Latest VAM Finds?

cmerlo1

Just got in the mail yesterday- eBay cherrypick- 1888-O VAM-23 ANACS MS-64...the VAM wasn't noted on the holder, so it's at ANACS now for the verification and re-holder. I'll post when it comes back...

--Christian

Coxe

1880-O VAM-16 PCGS 63 -- Hot-50, checkmark 8/7
1884-CC VAM-4 PCGS 65PL -- spiked date

lkrarecoins

1891-O Clashed E in VG....Picked up last week

Coxe

<< <i>1891-O Clashed E in VG....Picked up last week >>



That is the best E clash. It is so strong that I was able to make an FA-2 with the attribution on one. (I seem to recall it was one I got raw from Greg H on eBay.)

lkrarecoins

Actually, looking at the picture, maybe its a F-12....Anyway, you are correct about the intense clashing....Check out this coin from the EBAY photo

Coxe

Yes, the E is the strongest in the VAM book. It would be visibile all the way down to PO-1.....actually lowr maybe. Might be able to attribure it without a date and mint mark.

direwolf1972

Pretty new to this but not a bad week.
Confirmed 1888 O VAM 7A
Still pending confirmation 1921 P VAM 26 Wide Reeding

Coxe

1899 VAM-6A PCGS MS65 (R-6), upgrades my PCGS MS64

Wolf359

<< <i>Pretty new to this but not a bad week.
Confirmed 1888 O VAM 7A
Still pending confirmation 1921 P VAM 26 Wide Reeding >>



You totally suck with that 7A.

Coxe

1885 VAM-1E NGC MS64 (R-6)

bottleguy

I grabbed an 1887-P VAM-13 today, unattributed in a PCGS 64 holder! It's the LDS with the clashes and the die chip on the first "8". Love those MPDs!!



I'm also trying to figure out a different '87-P, doubled reverse legend similar to the VAM-24, but the date is smack-dab normal. I'll post some pics soon....... it's another 64 and doesn't want to photograph well.

Rick

Coxe

<< <i>1880-O VAM-16 PCGS 63 -- Hot-50, checkmark 8/7
1884-CC VAM-4 PCGS 65PL -- spiked date >>



I have to correct myself on these two. They were from Heritage and just came in the mail. The 1884-CC is actually VAM-2, not VAM-4. The 1880-O is not VAM-16, but another checkmark variety.....VAM-55, and possibly one for Leroy as an update revision and a possible VAM-55a subvariety. In any event, I think a VAM-55 in PCGS 63 is a pretty decent grab for common money. Doesn't look like PCGS attributes that Hot-50 VAM, at least not yet.

BIGJAYVEE

Lately i'm on MPD's.Just found 2 1885-0 Vam 17,8 in denticles and 2 1890,8 in denticles.See the listing for 9 in denticles on the 1890,but no 8 in denticles.Maybe Leroy bound after Jan.

coinkid855

Here's some Morgans that I bought today....If you guys new the values of any of these, that would be great =P

Heres the first coin I picked up. It's and 1878P 7TF. I think it's a VAM-84 Line Under 8..Nice PL too...




An 1878S- NGC graded MS64....VAM-31 Tripled Liberty, Doubled Nostril & Eyelid, Sagging Jaw, Engraved Wing Feather..I think.




Here's an 1880O...I think it's a VAM-6 Ear Overdate without Wreath Gouge





Another 1880O..I don't know about this one...It's a micro O....




An 1887P NGC MS64...This appears to be an alligator eye, but which one?





An 1888O VAM-24 High Oval O Tilted Left?




An 1890 with nice DARK toning....Not sure about a VAM....





Finally, an 1891 that I just needed for my set=p



Thanks guys!

-Paul

cmerlo1

1896 VAM-6A AU-58

coindeuce

<< <i>Wow, a 39A in UNC is an amazing find! >>



Just in from across the street. As expected, it went in to a 62 holder!! SHAZZAM!!

Windycity

just got two back from NGC....

1923 S VAM 1C - MS63
1927 D VAM 2 - MS64

Coxe

<< <i>just got two back from NGC....

1923 S VAM 1C - MS63
1927 D VAM 2 - MS64 >>



Perfect grades in which to collect those two IMO. If those are common $ cherries, you are in a nice situation.

