vamworld may apprecaite a full set of obv/rev images for the page since there are none.

looking over the list, there are numerous overpolished obv/rev vams for the date/mm but only a couple attributable by pcgs based on the pops. i didn't audit which one are list coins that may not be in the pops yet, if any.

Yeah, I agree. There should be more photos. Yes, I do believe mine is the 3b.
Thanks

Oldhoopster

@joeykoins said:

@LanceNewmanOCC said:

@joeykoins said:

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if you think your coin is the 3B, the vam guys at vamworld may apprecaite a full set of obv/rev images for the page since there are none.

looking over the list, there are numerous overpolished obv/rev vams for the date/mm but only a couple attributable by pcgs based on the pops. i didn't audit which one are list coins that may not be in the pops yet, if any.

Yeah, I agree. There should be more photos. Yes, I do believe mine is the 3b.
Thanks

Maybe @messydesk will chime in regarding pics for vamworld

messydesk

Cool coin that at first looks like someone took an eraser to it. It looks like VAM 3B. Nice premium on it, too based on last December's sale, so that's a nice pick! I would add pictures to VAMWorld if sent to me for a label.

gtstang

Here's an article on ngc pl 26s
https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-coins/market-analysis-rare-ngc-prooflike-1926-s-peace-dollar

joeykoins

@messydesk said:
Cool coin that at first looks like someone took an eraser to it. It looks like VAM 3B. Nice premium on it, too based on last December's sale, so that's a nice pick! I would add pictures to VAMWorld if sent to me for a label.

Thanks

joeykoins

@gtstang said:
Here's an article on ngc pl 26s
https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-coins/market-analysis-rare-ngc-prooflike-1926-s-peace-dollar

Awesome article.
With the polishing, my coin has that PL appearance.

NumisOxide

That is pretty cool! I wonder what kind of damage happened to the obverse die for the mint worker to really go to town on the polishing. Looks like they used 80 grit.

BuffaloIronTail

The S mintmark on your coin looks kinda high. Usually it's close to the tail.

Mintmarks on the 1926-S Cents are also all over the place. They must have had a newby training on punches.

Pete

messydesk

@BuffaloIronTail said:
The S mintmark on your coin looks kinda high. Usually it's close to the tail.

Mintmarks on the 1926-S Cents are also all over the place. They must have had a newby training on punches.

Pete

Many 26-S varieties specify a mint mark placed too high. Curiously, this is not the case for 26-D.

CuKevin

Regarding your statement “my eyes couldn't believe that the conservative PCGS graders would actually give this a Straight grade!”, die polishing lines will never cause a coin to no grade.

CuKevin

Very cool variety as well. Nice pick!

joeykoins

@CuKevin said:

...die polishing lines will never cause a coin to no grade.

Thanks, but even to this extremity?
This just seems wayyy over the top, compared to just an everyday polished coin?

Rexford

@joeykoins said:

@CuKevin said:

...die polishing lines will never cause a coin to no grade.

Thanks, but even to this extremity?
This just seems wayyy over the top, compared to just an everyday polished coin?

The die was polished, not the coin. That’s how the coin looked when struck.

ricko

That certainly is a bit extreme for die polish.... Had not seen one like that before. Cheers, RickO