1922-D PEACE DOLLAR

dixieroadie · May 28, 2009 6:53PM

MY GRANDFATHER LEFT ME A 1922-D PEACE DOLLAR AND I AM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT IF AND WHAT TYPE OF VAM ,THIS COIN LOOKS LIKE A PROOF COIN LOOKS BRAND NEW,MY GRANDFATHER KEPT IT WRAPPED IN PAPER FROM 1922 UNTIL HIS DEATH IN 1979. I HAVE NO CLUE AS TO THE VALUE ANY HELP I CAN GET WOULD BE GREAT ,THANKS

ibzman350 · May 28, 2009 8:05PM

Sorry can't help with the VAM

Herb

Steve27 · May 28, 2009 8:57PM

Here's a good place to look Link to VAMworld

InternetJunky · May 28, 2009 11:31PM

dixieroadie · May 29, 2009 12:21AM

I HAVE LOOKED ON THE VAM PAGES AND I CAN NOT FIGURE OUT IF IT IS OR IS NOT ONE I WAS HOPING SOMEONE HERE WOULD BE ABLE TO TELL ME BUT THANKS ANYWAY

garsmith · May 29, 2009 12:25AM

I'm getting ready for work now - I can take a look at it later.

Add an image of the reverse too if you can.

dixieroadie · May 29, 2009 12:28AM

HERE IS A PICTURE OF THE BACK THANKS

19Lyds · May 29, 2009 12:35AM

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Raybob15239 · May 29, 2009 1:22AM

May I suggest the following:

Go to VAMWorld and join (you need to join to post to the discussion forum). Then post the picture on the discussion board. They have several Peace Dollar VAM enthusiats who could probably help you. You'll need some close up pics of the die breaks, date, other parts of coin, but they will help out.

ProofArtworkonCircs · May 29, 2009 1:22AM

<<MY GRANDFATHER KEPT IT WRAPPED IN PAPER FROM 1922 UNTIL HIS DEATH IN 1979. >>

What kind of paper did he used? I have seen other coins wrapped in tissue paper as black as pitch. 60 years ago they used to say to use kraft paper. That might have been an improvement, but it never worked that well for me.

dixieroadie · May 29, 2009 1:32AM

IT LOOKED LIKE BUTCHER PAPER TO BE HONEST,HE LOVED HIS COINS AND TOOK THE GREATEST CARE OF THEM.I HAVE SHOWED THEM AROUND AND I AM ALWAYS BEING TOLD IT HAS BEEN CLEANED AND I SWEAR THIS IS HOW I GOT IT.HIS TWO FAVORITE COINS THAT HE CARRIED EVERYDAY WAS A $20.00 GOLD EAGLE IT WAS THE COOLEST COIN I HAD EVER HELD AND WHEN HE DIED IT CAME UP MISSING.

dixieroadie · May 29, 2009 1:35AM

I WISH THE PICTURES WOULD LET YA ALL BE ABLE TO TELL ME EVERYTHING ABOUT IT,LIKE IS IT A MATTE HIGH RELIEF LOW,THE COLLECTORS I SHOWED IT TO ALL WANT TO BUY IT BUT DON`T WANT TO TELL ME ANYTHING WHEN I REFUSE TO SELL IT.THATS WHY I AM HERE HOPING TO GET TO THE TRUTH OF THE COIN. IT REALLY LOOKS LIKE A NEW COIN AND UNDER A 15X LOOP YOU CAN SEE LIGHT SCRATHES,I HAVE A SOFT CLOTH AND WEAR GLOVES WHEN I DO HANDLE IT.

Raybob15239 · May 29, 2009 2:03AM

If you don't mind spending a few bucks, you can always submit it to Variety Slabbing Service. Its owned and operated by a board member, messydesk. You can PM him and get the details how to submit. John does a great service. He attributes the VAM and then encapsulates the coin in a small slab with an insert that identifies the VAM, and describes it, including a picture of the main attribute.

