VAMs - 1885 slanted date, 1892-CC clashed dies
dcarr
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I bought these three Morgan Dollars recently and I'm researching the VAMs. Please post any additional info (or VAM#) here
1880-P
Doubled "0". Visible at lower left inside.
1885-P
Slanted date. VAM-17 is listed as a "slanted date". But it has the "1" closer to the rim than the "5". This coin, however, has the "5" much closer to the rim than the "1":
1892-CC
This appears to be a VAM-10 with a wide "C C" and a misplaced date digit in the denticles centered below the "92". This coin has strong die clashing which caused extra feathers to appear at the left side of the Eagle's neck. Does this constitute a separate VAM, or do all 1892-CC VAM-10s have this ? For extra credit, feel free to grade the 1892-CC
1880-P
Doubled "0". Visible at lower left inside.
1885-P
Slanted date. VAM-17 is listed as a "slanted date". But it has the "1" closer to the rim than the "5". This coin, however, has the "5" much closer to the rim than the "1":
1892-CC
This appears to be a VAM-10 with a wide "C C" and a misplaced date digit in the denticles centered below the "92". This coin has strong die clashing which caused extra feathers to appear at the left side of the Eagle's neck. Does this constitute a separate VAM, or do all 1892-CC VAM-10s have this ? For extra credit, feel free to grade the 1892-CC
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VAM-28
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<< <i>The 1880-P Appears to be VAM-28, tripled 0
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I'm not convinced that the 0 is "tripled". But, yes, that is the right VAM, thanks.
<< <i>Your 92CC is intriguing, and she is without a doubt a V-10. I've never owned one, but find the triple clashed reverse to be pure eye candy; a nicely toned AU, to boot. I expanded your rev pic and think that I see a lump(clashed M?) over the d of God. If you can confirm this, you might consider submitting her to LVA for a new VAM designation. Sorry, I see nothing remarkable in your 1885. >>
Thanks, I looked under my microscope and there is no evidence of a clashed "M".
The 1885 appears to have the most-slanted date I've seen on a Morgan dollar. That alone makes it interesting, even if not a premium variety.