1878 7TF VAM-84A Premium over VAM-84?

moosesr

Does the 1878 7TF VAM-84A Premium over VAM-84?

Thanks,
Charlie

blu62vette

According to the Vamview price guide it does. The 84 has no premium and the 84a has a premium in all grades.

blu62vette

Also I dont beleive that PCGS reconizes the 84A.

guitarwes

I've been trying to sell this one for quite some time and no interest. It's quite nice in hand......VAM-84A

Shameless plug also I guess......

blu62vette

I think I have an extra anacs one...... I have a pcgs one, shows the E but labeled 84.

moosesr

So we really don't know how the population of the VAM-84A compares to the VAM-84?

blu62vette

In PCGS it is zero since they dont track it.

Coxe

I don't think it warrants a premium over just B1 reverses in any grade and B1 reverse 1878 Morgans (as 7TF) get premiumspretty much only above MS63 or if prooflike.

DennisH

Actual previous sales prices tend to not show any premium for 84A vs. 84.

moosesr

I really am suprised there is no premium. I thought the "E" on the reverse would have made it a very popular VAM.

Coxe

The problems are that it is not uncommon and the E is pretty weak. A coin like 1884 VAM-2A, which is also common but has a strong E gets a modest premium in choice BU and higher. The 1878 VAM-84A OTOH just isn't as startling and has a big strike against it in that it is not a list coin (the 2A is a Hot-50). The collectors who go or the 84A are the clash guys and folks who have to have any half-interesting VAM. For them, they can locate one in any grade for comon money and wouldn't pay a premium.