VAMWorld 2.0

Yeah, VAM 28. Take a look at the VAM 8 page. That doubling is plated by Van Allen Yup, see that now and blindingly obvious! Oops. Wondering if the guide page - http://ec2-13-58-222-16.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com/wiki/1878-S_B2_Varieties - can be amended to move the VAM-28 from the " 4th Star Br...

ShamShield 's question about a 78-S that possibly turned out to be a VAM-16 ( http://www.vamworld.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6823&p=56348#p56348 ) got me to looking at another coin I have. Definitely not a 16, but shares the reverse... therefore a 20 or a 28. Forehead and cotton leaf PUPs are th...

Convinced this is a VAM-15 obverse based on the date placement (normal, but almost near), the characteristic doubling of the 1 and a fairly similar doubling seen on the second 8: 1898-O 15obv-normal O tilt right mm date digits gredfeather.jpg but the MM is not high to my eye and and, if anything, se...

mark , Sadly not an unexptected reply - written by someone who is clearly dealing with a lot of issues. Yet... wow. It would not be a public shaming thing, to me, to explicitly mention here who that was so the rest of us could avoid them at all costs. I don't shop on fleaBay but if I did I'd hate t...

mark , Sadly not an unexptected reply - written by someone who is clearly dealing with a lot of issues. Yet... wow. It would not be a public shaming thing, to me, to explicitly mention here who that was so the rest of us could avoid them at all costs. I don't shop on fleaBay but if I did I'd hate t...

I think I had a dream like this once... or multiple times... Each time, alas, waking up empty handed.

Wicked lot (as they say 'round Boston)...

I appreciate the learning and the story/stories behind the story - all added bonuses of this great community.

Thought I'd post this here as it is related to what it's worth and not general topics... messydesk your recent purchase was a GREAT one ( http://www.vamworld.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6899 ) and one I am admittedly insanely jealous of... I'm curious to learn about the apparent 'steal' I'm seeing...

Adding to the educational process. Memorize the Attribution 101 page eventually... for now see: http://ec2-13-58-222-16.us-east-2.compu ... e_Clashing.

Happy hunting and learning...

Always start with the date and the mint mark. Of the pictures you posted, those are the two that are needed to attribute this coin. I don't see any clash marks of note. 81-S can be difficult to attribute due to frequent machine doubling, but this one isn't hard. Your initial assessment is on the ri...

#whatdreamsaremadeof

What a fantastic sharing of experiences, passions, kindness, dedication and more.

Your words are a gift - and therapy - to me. Thanks for your collective input...

Gary

Prompted by the wonderful post and pictures by vampicker http://www.vamworld.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6831 , I thought I'd add a bit of my own fun. Here's a lovely lady, Hera, who, according to Wikipedia "is the goddess of marriage, women and family, and the protector of women during childbirth...

Lovely lady, for sure, and a portrait I've come to adore. Very nice find all the way round.

Looks to be as long as you have that G transfered onto the oberse...

Always a nice coin to find - if you should want to admire an incredible coin (not mine, unfortunately) see viewtopic.php?f=6&t=6770&p=55895&hilit=1878#p55895...

Many people miss the subtle but really helpful B2 guide link on the 78S page: 78SB2guidelink.jpg Here for your reference: http://ec2-13-58-222-16.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com/wiki/1878-S_B2_Varieties See the sections on broken 4th star, unbroken 'r' of trust - without or with doubling of LIBERTY ...

Thanks. Looks like my two 'magically' adjusted perfectly in the database.

Can you please do my taxes next?

By becomming a member of SSDC. From the main VAMWorld2.0 page: http://ec2-13-58-222-16.us-east-2.compu ... /wiki/SSDC

Well worth it, IMHO.

And continued best of luck!

Gary

16 is still a fun coin - nice find, What I've found is the chip on the eagle's chest (also found on VAM-28) is as easy to spot as it is to miss... but sometimes it looks like the eagle has been shot (even in low resolution photos)...

Thanks, John.

The composite picture at the top of the 101 page needs to be edited as it still shows the 100 reverse?