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Sold the VAM-31 and added the VAM-189.

I felt it would cross but you never know! Only the 4th MS graded VAM-189 with PCGS and just 1 graded higher. Should give a nice boost to my PCGS set. It wasn't a pick so had to pay a small fortune but it's mine!

Awesome, I have a 8TF grading showcase set at PCGS, all different VAMs P01 to MS66 but have been slacking on getting them all sent in for Trueview pictures. This might be the motivation I needed.

Congratulations, fantastic error coins!!

Thank you so much for the reply. There's a VAM-14 NGC PR62 and was shocked to see this variety in a proof holder.

Does anyone have any information about VAM-14 having been struck with proof dies? I have never heard of an 1878 VAM-14 Proof and nothing about VAM-14 being a proof on VW.

Definitely relate, discovered VAMs when just starting to collect bullion/morgans and now 15 years later.. Time flies when you're having fun!

Just stating what happened to me recently. My coin was a crossover that didn't cross and was never encapsulated, yet it sat at encapsulation for a few days before going to QA. I was very excited.. then extremely disappointed. Hope you have a great outcome. 1878 DNC.jpg sorry for muddying up this to...

Just stating what happened to me recently. My coin was a crossover that didn't cross and was never encapsulated, yet it sat at encapsulation for a few days before going to QA. I was very excited.. then extremely disappointed.

Hope you have a great outcome.

I continue to upgrade my 1878 set so have these available. Open to offers as well. 1878 R78 VAM-31 PCGS MS64PL $600 - POP 1 - SOLD for $550 1878 7/8 Strong VAM-41B PCGS MS63 - Gold Shield / Trueview - Colorful rainbow toning - $600 1878 R78 VAM-189 PCGS AU50 $600 1878 R78 VAM-196 PCGS MS65+ - $1500 ...

I noticed that PCGS added a few more varieties to their population reports so decided to send mine in for trueview and attributing. I have asked them to add other 1878 VAMs but they just ignore my requests. Someone seems to have some influence. If anyone knows how to get more 1878 VAMs added please ...

41B seems to be more common. The unlashed 41s I've seen have been PL or nearly PL. Of course both seem scarce in grades over 64.

I've had a crossover go to encapsulation and did not grade..

The PCGS guide value is pretty hilarious. I recently noticed they attributed a VAM-196 so sent in my MS65+ for Trueview pics and attributing.

I don't believe a VAM-196 or 196A has much if any premium over common.

Wow, fantastic

I sold over 100 coins in the HA VAM auction yesterday. I liquidated most of my Top 100, Hot 50, and Hit List sets. The top pop and rare coins ALL sold higher than I expected. The common low grade VAM's almost all sold at or below market. I had a range for the total sales and hit the top of my projec...

Excellent.

I think there's a lot of work to do on the C reverses.

Wanted to reply to my last post since I'm not the best communicator at times. I very much appreciate the work of everyone involved with the registry. Every time I have mentioned an issue it has been quickly addressed.

It's difficult to complete in the registry. There are many tabulation errors and head scratching scores. I keep trying though. :popcorn: Example.. 1878 63DMPL VAM-21 is 520 points, yet an MS65 is only 325 points. An 1878 VAM-3 in 63DMPL is only 260 points, MS65 is also 260 pts. VAM-21 and 3 seem to ...

I was the under bidder.. but didn't need it so let it go.

I did pick up the 1878 R79 NGC AU50 in this auction. It happens to be a VAM-228.4 and the final coin to complete my C reverse set.