VAM Number on Inserts

djm · December 10, 2012 10:30AM

I submitted a 1880/9 S Morgan Silver dollar under the number for the overdate coin. Is there any benefit to getting VAM-11 put on the label? Thanks in advance

coindeuce · December 10, 2012 10:55AM

The variety does not carry a remarkable premium to VAM set collectors. However it is important to know that since this variety is listed by the Redbook (sans VAM number), and as such is recognized by PCGS as part of the standard set of Morgan Dollars, it isn't necessary to pay extra for the Variety attribution service to have the overdate feature noted on the insert.

Buzzybest · December 10, 2012 11:46AM

To a top 100 VAM collector,it makes a difference!

coindeuce · December 10, 2012 11:52AM

<< <i>To a top 100 VAM collector,it makes a difference! >>

Huh? Unless competing in the PCGS Registry, the VAM number is worth very little extra and an unecessary expense on the holder. The RedBook designation is quite clear in its connotation of 1880/9-S.

Nickcap · December 10, 2012 12:07PM

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<< <i>To a top 100 VAM collector,it makes a difference! >>

Huh? Unless competing in the PCGS Registry, the VAM number is worth very little extra and an unecessary expense on the holder. The RedBook designation is quite clear in its connotation of 1880/9-S. >>

Here is the issue on VAM on the red book recognized slabs.

Example 1882-O/S has 3 major VAM numbers.

For your year and mint, there are 6 Varieties.

Unless your coin is a Top Pop type coin, selling it will be easier with the proper VAM number listed.

Buzzybest · December 10, 2012 12:09PM

I agree!

johnny9434 · December 11, 2012 3:07AM

<< <i>To a top 100 VAM collector,it makes a difference! >>

and it takes the guess work out if you dont have a book or cant remember at that point

VAM Number on Inserts

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