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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: 138

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
by davidkclose
Sat Apr 22, 2023 12:45 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1924 VAM 1R, something in 4 of date
Replies: 16
Views: 723

Re: 1924 VAM 1R, something in 4 of date

The spot on the wing is useful for attribution, It appears to be a retained gas bubble, which, to me, is what the area on 4 of date appears to be (being a planchet error). If someone finds a duplicate, then it would be a neat die variety.
by davidkclose
Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:14 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1923-D Peace VAM Question
Replies: 5
Views: 128

Re: 1923-D Peace VAM Question

The colonel is right, VAM 1BV.
by davidkclose
Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:04 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Went to the darkside
Replies: 4
Views: 473

Re: Went to the darkside

Welcome aboard, and nice pickup!
by davidkclose
Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:52 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1924 VAM 1R, something in 4 of date
Replies: 16
Views: 723

Re: 1924 VAM 1R, something in 4 of date

From the photo on the VAMworld page, I am not convinced that you have a VAM 1R, although it could be a later die state than the discovery coin. I do not a VAM 1R, so I cannot compare a coin with your photos. If whomever has the discovery coin would chime in here, it would be most helpful. The spot o...
by davidkclose
Fri Apr 07, 2023 12:39 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: value on peace
Replies: 36
Views: 1763

Re: value on peace

Welcome back DOM!! I am still working full time also, and have several which are under consideration for listing, including some here on other threads.
There are still good cons out there, and still quite a bit or work left to be done with Peace dollars.
by davidkclose
Sat Apr 01, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Need Some DarkSide Help on this 23 S Please
Replies: 8
Views: 258

Re: Need Some DarkSide Help on this 23 S Please

I have this coin, not currently listed. I can see some displacement across the die break, especially at the left edge of neck. Before I give it a listing, I want to be able to get adequate photos demonstrating the die crack & displacement. I have identified over 200 die marriages for 1923S, so it wi...
by davidkclose
Sun Mar 26, 2023 2:31 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: "22 P, is she worthy?
Replies: 13
Views: 563

Re: "22 P, is she worthy?

I have one, I don't need to see yours unless there is something unusual or different from photos already posted.
As I had said above, I have over 100 1922 Peace dollars w/ B1 reverse, & only found one of these.
by davidkclose
Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Help with 1922-D VAM designation
Replies: 17
Views: 325

Re: Help with 1922-D VAM designation

This reverse die is the EDS of VAM 20A, in which the obverse die of VAM 2P was replaced with one w/ a doubled die. All VAM 2P's have this die crack on reverse.
by davidkclose
Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:16 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: New listing - 1922 VAM 1AJ
Replies: 0
Views: 180

New listing - 1922 VAM 1AJ

This is followup of a thread posted by shortnock, here are more photos. There is very slight displacement across the die crack above IN, but not enough to warrant a separate listing. I would appreciate help in starting the page & transferring the photos. 1922 uVAM 1zAJ K8 b.jpg 1922 uVAM 1zAJ IB.jpg...
by davidkclose
Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:10 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: "22 P, is she worthy?
Replies: 13
Views: 563

Re: "22 P, is she worthy?

After seeing the coin in hand (mine is a little later die state & slightly lower grade), I have decided to list this as VAM 1AJ - Polished pitted obverse die, die scratches at and below leaves. Credit for this one goes to shortnock, good job!
I will start another thread & post more photos there.
by davidkclose
Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:55 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Help with 1922-D VAM designation
Replies: 17
Views: 325

Re: Help with 1922-D VAM designation

I agree with those above calling this a VAM 2P1, albeit a later die state than the full coin photo on the corresponding VAMworld page. The die break on 2P2 is in the upper right corner of the rectangular die break left of date, of which I see no sign on this coin.
Hope this is helpful.
by davidkclose
Sun Mar 19, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1923-S Letter Trans
Replies: 16
Views: 373

Re: 1923-S Letter Trans

The only clashed E transfers I have seen on Peace dollars are on the reverse behind eagle's head (1924 VAMs 1D, 1BB, and 8B), and on the obverse in the field left of Liberty's forehead (1926S VAM 1AF1). I would add 1923S VAM 3B, but Leroy didn't agree. There is enough die polishing in the area behin...
by davidkclose
Sun Mar 12, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: DARKSIDE 1922 S VAM 10
Replies: 7
Views: 217

Re: DARKSIDE 1922 S VAM 10

Nice pickup!
by davidkclose
Sat Mar 11, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: "22 P, is she worthy?
Replies: 13
Views: 563

Re: "22 P, is she worthy?

This coin appears to be scarce, I have looked at over 100 of my 1922 B1's & found only one. If I can get adequate photos, I will likely list it.
by davidkclose
Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:29 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Die file lines, anyone?
Replies: 2
Views: 188

Re: Die file lines, anyone?

VAM 1Z. You don't need a loupe to see it on this one.
by davidkclose
Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1934 p v-1f - authen or not?
Replies: 3
Views: 174

Re: 1934 p v-1f - authen or not?

The coin for which the VAM was listed is real, I have seen this in all TPG holders. That is not to say that a counterfeiter could not use this coin as a model for counterfeit dies. Hope this is helpful.
BTW, this VAM is still available with enough looking.
by davidkclose
Sun Feb 26, 2023 3:20 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1923-P VAM ___
Replies: 11
Views: 477

Re: 1923-P VAM ___

I think I have seen this before, give me a few days to look at my files & coins. I first saw this a few days ago, & not forgotten about the coin.