Latest VAM Finds?

Coxe

From the annual San Diego show. Didn't find a single slabbed Morgan I wanted. Everything I picked up was raw. One I chose was an 1888-O VAM-7A. I messed up and put the wrong 1888-O into my stack. Went back to that table a couple hours later and it was gone. Best find was the O over horizontal O, followed by the 1880-O VAM-4. However, the 1901 VAM-3 was my favorite pickup. This variety had eluded me for years. First one I found. The problem in the old days was that I was only looking at prooflikes and never circs.

1878 VAM-132 VG10
1878-S VAM-33 MS64 (PL rev)
1879-O VAM-4 MS63 T100 "O/horiz O"
1879-O VAM-24 MS64(maybe a new daughter variety
1880-O VAM-4 MS64 T100 "80/79" (textile toned obv)
1882-O/S VAM-3 EDS AU55 T100
1882-O/S VAM-5 EDS AU53 T100 (gold plated though)
1884-CC VAM-7A MS63 (used to hoard these)
1888-O not sure yet
1900-O/CC VAM-9 VG T100 (cleaned and scratched)
1901 VAM-3 F12 T100 "Shifted Eagle" !!!FINALLY!!! -- took years for me to find one of these!
1921 VAM-3E MS64 H50 "Pitted Rev"
1921 VAM-25A MS63/64 T100
1921 new discovery MS63/64, a new "dot" variety
1921-D VAM-1AE VF30 (ex jewelry damage)
1921-D VAM-6A XF40 "Strectched 3rd Left Star"

BIGJAYVEE

Local show finds today.
1887-P Vam 3A Misty LDS,Double clashed T's NGC MS64
1904-O Vam 2A MS
1904-O Just a cool rotated reverse NGC MS 63

Peaceman

Another post I have....

1922 VAM 5B IN MS
1921 VAM 3T IN MS (MORGAN)

eyoung429

This will be delivered on Tuesday....

Coxe

Forgot two other raw ones: 1878-CC VAM-11 MS63DMPL T100 and 1884 VAM-5 MS63PL H50.

Top50SetBuilder

colorado show from summer seminar:
1891 VAM 2A LDS - VF $21
1921 Morgan Rim Clip BU - $30
1922 VAM 7A with misaligned obverse dies AU - $22
1921 Peace out of a junk box VF - $18
1921 D VAM 1AA2 BU - $25

Ebay:
1891 O VAM 3A1 LDS - $20.50 in VF details

1888 O VAM 2 Die 2 AU - $30

Also got two revisions from a leroy package
I will have pictures soon!

nesvt

Picked up some 1921-P Morgans...
3T die break wing tip
3V die break ST
16 die gouge olive branch
25A IR
27A IR
28 IR
39A dot on wing, die break star

BIGJAYVEE

1921 Peace Dollar, Vam 1F,Matte Proof Die.I guess you could call it a Latest Vam Find,though I've had it for years
but just found out yesterday what it was.

Buddyboy

I picked up two VAMs today (Sunday) at our monthly coin show: cherried both, an XF-45 1878 VAM-141 for $32 and an MS-62 VAM-144A for $60. I had never heard of this VAM-144A before. It's an R-5 sub-variety with clashed letters. On my example both the I and n can be seen. I like it.
Bud

messydesk

I found an 1878 VAM 169 in EF at the ANA show on Saturday.

Coxe

<< <i>I found an 1878 VAM 169 in EF at the ANA show on Saturday. >>



Probably didn't pay much for it too I bet. Nice Hot-50 grab!

direwolf1972

Rarely drop in with a report. But had a week with a lot going on.

1923 P Marked Double Die Reverse on ANACS MS65 holder. Havent seen it in hand yet to confirm its absolutely VAM-3, but I wouldn't bet against the holder. Picked it up for less than common MS65 price.

1921 S VAM-6A AUish not that special but I'll take em all day long at 19 bucks.

1923 P VAM-1V in a PCGS MS63 holder.

1880 O VAM-48 Hangnail Looks stunning in hand but my photos on VAMworld board seem to bring out every little flaw.

1921 S thornhead. Cant tell what die state and hasnt arrived yet but I have little doubt from sellers photo. Picked this one up for price of a common 1921 S Morgan so if my eyes turn out to be seeing things again no worries.

Coxe

1880 VAM-8 NGC 50
1888-O VAM-1B MDS PCGS 64
1903-O VAM-16A NGC 63

BIGJAYVEE

Nice going John,Especially the 1903-O Vam 16A.I think you and i are the only ones that have one of these.

Coxe

<< <i>Nice going John,Especially the 1903-O Vam 16A.I think you and i are the only ones that have one of these. >>



Did you discover the 16A? I had been desperately looking for an 03-O that was remotely interesting for years. When I saw the 16A in Leroy's update, I knew I had to track one down.

BIGJAYVEE

Yes,and i'm with you,very interesting Vam.Discovery coin PCGS MS62.I've been looking for another one for quite some time.Glad you got one.

erroid

Baltimore find, one of only a few; 1880S Hit List 40 VAM-12, a nice PL.

erroid

Here's another goodie, I'd like to share; 1880 V-32A (NGC MS65).

moosesr

Got this off ebay a few days ago. It has really good luster and looks like a MS63 to me!

cmerlo1

1921-D VAM-1'O'- EF (my SECOND one!- the first was graded MS-62 by ANACS)
1900-O/CC VAM-8- EF

Coxe

moosesr -- That 1B is a tough coin, particularly in UNC. Looks like a really nice one too!

erroid

"Picked" this beauty on the Bay, came in yesterday.

direwolf1972

Weekends scores worth mentioning.