Coxe

Nice little haul in the cherries from DLRC and HNAI in the mail today.

1878 VAM-202A NGC 64 -- first one of these I have seen; not sure of the value; very nice rainbow toner
1884-O VAM-29A NGC 64 -- newer VAM I figured would become quite popular in time
1886-O VAM-7 NGC 58 -- Hot-50; will upgrade my PCGS 50 when I cross it
1901-O VAM-13 PCGS 63PL -- a variety I needed for my prooflike variety set; nice for the grade too

Have a number of great cherries to come in from TT this week too.

Boom

1883 O/O NGC 64 that is gorgeous!

Sorry, not good enough with a camera to show the mintmark but I'll keep trying.

bigmansam88

Just got what I believe is an 1889 Vam 28A pitted "DO" and double ear.

Vamworld lists it as an R-7.

Any premium for it?

Coxe

Yes, there is quite a premium on that variety. I only have one of them, an ANACS 58. They are tough and are worth multiples of any of the other Hot-50 1889 doubled ears. They don't come up for sale that often and then not with the right fanfare.

cmerlo1

I just picked these up from ANACS today...I cherried them at the Houston show a couple weeks ago:

TwoSides2aCoin

Thank you fellas for opening up with VAMS. This is a good thread for me as I have no books on them.

Coxe

...oh and my latest ones in the mail (from TT):

1881-S VAM-1B NGC 66* -- very nice rainbow toned obverse and quite rare, probably unimprovable and finest known
1885-O VAM-1B NGC 63 -- a not-so-well-known rarity

BIGJAYVEE

Two nice new Vam finds:1883-O Vam 4 and a cool 1884-O Vam 21A.Both in Brilliant Uncirculated NGC holders.

Boom

Well, let's see if I can get this done. I haven't yet learned how to utilize the super closeup feature (ZOOM) the way you Pros have .... so here goes nuttin'!

Coxe, this is the coin I was referring to. There is also some pretty significant doubling on yhe Os in One and Dollar as well as the Ls etc. I think this VAM stuff is just way cool!

Boom



Best I can do fellas!

Coxe

I don't see it. Could be strike doubling. Could be something new. Wish I could help you out there.

My latest is 1896-O VAM-19 NGC 63.

Coxe

Pleasant surprise. A TT 1884-O NGC 63PL I got because I thought it was a VAM-32, a variety for the date I did have in PL ended up being a VAM-19A, a recent R-5 discovery. It was discovered Dec 2005 by Norm (nesvt on here). I'll have to see what grade the discovery piece was, if it was prooflike or not.

Coxe

Funny things happen when you look over your collection every so often. I was at the bank considering what might make good crossover candidates and ran across an 1894-O. Just an NGC 45 (accurately graded too IMO). I had written a note on the slab to send it to Leroy. Well, I didn't send it because I figured he already noted VAM-6 as having a rotated reverse. However, that is not what my note said, just what I assumed later when putting together a box because the rotation was so obvious.

Fast-forward to adding on new VAMs to look for based on Leroy's update. In there was the VAM-6A with a neat sort of mini donkey tail on the second L of DOLLAR. I recall when I saw it in the update that it was familiar, like a coin I left on a bourse or saw in an auction at one time. Wrong. It was right there under my nose and a discovery I missed out on. No big whoop on the discovery loss but great that I don't have to look at this date below AU for the VAM for the set anymore. Not exactly a latest VAM find, but a recent rediscovery.

options26

Couple finds lately. This is cool, but I need to learn to limit myself with the various VAMs, gets expensive.

As usual all are unattributed:
1887 - VAM 13 NGC 64
1890-O VAM 7A PCGS 63 Rattler, easy 64+
1891-O VAM 1A Raw - VF+ - First one, this coin is cool
1888-O VAM 24 Raw F/VF
1889 VAM ??? Double Ear - Still trying to attribute it ANACS 62 old holder

options26

OK, I probably overpaid ($120) but I bought a PCGS AU53 1897-O Vam 6A. I am a real sucker for broken dies, I feel that these will be the VAMs of the future, IMO. At least the 6A is the key to the series and a tough date to boot. I love the lower crack in the DO. Below is the sellers pic

Coxe

ANACS probably would call it a VAM-6, as they did for me. The eis the demand for a larger break by the left star to get the 6A. I still see it as a 6A and as desirable. These seem to all be huddled in the AU grades too for some reason.

cmerlo1

1900 VAM-11 AU-50

bigmansam88

1889 Vam 19A

What do you think the grade is?

