Help - Difference between 1878-VAM-117 and VAM-141

moosesr · December 5, 2005 8:51AM

I just picked up a 1878 tripled star, but cannot figure out if it is VAM-117 or VAM-141. Can someone give me some help with what to look for in distingishing between these two vams?

Thanks,
Charlie

VamGuy · December 5, 2005 8:57AM

The VAM 141 has a broken top of the o in God on the reverse. (Open o)

The VAM 117 does not.

moosesr · December 5, 2005 9:13AM

My coin has a partially broken O, that is what is confusing me.

RobJoyce1921dVAMguy · December 5, 2005 9:23AM

If it is partially broken, it is broken and considered a 141. 117 is completely closed and is a major tough VAM!

Rob

moosesr · December 5, 2005 12:12PM

I found this coin in the Heritage auction archives, is it a VAM-141? It looks similar to my coin, but mine is only a PCGS MS62?

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Thanks,
Charlie

Coxe · December 5, 2005 12:17PM

Yes, it is a VAM-141. The 117s are worth about double the 141s in AU and above. I like the 141 still. (Have one, but not the 117 yet.)

Help - Difference between 1878-VAM-117 and VAM-141

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