VAMWorld 2.0

I've been trying to learn to use a camera and have my suspicions whether it is being honest with me all the time. Light can make such an illusion. It could be JB persuading the camera to tell the truth, no easy task. He maybe a paleontologist also...The two professions are related, IMO.

I took a quick look at the VAM-35 page. While the main title is correct, a subtitle lists it as a 1935-P. I also vote debris. If it were ever encapsulated and then broken out, small bits of plastic can find their way to a coin's surface. Probably not likely here, though. ...Pretty sure not encapsul...

Looks like a booger!! I except that as a 'pick at it' vote. Probably my Grandfathers. It is from his collection of.... coins. Screenshot_2020-02-04-23-15-09.png gcs21pVAM35.JPG I would like to continue this conversation without putting it on top of Discussion Forum. Not for the squeamish. tmanhg He...

Screenshot_2020-02-04-16-51-02.png Hello all       Any idea what maybe going on with this upper tail?   It's on what I think is a VAM 35.  The bump does not seem to be magnetic from my crude testing. Its edges seem to blend with the surounding field.   Its all I can do to keep from picking at it, b...

....this here is a reference, and you all are the authors. IMO

Reminds me of what some very old varnishes look like on wood, although the scale is much different. I wonder if there is a thin film of something on the coin. I have seen this surface before also, but can't find a photo. I am thinking it maybe in an old pocket watch? Maybe a coating used there? Int...

Appreciated. I learned something. Thank you.

Now that is one difficult jigsaw puzzle. My guess is a planchet metallurgical variation because of the way the field and detail interact. Most interesting!

I can visualize that happening in a mechanical device. Thanks for insight.

Thank you CascadeChris, very unusual.

If I had to guess, from just that one photo, using a Galaxy 4: It could be a jeweler with some fine silver soldering tools and skills. I have even made simular shapes in my soldering attempts on a circuit board.

Different alloys in the solder reacting with the silver/copper may be a problem. Alot of different kinds of solder I think.

This old Cowboy did not treat his coins well. He had some different reasons for collecting, I'm thinking.
I am positive he wasn't thinking of sending me to Fla.

Well, at least if you're sharing an Uber to the show from the airport with someone, you've pretty much got your half covered. Almost. ;) If I gave this coin to the Uber driver as our tip, would I be supporting the fine art of collecting or criminal counterfeiting? In otherwords, do you think, from ...

Yes, I believe thats the good attitude for collecting, and persuit of knowledge. Thank you for input.

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Tue Dec 24, 2019 7:04 pm

I guess I do not understand what you are saying or implying
please elaborate ..

I apologize for being unclear. My wife feels collecting should be profitable. This coin is my attempt to pay for that flight to F.U.N in Florida. How am I doing?

Just found this in a old saddle bag from The Colorado Cowboys collection... Is it my ticket out of here? Thanks for all your free (for me) lessons!
Please request additional photos...if you like. Thank you.

Good job!

IMO it is post mint damage. If not post mint damage, it could only be a strike thru of some sort, but that is a long shot. thank you for your insight. What a interesting area of collecting. This post altered: 03 2020 no disrespect, just persuit of Knowledge. Thanks for great site! lioncutter In the...

Thank you all for your help and patience on my learning curve. I am aware of my protocol mistake mentioned below and I think we fixed it. Update: I know we fixed it! I bought the coin in question on Ebay. I saw something in Ebay photos that proved to be there, or not there. Here is a Ebay screenshot...