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Not being on a popular collecting "list" seriously raises the "who cares?" question for VAM 1J. And the huge run-up in higher Mint State 1921-D prices since covid (MS64s used to be $100, now they're often over $400) makes premiums a guessing game for just about any 1921-D VAM. Plus, from what I hav...

Good evening! I am looking for help on assigning a reasonable value for a 1921-D VAM-1J LDS in NGC MS65. I see an MS63 on eBay for sale and presumably no interest at $1000. Would an MS65 be worth much more? Is this coin really as rare as stated and just suffering lack of recognition and price discov...

Thank you both for the feedback!

Greetings, and thank you for viewing my post. I am wondering if there's any ballpark what a 1921-D VAM-2B PCGS MS65 would be worth, or what a reasonable premium would be for this variety? I can't find any sales data myself. One note, is the area above M in UNUM doesn't have raised metal like above t...

Roger, Kenny, messydesk. I appreciate the information! I have gone through the logical thought process based on these responses, reading the Guidelines for Die Varieties, and comparing for example against the 1921-D VAM-1H1 - 1H4 progression that 1AQ EDS makes perfect sense. According to the Guideli...

Designation of new VAM listings are attributed by Leroy (only). Sometimes an early die stage of a late die state is attributed as a "Revision". Recent example is 1921 P VAM 8B Revision which shows dot at wing -scribbles - die scratch G - displaced field break at lips - beveled denticles - WITHOUT D...

Greetings! I've been a long time VAM fan, searching each dollar I buy for varieties and always looking for a pick on items I am familiar with. I've only recently started focusing on 1921 PDS VAMs and have found several interesting VAMs. The latest I am puzzled by because it has every hallmark for th...