1899-O Morgan VAM?

blu62vette · October 5, 2007 12:41PM

To start I know nothing about VAMs. I have this Morgan and see some slight doubling on the reverse E and C in AMERICA. Dos this mean anything? Is it even doubling? I am just curious. I assume it is nothing but thought I would check. If it is a VAM can you provide the number?

Thanks for any help.....

options26 · October 5, 2007 12:46PM

I am not an expert and just learning these myself, I am sure someone will chime in. I looked at the known VAMS for the date and this is not one of them to my knowledge, please post a pic of the obverse also when you get the chance.

blu62vette · October 5, 2007 12:52PM

I am here to help,let me know if you would like a close up of any part.

AUandAG · October 5, 2007 1:00PM

Nice doubling...new?

bob,

options26 · October 5, 2007 1:26PM

How about a close up of the right leaves by america, the date and ear. Thanks

blu62vette · October 5, 2007 1:51PM

Ok here are some more. The ear looks funny like there is a total lack of detail. Ok I have no idea what I am talking about......

Actually I have another 1899-o right here and the looks to be less relief on the date also.

Pentimento · October 5, 2007 1:57PM

Those 2 main obverse and reverse pictures are really beautiful shots.

options26 · October 5, 2007 2:05PM

Well, I'm sorry, can't find a thing but a beautiful coin. I'll wait and see what the experts say. Very nice pictures by the way.

Wolf359 · October 5, 2007 2:53PM

Probably some reverse doubling on ERI of AMERICA. Remember, all morgans have a VAM number, but for 1899-O the one to watch for is the Micro O's VAMs-4,5,6,31 & 32.

blu62vette · October 6, 2007 2:24AM

<< <i>Those 2 main obverse and reverse pictures are really beautiful shots. >>

Thanks, I have been working hard on lighting and have finally gotten somewhere.

coinkat · October 6, 2007 2:35AM

terrific photos... not sure about the VAM though

DorkGirl · October 6, 2007 2:44AM

The flat ear is a typical, bad New Orleans strike. The coin is not a Hot 50 or Top 100 VAM or Wolf359 would have seen it right away. So yes, it is a VAM, but no, it is not worth a premium and is not easily identified. The OGH makes it worth more than the VAM does.

messydesk · October 6, 2007 2:52AM

Looks like rather dramatic double strike on the reverse, more than typical machine doubling. Not a diagnostic for a particular VAM, though, since it's not in the die. There are several with a high mintmark like yours. Perhaps VAM 7, but could be others.

Wolf359 · October 6, 2007 3:53AM

<< <i>Looks like rather dramatic double strike on the reverse, more than typical machine doubling. Not a diagnostic for a particular VAM, though, since it's not in the die. There are several with a high mintmark like yours. Perhaps VAM 7, but could be others. >>

Darn it John, I had the same thought, but I didn't think the double strike was conclusive. But if we both had that thought, probably somebody should see the coin in person.

blu62vette · October 6, 2007 4:43AM

I don't know what the high and low mintmark thing is. Can someone explain?

DorkGirl · October 6, 2007 5:05AM

It's the position of the MM in relation to the bow...high is close, low is farther away.

VamWorldHas a lot of good info. Check it out when you have some time.

1899-O Morgan VAM?

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