1923 Peace Dollar VAM-1D "Whisker Cheek"

greghansen

Was suprised my bid took this in Teletrade auction. It is NGC MS63 LDS. They certify both EDS (Early Die State) and LDS (Late Die State) for this variety. The rule of thumb in die breaks, of course, is that the later stage die breaks (hence more dramatic break) are more collectible. My review of the NGC Census shows this to be highest graded by NGC for the LDS of this variety. Heritage sold an NGC MS63 Early Die State of the same variety for a little over $500 in Aug. 2004. NGC census shows they have graded 3 coins @ MS63 EDS with none higher. There's probably a handful better out there....but this is a nice LDS example that wasn't aggressively pursued. Cool!

wam98

Now that's a whisker I've never seen before.

19Lyds

And a heck of a whisker at that!