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Is this really a Morgan 1888-O Vam 15 Hot 50???????......Updated with PCGS holder pic
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Picked this up on Ebay for very little money. My research thinks that an MS 1880-O Vam 15 is very scarce. I believe that low-mid grade examples go for a few hundred but not sure about any in mint state. Do I have the real deal? Seems like with a dip, this would be a very clean example. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
For what it is worth, the PCI old 10 digit holder thinks so...........
For what it is worth, the PCI old 10 digit holder thinks so...........
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Maybe it's the pic, dunno.
EDIT:
I see it in the A of AMERICA and the RIC I believe.
Appears to be the real deal, others will chime in for sure.
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thats worth a lot of
bob
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<< <i>Holy Crap!™ Sure looks like VAM 15 to me. Current population in the SSDC registry is 1 MS62, 1 AU58, and a small handful of lower grades. At the time the Hot 50 book was written, no uncirculated specimens were known. The VAMView retail price guide lists MS60 at $2000. Get this in our host's holder post haste! >>
Let's be careful here. The PCI green holders were re-issued recently by the new owner and the coin quality was over-graded hyped crap. As far as I know there's no way to tell if this was a recent issue or not. I do agree with
crossing it, but don't assume it will go MS60.
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Nice Hot 50 Vam score
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<< <i>Holy Crap!™ Sure looks like VAM 15 to me. Current population in the SSDC registry is 1 MS62, 1 AU58, and a small handful of lower grades. At the time the Hot 50 book was written, no uncirculated specimens were known. The VAMView retail price guide lists MS60 at $2000. Get this in our host's holder post haste! >>
Let's be careful here. The PCI green holders were re-issued recently by the new owner and the coin quality was over-graded hyped crap. As far as I know there's no way to tell if this was a recent issue or not. I do agree with
crossing it, but don't assume it will go MS60. >>
Fair enough. Caution is always good.
It's an old 10 digit holder. I collect them and know the font used as well. I have zero doubt it is an old holder with age too. Probably around 1990. As far as VAMs go, I am a total rookie though and don't have that knowledge I am extremely excited at the possibility that this is the real deal and in mint state. I look forward to getting more info!
it would be nice to have a little discussion re the mm for the vam 15 and for the coin in question.
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looks like it should hold up 61/62
i'm pullin' for ya!
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i'd still prefer to see a nice close-up of that MM from the coin in the OP
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i'd still prefer to see a nice close-up of that MM from the coin in the OP
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No problem. Hope this helps:
<< <i>i'd still prefer to see a nice close-up of that MM from the coin in the OP - No problem. Hope this helps: >>
it does TY! and congraaatttzzzz
well done!
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And it can be considered sold at the moment pending payment.
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Erik
tyvm for the update
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<< <i>Pop top and already sold? Yeah, You Suck!™ Congrats! >>
Thanks! I will take some pics in it's new holder and post them before I ship it out.
wish you woulda GTG with us... I was in at MS61... was glad to see the MS62.
Said you were shipping it out.... how can you do that without my address?????
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You wouldn't believe how long it took to get him to sit still for this.
<< <i>I've been out of the loop for a couple years (had a baby). Just getting back into the swing of all things VAM and saw your post. That is a very nice find. WTG >>
Thank you! I had a baby too in June (well my wife did)
This coin certainly was the highlight for 2012 for me!
<< <i>Picked this up on Ebay for very little money. My research thinks that an MS 1880-O Vam 15 is very scarce. I believe that low-mid grade examples go for a few hundred but not sure about any in mint state. Do I have the real deal? Seems like with a dip, this would be a very clean example. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
For what it is worth, the PCI old 10 digit holder thinks so...........
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i think i see something in the r i c a in america. im not exactly sure thou
<< <i>i think i see something in the r i c a in america. im not exactly sure thou >>
as doubling goes, it is pretty strong and for sure naked eye strong.
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Nice Pick!
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