1934-D VAM 4 Peace Dollar?? Is this VAM 4??<<---Yes, it is.

Rampage · November 27, 2005 4:22AM

I was wondering if this is VAM 3 or 4. It sort of looks like a mix of the two. Thanks, Richard.

VamGuy · November 27, 2005 4:27AM

That's the VAM 3. It has a larger mint mark which is set high and filled in.

The more valuable VAM 4 has a smaller mint mark which is set lower.

Peaceman · November 27, 2005 12:54PM

A VAM 3 is set lower and completely filled like in this picture. The VAM 4 is set just where you have yours. Due to wear, your date mark looks to have been "worn closed" and is typical of lower AU coins.

VamGuy · November 27, 2005 1:47PM

Richard, upon further investigation, I conclude that your coin is a VAM 5. Micro I D mint mark set high.

A real VAM 4 has the micro I D mint mark set in the normal position, which is much lower.

Done.

Peaceman · November 27, 2005 2:10PM

VAMGUY... delete your posts... strike 2....

A VAM 5 has NO OBVERSE DOUBLING...... ack...

Here's a reference....

Richard.... send it to ANACS and they'll stamp a VAM 4 on it..... if someone wants to bet me $... IM me.... please....

Coxe · November 27, 2005 3:03PM

That is the B2c reverse that is found on the VAM-5. The micro D is positioned high near the top of the ray, as opposed to the position on the VAM-4. Obverse doubling, of you have some is commonly strike (aka machine aka shelf) doubling. However, it looks like the D on your image has the doubling consistent with the III2 obverse. Interesting.

VamGuy · November 28, 2005 12:11AM

I concede.

My reference material, "The Official Guide To The TOP 50 Peace Dollar Varieties" by Dr. David Close, must have the wrong picture for the 1934-D VAM 4.
I'm glad I didn't write that book.

nesvt · November 28, 2005 12:48AM

I'm looking at a VAM 3 in XF on a non-eBay site. What's the current value of this coin?

Coxe · November 28, 2005 1:14AM

<< <i>I'm looking at a VAM 3 in XF on a non-eBay site. What's the current value of this coin? >>

Don't see many in that grade, but I think 25-35 bucks for a problem-free one (hasn't really changed since the Oxman/Close guide) with the strike being the discriminating factor. If the obverse doubling is clear and satisfactory, it might be worth the higher end of that small scale. The premium is in the VAM-4 as you probably know.

nesvt · November 28, 2005 1:41AM

Thanks. The seller is asking $22.99 + S&H, and has it listed as XF/AU. The doubling is VERY obvious.

My kids' Christmas lists are bigger than my wallet this year, and Santa isn't going to buy everything. Here's the link if anyone wants the coin. It's on the last page... item #40073. They take PayPal. Have bought from them before without any problems.

TheRaven · November 28, 2005 1:50AM

this is why I don't think I could collect VAM's.....

3 knowledge people with 3 different answers.....

Wolf359 · November 28, 2005 2:15AM

this is why I don't think I could collect VAM's.....

3 knowledge people with 3 different answers.....

It's always difficult from photos. Not with the coin in hand. Experts disagreeing though....part of every
field. How many experts thought your last 65 should have been 66? Part of the game.

Wolf359 · November 28, 2005 2:26AM

So, the mintmark is too high, like VAM-5. With obverse doubling like VAM-3/4 ?? Are we saying this is
a new obverse/reverse pairing?

Wouldn't that be too coooool.

Rampage · November 28, 2005 8:27PM

Thanks for the responses all.

Rampage · December 7, 2005 10:49PM

I got the coin in hand. It is the micro D mintmark set high. I compared it with my VAM 3 and there is a very distinct difference.

I will try to post better scans tomorrow.

Thank you everyone.

sadysta1 · December 7, 2005 11:33PM

Here's the one I snagged a couple of days ago

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Peaceman · December 8, 2005 2:16AM

sadysta1, A very nice VAM 3 pickup..... Rampage, post a pic when you get her into a holder....

sadysta1 · December 8, 2005 2:22AM

The only this is my mintmark does not seem to be filled

Rampage · December 8, 2005 6:32AM

<< <i>Rampage, post a pic when you get her into a holder....

>>

Will do. It will not be till after the first of the year, though.

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