SSDC Special Report on Micro Os

messydesk

I've recently mailed out the latest issue of the "VAM-E," the electronic communique of the SSDC, to all current subscribers. This issue is dedicated to the Micro O varieties of recent notoriety. Included are links to the original PCGS article as well as articles by both Jeff Oxman and Michael Fey. Send me an e-mail if you'd like to read the report, and I'll send it to you.

RobJoyce1921dVAMguy

Its a great history of the micro o story. I definitely suggest you ask John for a copy. Well worth the time!

Rob

Wolf359

Interesting report. What did Fey say....possibly made by a foreign mint?

jhar

Do your have to be a member of the SSDC to get this newsletter or can anyone get it. I would really like to read more about this.

Wolf359

Just send messydesk an email at cuboard@varslab.com. If he doesn't respond, drop me a PM and I'll get it done.

jdsinva

I sent him a PM yesterday but I'll give him a little more time since not everyone lives on the PCGS board.

messydesk

I just sent out a bunch of copies of the VAM-E for those that requested them. If anyone else is interested, let me know.

wam98

John, I got your report and it was a very interesting read. Thanks so much for the info.

messydesk

You're welcome. The next newsletter will likely contain quite a few reflections, questions, and comments regarding these coins by others that have been collecting VAMs for a while.

BigGreek

Hi, can I get a copy of the Micro O report?

ashmore

I receved today in the mail from Leroy Van Allen, the report that PCGS used to get info on the Micro O coins, which Leroy wrote. He is publishing and selling this report (Called "Micro O Mint Mark on Morgan Dollars" 32pp. ) for $7 + $2 P&H. It is a very interesting reference and will really open your eyes on ALL the Micro O coins. This finally answers many of the questions about where many of these came from.

It can be ordered at:

<FONT size=4>Leroy Van Allen
P.O. Box 196
Sidney, OH 45365
</FONT>
Ash Harrison
Director, Society of Silver Dollar Collectors
ash@ashmore.com

messydesk

Dang, Ash beat me to it. I received mine today. Of the 32 pages, over half are closeup pictures of the infamous 1896, 1900, and 1902 Micro O coins as well as the 1899-O Micro O varieties, one of which was a host coin for the counterfeit reverses, and some of the obverses used. A thorough piece of work, very typical of Leroy's special reports.