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by davidkclose
Mon May 29, 2023 1:49 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1924P 1CI2 old 1CD2
Replies: 21
Views: 124

Re: 1924P 1CI2 old 1CD2

Thanks to all of you!
by davidkclose
Sat May 27, 2023 6:05 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1924 VAM?
Replies: 3
Views: 95

Re: 1924 VAM?

I don't recall seeing this before. I would need to see the coin before listing it, but it looks good for a new listing from what I see.
by davidkclose
Sat May 27, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Striation lines, are these PMD?
Replies: 32
Views: 428

Re: Striation lines, are these PMD?

While this one is most likely due to planchet filing as mentioned above, these exist in Peace dollars which are in the die. See 1922S VAM 1-S. Keep on looking, there are good coins out there!
by davidkclose
Tue May 23, 2023 1:04 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1923S die break and strike thru
Replies: 1
Views: 70

Re: 1923S die break and strike thru

The raised squiggly area under DOLLAR is a clash mark, and a strong one. Clash marks are common on 1923S, and I have identified about 200 die marriages, of which about 140 are listed. I have a few more on which I am working, which will be added as I am able to thoroughly vet & catalogue them. Keep o...
by davidkclose
Tue May 23, 2023 12:55 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1923-D just Because
Replies: 3
Views: 97

Re: 1923-D just Because

VAM 1P - very nice, & very rare!
by davidkclose
Tue May 16, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1923S VAM 1AG
Replies: 5
Views: 156

1923S VAM 1AG

The 1923S VAM 1AG was listed for twin die clash (DCR) on eagle's shoulder. Every specimen I have seen also has a radial die crack on the left edge of C of PEACE. Has anyone seen this twin DCR without the die crack?
by davidkclose
Mon May 15, 2023 10:47 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1923-D Peace, VAM 2
Replies: 2
Views: 95

Re: 1923-D Peace, VAM 2

This is die #1. FYI, the EDS of this die is the LDS of VAM 1AZ.
by davidkclose
Sun May 14, 2023 10:57 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: New 1923S VAM 1G2
Replies: 2
Views: 109

Re: New 1923S VAM 1G2

As there are no clash marks on the VAM 1G, die polishing was apparently done to polish out the die crack, which is still evident on the coin.
by davidkclose
Sun May 14, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Question VAM 1B1 over VAM 1H
Replies: 4
Views: 139

Re: Question VAM 1B1 over VAM 1H

All stages of VAM 1B reverse have a horizontal die gouge from tip of leaf 5 (going from top left clockwise) into the field. This is a die gouge, not a clash mark.
by davidkclose
Sun May 14, 2023 1:35 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: New 1923S VAM 1G2
Replies: 2
Views: 109

New 1923S VAM 1G2

1923S VAM 1G2 – Obv II 1 – Polished T. Reverse B2a – S tilted right. Same reverse die as VAM 5 Discovery coin NGC 61 4815235-009 Die sequence – VAM 1G > VAM 1G2 > VAM 5. To date, I have seen only a couple of VAM 1G2’s, both with clashed die obv & reverse,. All VAM 5’s I have seen have a clashed die ...
by davidkclose
Sat May 13, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Need Some DarkSide Help on this 23 S Please
Replies: 8
Views: 248

Re: Need Some DarkSide Help on this 23 S Please

Just wanted to bring this near the top, I will list this one assuming I can get adequate photos of displacement across the break.
by davidkclose
Sat May 13, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Dark Side Eye Candy, Thoughts? 1923 S
Replies: 5
Views: 170

Re: Dark Side Eye Candy, Thoughts? 1923 S

Just wanted to bring this near the top, I am starting to more thoroughly look at 1923S.
by davidkclose
Sat May 13, 2023 1:58 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Obscure third party grading question
Replies: 22
Views: 466

Re: Obscure third party grading question

Not likely that the grade is correct, but "on occasion even a blind squirrel finds an acorn". Hence, buy the coin & not the holder.
by davidkclose
Sun May 07, 2023 1:58 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Peace 1923 D VAM 1X2, There's More!
Replies: 3
Views: 121

Re: Peace 1923 D VAM 1X2, There's More!

Keep on looking, there are still good coins out there!
I like 1923D as most of the listed VAMs are due to die breaks, making attribution fairly straightforward.
by davidkclose
Sat May 06, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Updated Peace clashing with letter transfer info?
Replies: 5
Views: 174

Re: Updated Peace clashing with letter transfer info?

Add to the list - 1924 VAM 8B E on reverse behind eagle's neck & shoulder, similar to VAMs 1D & 1BB. 1926S VAM 1AF with partial E on obverse (from ONE) left of and slightly above Liberty's forehead. I see a partial E in on 1923S VAM 3B (same position as 1926S VAM 1AF), but Leroy didn't agree. Photo ...
by davidkclose
Thu May 04, 2023 11:07 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: My latest from ANACS
Replies: 8
Views: 286

Re: My latest from ANACS

Very nice! Good job!
by davidkclose
Sat Apr 29, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: New Peace VAM listing - 1922 VAM 2FN
Replies: 12
Views: 225

New Peace VAM listing - 1922 VAM 2FN

1922 VAM 2FN – Obv II 1 – Die gouge below neck, die chip T, die break neck. Short horizontal die gouge below neck left of designer’s initial, die chip T of LIBERTY in lower corner between upright & crossbar. Semicircular die crack from D in GOD thru neck upward into right flowing hair, with slight d...
by davidkclose
Sat Apr 29, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Dark Side Eye Candy, Thoughts? 1923 S
Replies: 5
Views: 170

Re: Dark Side Eye Candy, Thoughts? 1923 S

Nice LDS reverse. I will need to look at my 1923S coins & files to see if it is already listed.
by davidkclose
Sat Apr 29, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: New Peace VAM listing - 1923S VAM 1FN
Replies: 10
Views: 217

New Peace VAM listing - 1923S VAM 1FN

1923S VAM 1FN – Obv II 1 – Obverse file lines RT, with die gouge from overpolishing right of R above hair bun. Reverse B2a – no meaningful die markers Credit to JFaust Discovery coin PCGS 63 26230147 Note that the photos are not in order - the bottom photo shows the die gouge for which I listed the ...
by davidkclose
Thu Apr 27, 2023 12:39 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Peace dollar VAM 4?
Replies: 3
Views: 137

Re: Peace dollar VAM 4?

Not a VAM 4. I see minor doubling in the middle prong of the designer's initial, not on the digits of the date, WE or TR. To my knowledge, it is not listed, and from what I see, it is too minor to list.
Hope this is helpful.
David