NewP: 1878 7/7 TF VAM42A?..I4 R6.

Oney

I picked up this coin this afternoon. I need help differentiating between the two VAMs. I have added pictures. Ideas? I think this is a 42A but am looking for some help validating. Opinions on the grade? Value? Thanks.



Tail


Date (Die chips in first 8)


Clashes



Motto (Die chips E,T,R,U)


Missing Top of U

Oney

Very slow out there tonight....

Oney

Any opinions?

MAD4MORGANS

Please send my your coin and I will help verify it for you!!

MAD4MORGANS

The positioning of the wing clash on the neck looks like it shows a pretty strong Clashed "I".

From what I understand reading Mark Kimpton's book is that VAM42As like yours thats show decent details of the clashed "I" are of the best ones.of this VERY tough VAM to find.

NICE SCORE!!

VamCollector

I just picked up a couple of 42's in MS62 and MS63 that also appear to be 42As. "In" clash is very visible...not so much in my picture but I can't angle the coin in my microscope to get it to show up very well.

MAD4MORGANS

I have the same problem sometimes using my QX5 microscope. Sometimes they're more visible without using one at all.

OBTW, the VAM42A is one of those listed as a "SUPER CD" in Mark Kimpton's book on ELITE CLASHED MORGAN DOLLARS

Oney

Thanks everyone...

messydesk

VAM 42A is interesting in that it is an earlier die state than coins that would be called VAM 42. The clash occurred on a VAM 17 (8TF) die marriage before the reverse die was replaced by the VAM 42 reverse. I've done overlays to show that the obverse clash marks only line up with an 8TF reverse. This means there must be a VAM 17A out there somewhere waiting to be discovered.