1887 Donkey Tail F-VF. Has a nice circ. cameo look to it.
1888 O VAM-7A VF-XF

Another possible nice pickup this weekend but will wait till I can check it in hand to name.

Coxe

Where are people finding these donkey tails! I have been doing this thing for a VERY long time and have never cherried one. I finally broke down and bought an attributed AU recently. (Would have gotten another attributed one in a Superior sale several years back but they FUBAR'ed the absentee bids and it went to a pal on the floor for peanuts.)

coindeuce

Just arrived;
1878 8TF VAM 18 PCGS-65 CAC
1878 8TF VAM 22 PCGS-64

Coxe

Congrats, man. Any 8TF in PCGS 65 is a reason to celebrate. JA's stamp of approval makes it a little better too.

BIGJAYVEE

This weekend's finds:
1888-O Vam 1D,Pitted Obverse,NGC MS 64
1879-O Vam 39A,PCGS MS 64

cmerlo1

<< <i>Where are people finding these donkey tails! I have been doing this thing for a VERY long time and have never cherried one. I finally broke down and bought an attributed AU recently. (Would have gotten another attributed one in a Superior sale several years back but they FUBAR'ed the absentee bids and it went to a pal on the floor for peanuts.) >>



I was wondering the same thing. My friend James has cherried two of them this year, both AU's.

He's particularly lucky, too. He just cherried his third 1878-S long nock- his second one this month!

Coxe

<< <i>1888-O Vam 1D,Pitted Obverse,NGC MS 64 >>



That's a tough one that most people probably don't know about. I picked up one in NGC 64PL a few years back. THis is not a variety one would expect in PL. How are your surfaces? Do they look PL-ish? Cool sleeper anyway.

BIGJAYVEE

Does'nt look PL to me,but a beautiful looking coin none the less.

VAMSKY

Any Vammers know what one would expect to pay for an 1878 7/8TF, VAM 41C "Bearded Lady" in say MS 64 PL? It was actually closer to 65 but the seller called it 64.

Coxe

1878-S VAM-36 (Dragon Scales) PCGS 64 OGH for pretty much common money tonight on Heritage.

lkrarecoins

ok, im back from vacation and picked these over the last couple of weeks:

1889 Barwing MS66 NNC (prolly an MS63, in real life)
1888-O Hot lips, 1-VF Raw, 1-VF Raw Cleaned
1921-S Thornhead AU/BU Raw Stage 1B5

nesvt

Some raw pickups and my guess at the grades...

1878-P 8TF VAM 9 (XF)
1878-P 8TF VAM 14.5 (XF)
1878-P 8TF VAM 23 (MS62)
1924-P 8A (AU/MS)

options26

Been watching but haven't posted in a while. Great finds everyone.

Recently got

NGC MS64 1888-O 1A
1921-D 1A2 x 2
1921-D 5A

ProofCollection

Just got notification tonight, on it's way back from PCGS:

Just submitted for attribution, grade was already established.

Line # Item # Cert # PCGS No. CoinDate Denomination Variety Country Grade
1 1 12214733 134034 1878 7/8TF $1 Strong US MS62 VAM 37
2 1 11274002 133773 1926 $1 US MS64 VAM 2

Newcomp103

Another 1921-D to add to my stash....I love this date! (This one is a Vam-1G for those of you who aren't familiar with it.) Thanks! Shawn








Vam 1G on Vamworld!

eyoung429

Very nice LDS 1G !!!

cmerlo1

1888-O VAM-2 Die 1 AU-53-55

Oney

Today I bought a 1878-S VAM 17A from the local B&M. Very unique looking VAM.

coindeuce

Not mine, but I do know someone that just paid $500 for a raw MS-63 '78-8TF VAM 22 at fleaBay.
And someone else just paid $128.50 for a raw AU '78-8TF VAM 10.
And yes, they were unattributed, but they sure as he!! weren't cherried.
I could use a few fleaBay customers like this.

Coxe

1881-O VAM-1D "Flaky Eye" ANACS XF45 for $50 bid ($63 total) on Teletrade. Looks crossable and might go AU50.

options26

<< <i>1881-O VAM-1D "Flaky Eye" ANACS XF45 for $50 bid ($63 total) on Teletrade. Looks crossable and might go AU50. >>



What are doing dwelling in our little world of circulated vams?

Wolf359

<< <i>1881-O VAM-1D "Flaky Eye" ANACS XF45 for $50 bid ($63 total) on Teletrade. Looks crossable and might go AU50. >>



Yup. You beat my max entered yesterday. Nice win!

Peaceman

First Sept. post....

BIGJAYVEE

Count on you for good one and it is Peaceman



Only one to report for me this week:
A nice 1902-O,MS65,Vam 51A

Coxe

I'll add some to keep this rolling...

1878-S VAM-5 PCGS MS65
1878-S VAM-47 die 1 PCGS MS64 (not rare though)
1878-S VAM-49 AU53
1884-O PCGS MS62 -- new find
1901 NGC XF45 -- new find apparently (thought was VAM-15 originally)

Top50SetBuilder

Local B&M:
1888 O VAM 12 - BU $25
1891 O VAM 3A1 - AU Details $18
1923 VAM 1O - BU $18

TwoSides2aCoin

499

IGWT

500!