1878 8TF VAM-22B? - Updated

Aotearoa

I realise the photos are terrible but they’re all I have to go on. This coin is coming up in a local auction and if it’s the VAM-22B I think it is, it might be worth chasing for the right price. What do you think?

Disclaimer: you could fill volumes with what I don’t know about Morgans.

PapiNE

Of what I can see, the position of the breaks seems correct for a 22B. While a Hot 50 VAM, there seems to be only a little added premium for the 22.

messydesk

It is the VAM 22 die pair. I can't tell if the break on the star is sufficient for it to be called VAM 22B. There isn't a value difference between VAM 22 and 22B. I can't get a really good read on the surfaces from the pictures, but the rim looks a bit crunchy here and there. I would say it's got AU58 details, but can't tell if it has wipe marks on it

Aotearoa

Thanks. The condition is clearly hard to judge. I’m optimistically thinking low MS but will assume AU details, as suggested.

Aotearoa

Bought the coin for the equivalent of US$80. Looks better than their poor pics.