Seller's Pics:

bottleguy

I'm still looking for a nice barwing..... The fields and details look pretty clean (hard to tell with the toning), but those rim dings and nicks make me want to bring it down a notch or two.... I'll say high AU and, if in MS, I'll go 60-61.

Regards,

Rick

Coxe

Can't really grade the bar wing you got from the pics. Nice find though!

My latest ones I can recall finding:

1878 VAM-7 PCGS MS62
1878 VAM-113 AU58
1878-S VAM-29 NGC MS64
1882-O/S VAM-4 XF40
1884 NEW FIND PCGS MS64 -- waiting for Leroy to turn on the green light
1885 VAM-7 MS63
1887 VAM-12A MS64 -- don't know why I bothered picking it up though
1903 VAM-6A PCGS MS63
1921-S VAM-6A NGC MS64

bigmansam88

I'll post some more pictures later, hopefully.

BTW, those aren't rim dings, it's just the way the light reflects the plastic.

Coxe

<< <i>I'll post some more pictures later, hopefully.

BTW, those aren't rim dings, it's just the way the light reflects the plastic. >>



What about at 8:00 on the reverse? That does look like damage. I've seen that slip by graders here and there too.

eyoung429

1921 - S Vam 1L
1921 - S Vam 1Y
1921 - S Vam 1T
1921 - S Vam 1R
1891 - O Vam 1A2
1885 - P Vam 3
1887 - P Vam 3A

all raw but are going in to be graded at the end of the month.....

bigmansam88

<< <i>

<< <i>I'll post some more pictures later, hopefully.

BTW, those aren't rim dings, it's just the way the light reflects the plastic. >>



What about at 8:00 on the reverse? That does look like damage. I've seen that slip by graders here and there too. >>



The coin was too hard to take quick pics of, but when I have some extra time I'll try again.

As for the hit at 8:00 on the reverse, it's not as bad as it looks in the photo.

bottleguy

I got 20 new bulk Morgans in today.... all PCGS 63s. So far I've pulled out this 1886-P, VAM-26, Quadrupled Reverse Legend, R-5:




I also pulled out this 1904-O, Vam 10A, O/O, Die Break Top First S, R-6:




There are a few more in this bunch I have yet to VAM out, and maybe one for Leroy when he comes back.

Well, back to the microscope!!

Rick

Coxe

cool pair!

Wolf359

Brief FUN Show report.

Mike Fey cherrpicked a 14.15 in XF, Crae Morton grabbed an AU53 raw unattributed 1901 Shifted Eagle. Wow!

Coxe

<< <i>Brief FUN Show report.

Mike Fey cherrpicked a 14.15 in XF, Crae Morton grabbed an AU53 raw unattributed 1901 Shifted Eagle. Wow! >>



Awesome.

bigmansam88

Another 1889 Bar Wing Vam 19A.

The breast feathers are a lot stronger in hand.

Grade?

Seller's Pictures:

coinkid855

I picked up this 1904 O VAM 33 A at FUN....according to VAM world it's R6....Is it worth anything?








-Paul

Coxe

The 33A and 28A (even in prooflike for the latter one) are not all that rare as it turned out. 22A is also a bit more common in all grades, but rarely comes up PL, than the original assessment. The 4B was repolished after the clash and is available in that state in DMPL. In the Spring of 2006 a roll of these hit the market, mainly through Heritage online auctions.

My latest find that has arrived in the mail was this one. The seller estimated it as an XF but is a solid AU in hand. VAM-3 O/S too.

coinkid855

Oh well. It's my best clashed Morgan find so far =P


-Paul

lkrarecoins

another Long Nock Vam-27 (Fine - Raw) just arrived in the mail today.....Paid $18.00 bucks for it, shipped


Edited: Changed Long Neck to Long Nock