1891-O Morgan dollar ?VAM-1A

Nap

This is a silver dollar I've had since I was a kid. My grandmother pulled it from circulation and kept it when she worked for a bank.





I'm still learning to take pics, so sorry in advance.

I don't know Morgans well. Can anyone tell me if this is VAM-1A or one of its subtypes.

I am sure I dipped this coin as a kid, was foolish then, but it's had some years to retone. Should I get it certified? Does it have any value? Although I probably wouldn't sell it as it has some personal meaning to me..

BustHalfBrian

Yup, you've got it And the reverse die crack means it's a pretty late die state.

Congrats! Looks AU53-ish to me, but is that damage below the eagle's left wing at inner-left field?

TireKicker

Nice coin, I wish I could take pictures half as well!!

lostincoins

Nice coin and very good back story.

coindeuce

You actually have VAM 1A2, as evidenced by the noticeable bulge in the left reverse field which is bisected by a major die crack. This particular stage of the clashed E variety is ranked as Rarity 7 by Leroy Van Allen. This is the terminal stage of the dies, so few examples have been seen.

morbidsteve

Beautiful coins, I absolutely love the clashing!

DennisH

I'm more inclined to call it XF45, and I love its originality and late die state that, as coindeuce has said, is pretty scarce.

Nap

Thanks for the info.

I didn't realize it was so rare. I collect bust halves, so I appreciate the clashing. Although I didn't even realize I had this until I was playing with my camera and noticed the odd look of the reverse. Morgans are neat but I never seriously collected them.

I appreciate the compliments on the coin's appearance but I am inclined to say it is probably not original. I distinctly remember dipping several of my grandmothers silver dollars in silver polish about 25 years ago. I still regret that, although we were not talking huge value coins. That being said, time is a healer. Although it's also possible this coin was spared the dipping pot, as I have a few others that are quite dirty.

BustHalfBrian

<< <i>You actually have VAM 1A2, as evidenced by the noticeable bulge in the left reverse field which is bisected by a major die crack. This particular stage of the clashed E variety is ranked as Rarity 7 by Leroy Van Allen. This is the terminal stage of the dies, so few examples have been seen. >>



So that's what that is...

I was on the right track with the whole LDS thing, but I'd have never thought that was die damage! Very cool!

DorkGirl

Type2

Nice good eye.

coinkat

Nice coin - I do think the reverse rim nick above the O of OF is a negative. I like the look- these are flat strikes and even with the rim issue, I would call this a AU50- on the low end.

Wolf359

Nice coin.

I've always thought PCGS should add this VAM to the Morgan Dollars with Varieties set. It's the best example of an E Clash.

messydesk

VAM 1A3, actually, but it is the terminal die state. Usually found in VF or lower, this is quite a nice specimen.

LanceNewmanOCC

<< <i>VAM 1A3, actually, but it is the terminal die state. Usually found in VF or lower, this is quite a nice specimen. >>


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CMCART

Wow perfect E Reverse top 100

I think to buy one like this VAM-1A E 1891-O

How much cost one like this XF-45 Or AU-50 ? Thanks

Stuart

Very cool coin!! -- Thanks for sharing.