Here's his site: Variety Slabbing Service

ProofArtworkonCircs · May 29, 2009 2:10AM

I can see it is from the second low relief hubs - both obverse and reverse - the most common one.
I believe all the low relief proof strikes came from the first low relief hub.

dixieroadie · May 29, 2009 2:15AM

OK I am still lost it is a low relief is it a proof,which I doubt? I may have to bite the bullet and pay to have it graded I just hate to waste the money if it is not,I would not mind it so much if I had a better idea and I think you all are leading me in the right direction,thanks

Robb · May 29, 2009 2:16AM

<< <i>May I suggest the following:

Go to VAMWorld and join (you need to join to post to the discussion forum). Then post the picture on the discussion board. They have several Peace Dollar VAM enthusiats who could probably help you. You'll need some close up pics of the die breaks, date, other parts of coin, but they will help out. >>

Follow this advice.

Follow this advice.

Follow this advice.

Save your money for the time being.

ProofArtworkonCircs · May 29, 2009 2:31AM

It is not a proof. It is from the wrong hubs and the wrong mint.

dixieroadie · May 29, 2009 3:04AM

FIGURED THAT,IS IT WORTH SENDING IT IN TO GET GRADED?

wikyva · May 29, 2009 3:08AM

I collect peace dollars .... based on the images provided, I would say that it is not worth having graded. I would place it in a cointain or similiar type holder so that has some protection from fingerprints and other possibly damaging things. Coins like this are great because of its provenance. It is important to you because it was owned by your grandfather. In many ways, that probably makes the coin priceless to you. Enjoy the hobby!

P.S.

pmac · May 29, 2009 3:27AM

Are those die cracks between the L & I and E & R? Also, I see a blur where the mint mark is. Is it a 'D' or 'S' or a blur?

telephoto1 · May 29, 2009 3:43AM

Based on the pics it appears that Granddad cleaned it before he wrapped it up. Looks like a common business strike 22-D with a couple die cracks that has been lightly cleaned or polished. It's not a rarity and certainly cannot a proof as it is a Denver issue. I see no reason to encourage the OP to waste time and money sending it to a TPG. Value...$15-$20 tops.

dixieroadie · May 29, 2009 8:01AM

THEY ARE VERY FINE CRACK LINES EXCEPT FOR THE ONE FROM R DOWN TO THE BUN IT IS BIGGER IT SEEMS, AND IT HAS A SMALL D THAT IS LOW AND KINDA TILTED

dixieroadie · May 29, 2009 8:07AM

IT GOES FROM THE 1 INTO LI AND ABOUT 5 INTO THE TALLEST SPIKES ANOTHER FROM THE E INTO THE RIM DOWN INTO THE R AND DOWN INTO THE HAIR BUN THEN FROM THE Y DOWN TO THROUGH THE FLOWING HAIR THEN DOWN INTO TRVST AND ACROSS HER THROAT STOPPING ABOVE THE 1

ProofArtworkonCircs · May 29, 2009 11:19AM

Oh, by the way, Dixie. Welcome to the forum.

stinkinlincoln · May 29, 2009 11:26AM

Dixie,
Welcome! Even if its a $1.00 Peace worth, $1.00, its still cool.

One thing, if I may... You might try pressing your Caps Lock button on your key board. In message board land here on the internets, its considered yelling or making a point.

Again, Welcome.

dixieroadie · May 29, 2009 12:07PM

Thanks,not used to the typing.

SirAnthonyAC · May 29, 2009 12:09PM

Hi and welcome!

Did you scan the Peace Dollar or take a photo? Scanners can make silver coins appear dull and lifeless, even though in hand they show lots of luster.

AUandAG · May 29, 2009 12:18PM

Welcome and glad you are asking for advice. You get it free right here!

bob

dixieroadie · May 29, 2009 12:29PM

yes I did scan them but I agree the real live sight of the coin is the best,I set my scanner to color photo but this coin is bright silver.I love the peace dollars they feel good when you hold them.I am starting to see items that may be in the coin or my eyes messing with me,I think I will go ahead and have it graded,may be a waste of money but I will know yes or no,but I sure love the thrill of the hunt hoping to find that one rare coin,and it sure would be nice to have as much info as possible and having fun doing it. thanks again

dixieroadie · May 30, 2009 3:26AM

Here is a picture I took with my digital camera,maybe it will show ya what you need to see.

Raybob15239 · May 30, 2009 2:48PM

Dixie:

Before you send it to a TPG, you should check out VAMWorld. Join the Wiki (its required to post on the discussion board) and post your query and pictures there. They have some really good VAM attributors and they will help you!

1922-D PEACE DOLLAR

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