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Looks like a near (and slightly slanted) date without a severe tilt to the mint mark (ruling out the VAM-10) so the only other option would be the VAM-11 based on descriptions.

Without proper pictures on the webpage it'll be difficult to nail down but I'd say you're most likely right.

Touché 😂. Very valid point on this exact coin. I am working a very similar 1897-P, I haven’t started a thread as I want to do my diligence and exhaust all of my limited knowledge and research abilities before hindering anyone as it seems newer collectors with limited knowledge and experience whom a...

What a great puzzle to solve. I'm on vacation now so not a lot of spare time to help but I will when I can.

One big PITA though: even if you can nail down a possible reverese you can't truly VAM it without nailing down the reverse, too...

Who knows, you could own the ONLY surviving 1897-CC coin...

If it's not a 12A, however, it might be worth a lit'l more...

Welcome (especially because of the interesting 'be gentle' request). You are, indeed, welcome here! The 88-O series is fun and frustrating one. I'm sure you've seen the http://ec2-13-58-222-16.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com/wiki/Attribution_101 general page to help, and you've seen the http://ec2-1...

Question wasn't to me but I'll answer based on my coin: yes to both - stuff at the neck and metal/blod in the upper loop of first 8.

😂😂😂 I am working this VERY coin as I login to ask a question I see this. But, the coin I have, has a near date and a low date. Which to you go with first? Secondly the obverse has III2-6 as well as III2-10. It also has attributes that are on neither. I absolutely love This stuff. Being an investiga...

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Sat May 27, 2023 2:32 pm

Can you tell me what grade this coin was in? It appears to be in a NGC holder?
Thanks

NGC 61

Nice...

The raw one I snagged not long ago is at ANACS being graded but is certainly not going to be anywhere near the 62 you've gotten.

X marks the spot (where the treasure is supposed to be, but ruined the coin instead...)?

Wowzers and congrats.

Was looking for one of these when I stumbled upon what became the VAM-32 DC back in 2014. I'm still looking for a VAM-20...

There are loads of clashed features on some coins, including letter transfer, but, if I understand the progression of simple die wear, the letter transfer seems to fade quickly; as soon as there's no letter transfer it is not a true 45A anymore. Plus, all of this was polished away forming die #3 of ...

Phenomenally rotated clash that varies in the extent of letter transfer let alone other features transferred? Some falling into the $2000+ range in MS-63 if I recall properly but could imagine them being much less if they're bland...?

On a different but related note, just curious, Rick, if the price listed for the 1890-O VAM-1B PCGS/CAC AU55 ( https://www.ebay.com/itm/370601532534?hash=item5649929c76:g:CJsAAOSwU0VeE2XF ) is seriously $499.99? I own the 1B DC that is an ANACS AU58 grade and I can tell you that bought it at about 1...

The late Metalencephalon / Nate started an 85-O die study, and then I picked it up just to finish what he had started. So when I say that I don't recognize it, I mean that I can't match either the obverse or the reverse to any of those currently listed. I would suggest sending it to JB/VSS or JR/AN...

Thanks, weth . I believe someone did a farily detailed study of these in the past but can't recall who. Hoping someone remembers and helps, or at least has additional thoughts. Unsure what happened to the date picture - shows normal on my computer but magically flips after it uploads. Tried it again...

Love the 84CC VAM-2. An unsung hero in my book. Well done.

I love the 97P coins. Simple but full of coolness. The 1B scratches, the 1C break, your 3A, the 5, 6A and 8 all are fab... Most of them are easily spotted (especially the 6A) with good eyes or a low power loupe but look wicked under a microscope. The key to me is figuring out what to look for first ...

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I know the 85-O is riddled with sawdust issues so this might fall into that category. I can't poke any of the coin with a stick as it's in a PCGS holder, but if I could this might be easier to figure out. First, I got this b/c I thought it might be a VAM-28 with the MPD... don't think it is b/c of t...