Guys and gals, you're making my VAM mouth drool with all those goodies. Here's one of my favorites... tied for finest known and one of just 6 Mint State examples known to exist.
Mike, I was wrong. You're not mean... you're mean and nasty! Please let me know if one of those ever becomes available.
Mike, I was wrong. You're not mean... you're mean and nasty! Please let me know if one of those ever becomes available. >>
Like I said above, I'm open to offers for the second coin -- it is NGC MS 63. The pics suck -- white balance is all off. I'll go reimage them and put up some better ones...Mike
Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
I got to name one once too.... my "eagle tear" about a year ago.... Here's one of my Fav. coins... It's the latest die state and finest 2-break VAM 2C known (Randy has one this late as well in a PCGS 62 holder) but this coin actually has 3 errors on it including the VAM itself, a square planchet flaw on the chin and an occluded gas bubble running from the "D" in GOD down towards the 9 in the date.
Has anyone ever assembled a completed set of clashed E Morgans?
Probably Jeff Oxman and maybe Mike Fey. I have none of the easier ones (1878 VAM-84A for example), and I only need the 1889-O VAM- 20A to complete the rare ones. I think Rob has them all but the 1887-Vam-1B.
That clased E is VERY cool... too bad it is rarely seen in Peace $'s.... come to think of it... I've never seen one.... anyone have a pic of a transfered letter? WOW... hard to miss that 1X..... how many of those known?
Only 1 VAM-1X known. I had Leroy call one of my coins a 1X EDS once but it wasn't. The die cracks didn't match elsewhere. I've had others claim to have 1X eds coins as well but if you've looked at 21-D die breaks, you know the EP area gets that shape crack on many dies.
Lots of great vams. I see that 1895-S/S VAM-4 wow.
This coin isn't mine, Logan's 1889-P VAM-23A find from Jan-05...and re-sold for insane record-breaking money that I dare not repeat! But think new car money:
I've seen them having the top sets for some time... who is it? They must be VAM collectors as well? That coin is not needed for any set right now right? Here's one last VAM... one of the "kings" of the Peace $ Top 50, the 1E "Broken Wing". She's in a PCGS 62 holder right now waiting for entry into my set.....
<< <i>I've seen them having the top sets for some time... who is it? They must be VAM collectors as well? That coin is not needed for any set right now right? Here's one last VAM... one of the "kings" of the Peace $ Top 50, the 1E "Broken Wing". She's in a PCGS 62 holder right now waiting for entry into my set..... >>
Looks like that one was flying below the rest of the flock.
If I only had a dollar for every VAM I have...err...nevermind...I do!!
Actually, that monster-of-all-clashes 1889 is in one of the PCGS registries -- the 305-coin super set.
Personally, I don't believe it or the 1921-D VAM 1X should belong, because they may both be unique. That's why I think PCGS will occasionally look at how many of these killer VAMs have actually been certified, and if there aren't at least 5 of them they will be dropped from the Registries.
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You are so mean!
Nice coin!!
<< <i>Mike:
You are so mean!
Nice coin!! >>
Would I be meaner if I showed you this, a second example of the same coin?
Would I be nicer if I offered you the above coin in trade? Make me a fair offer...Mike
Mike, I was wrong. You're not mean... you're mean and nasty! Please let me know if one of those ever becomes available.
<< <i>Guys and gals, you're making my VAM mouth drool with all those goodies. Here's one of my favorites (sorry for the link but AOL is all I've got.)
tied for finest known to exist
Mike, I was wrong. You're not mean... you're mean and nasty! Please let me know if one of those ever becomes available. >>
Like I said above, I'm open to offers for the second coin -- it is NGC MS 63. The pics suck -- white balance is all off. I'll go reimage them and put up some better ones...Mike
Norm, Were you able to call it the "Beauty mark".....
<< <i>Norm, Were you able to call it the "Beauty mark"..... >>
Yes. That's the only one I ever gave a "name".... and my wife actually came up with it. Leroy accepted it.
Coinhusker... nice coin in that grade....
You guys have got to stop ganging up on me with those VAM 3As... all I have is a pitiful little XF40.
1882 O/S VAM-4 EDS - ultra rare
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This is an 1891 O Full E VAM-1A
As far as I know, this is the most common of the Full E's. My guess is that they may be easier to spot.
CLASHED E
FULL
1886-O
1889-O SCARCEST
1891-0 MOST COMMON
PARTIAL E
1878-P VAM-84
1880-P
1883-O
1884-P
1887-P
1888-O
If I only had a dollar for every VAM I have...err...nevermind...I do!!
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If I only had a dollar for every VAM I have...err...nevermind...I do!!
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Is that the one you acquired from Baltimore a year or two ago?
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Probably Jeff Oxman and maybe Mike Fey. I have none of the easier ones (1878 VAM-84A for example), and I only need the 1889-O VAM-
20A to complete the rare ones. I think Rob has them all but the 1887-Vam-1B.
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With appologies to Crockadile Dundee....
That's not a cud... Now that's a cud!
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WOW... hard to miss that 1X..... how many of those known?
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Rob
http://www.vamworld.com
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http://www.rjrc.com
<< <i>Hey no fair!!!
You guys have got to stop ganging up on me with those VAM 3As... all I have is a pitiful little XF40. >>
OK, here's a VAM-3X
If I only had a dollar for every VAM I have...err...nevermind...I do!!
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Here's a streamer wing 3a since nobody else has posted one.
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Good memory. It is. It's so badly whizzed, the tripled blossoms are tough to see! But for $23, it was a wonderful buy.
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Rob, you should post your grades today. Heck of a lot of nice vams that blew me away. And Rob was an NGC Registry Set winner
this week!
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This coin isn't mine, Logan's 1889-P VAM-23A find from Jan-05...and re-sold for insane record-breaking money that I dare not repeat! But
think new car money:
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<< <i>Jack, I remember that post... this is the super clashed one right.... Who owns it now? >>
I know someone selling a Super CD 1883-O 22A Morgan for a lot less than new car money!
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At least 64.
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<< <i>I've seen them having the top sets for some time... who is it? They must be VAM collectors as well? That coin is not needed for any set right now right? Here's one last VAM... one of the "kings" of the Peace $ Top 50, the 1E "Broken Wing". She's in a PCGS 62 holder right now waiting for entry into my set.....
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Looks like that one was flying below the rest of the flock.
If I only had a dollar for every VAM I have...err...nevermind...I do!!
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Personally, I don't believe it or the 1921-D VAM 1X should belong, because they may both be unique. That's why I think PCGS will occasionally look at how many of these killer VAMs have actually been certified, and if there aren't at least 5 of them they will be dropped from the Registries.
Don't have many images yet but here's a few of my favorite:
Whisker Cheek...PCGS 64 ..... The coin responsible for my current VAM addiction
Tail on 'O'.....PCGS 64
Here's the other ULDS Extra Hair Peaceman mentioned....PCGS 62....for now
The Whisker Cheek Collection - Top 50 Peace VAM Registry
Landmark Buffalo Collection