Possible 1889 Oval O VAM 2 in MS63 ????

Yale68

I recall Jeff Oxman claiming in an SSDC speech about 2 years ago that the 1889 Oval O dollar was a true rarity in mintstate condition, and he predicted that it would surpass the 1902 micro O in value someday (at that time 1902 micro O's in VF were selling for over 3K). I guess the highest grade Oval O known today is a single MS64, and I recall that Jack Lee cherrypicked it, and claimed in a recent post that his biggest regret is having sold it (for a mere $650, I think). Here is the reverse of an unattributed ANACS MS63 1889-O that was in an auction last night - - sure looks like an Oval O to me - - what do you think??

Coxe

VERY NICE! That is a major keeper. Think it would cross to PCGS at 63?

Oh....and YOU SUCK! Jack did too.

DennisH

I agree on all counts...

-- Looks very much like an oval, and YOU SUCK!

Wolf359

Well, let us know if you scored!

Here is the one I found. Which of you bid me up? I've always wondered about that. It wasn't Jeff Oxman.

I believe the sale is listed in VAM View. It was for $2500 and probably vastly underpriced..

DennisH

Wasn't me... and the sale isn't listed in VAMview because the coin wasn't sold as a VAM.