Too early for Guess the Grade and/or Guess the VAM? - 1921-D

nesvt

Guess the grade and/or guess the VAM. It's a 1921-D slabbed by ANACS over a year ago (older holder).

The large images are scans and every flaw is emphasized. The vertical lines on Liberty's face are barely visible in-hand.
I tried to take a photo to show the luster, but as you can see, my skills are somewhat lacking.

eyoung429

Looks to be an EDS of VAM 1Q say, MS63ish

Coxe

MS63 and either VAM-1Q EDS or that reverse (EDS) paired with a different obverse.

nesvt

Interesting... I need to research the reverse dies.

No. ANACS did not give it an MS63.
No. It's not a 1Q in any die state. The reverse cracks are different than the 1Q.

DickyBetz

63/64

nesvt

ANACS graded it MS64.

Any more VAM guesses? It's not in Rob's book, but has been around long enough to be documented at Ashmore and in the VAM updates.

Coxe

VAM-16?

nesvt

<< <i>VAM-16? >>



Nope. If this is getting annoying, say the word and I'll post the attribution!

1921obsession

Looks like the VAM-1BN break over the T.

nesvt

<< <i>Looks like the VAM-1BN break over the T. >>

Coxe

Cool. I hadn't had time to get the update out and see what it might be. Good coin and another to remember.

1921obsession

An acquisition, or was it your discovery?

nesvt

<< <i>An acquisition, or was it your discovery? >>



My discovery from last year. It's not easy finding a 21-D that hasn't gone by Rob.

Coxe

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<< <i>An acquisition, or was it your discovery? >>



My discovery from last year. It's not easy finding a 21-D that hasn't gone by Rob. >>



They come around every so often but getting Leroy to designate them as new VAMs is like pulling teeth from a mountain lion.