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by lhnumis1
Sun Nov 05, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1890 VAM?
Replies: 6
Views: 196

Re: 1890 VAM?

Additional images...

DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV6.jpg
LI of LIBERTY doubled at the right.
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV6.jpg (20.88 KiB) Viewed 192 times
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV7.jpg
Two strong raised lines at the top left of the I of LIBERTY.
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV7.jpg (14.97 KiB) Viewed 192 times
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV8.jpg
Raised lines in the hair DEE and void to its right (red ellipse.) Also lines in a void in the lower hair above and to the right of the DEE (yellow ellipse).
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV8.jpg (26.41 KiB) Viewed 192 times
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV9.jpg
Raised lines in the void between the wheat and cotton leaf.
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV9.jpg (13.17 KiB) Viewed 192 times
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV10.jpg
Slight clash at the neck-jaw junction.
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV10.jpg (23.39 KiB) Viewed 192 times
by lhnumis1
Sun Nov 05, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1890 VAM?
Replies: 6
Views: 196

1890 VAM?

Has anyone seen or have in their collections the VAM of the 1890 imaged below? Please advise…

DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV.jpg
Obverse
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV.jpg (75.56 KiB) Viewed 196 times
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV2.jpg
Date placement: normal 2.6.
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV2.jpg (49.27 KiB) Viewed 196 times
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV3.jpg
Date alignment as shown.
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV3.jpg (36.04 KiB) Viewed 196 times
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV4.jpg
Polishing lines at the inside bottom and right of ear 'fill'..
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV4.jpg (40.86 KiB) Viewed 196 times
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV5.jpg
Doubling and polishing lines at the inside left of the ear 'fill'.
DOLLAR1890LOT662D037OBV5.jpg (29.54 KiB) Viewed 196 times
by lhnumis1
Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1888 VAM?
Replies: 7
Views: 281

Re: 1888 VAM?

Additional images...
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV22.jpg
Three leaves of the 4th leaf cluster of the right wreath appear doubled toward the rim.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV22.jpg (65.73 KiB) Viewed 268 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV23.jpg
Three leaves of the 5th leaf cluster of the right wreath appear double toward the rim.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV23.jpg (56.92 KiB) Viewed 268 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV24.jpg
The reverse designer’s initial (M) appears to be doubled as shown.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV24.jpg (17.43 KiB) Viewed 268 times
by lhnumis1
Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1888 VAM?
Replies: 7
Views: 281

Re: 1888 VAM?

Additional images...
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV17.jpg
Four leaves in the 3rd leaf cluster of the left wreath appear double toward the rim. In addition, 3 die chips are noted (vertical red arrows as shown.)
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV17.jpg (46.07 KiB) Viewed 271 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV18.jpg
Two inner leaves of the 5th leaf cluster of the left wreath appear doubled toward the rim. The middle inner leaf of the 5th leaf cluster of the left wreath appears tripled toward the rim.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV18.jpg (31.59 KiB) Viewed 271 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV19.jpg
Three leaves of the 1st leaf cluster of the right wreath appear doubled toward the center.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV19.jpg (42.97 KiB) Viewed 271 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV20.jpg
Four leaves & a berry of the 2nd leaf cluster of the right wreath appear doubled toward the center.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV20.jpg (69.97 KiB) Viewed 271 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV21.jpg
Two leaves of the 3rd leaf cluster of the right wreath appear doubled toward the rim.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV21.jpg (59.87 KiB) Viewed 271 times
by lhnumis1
Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1888 VAM?
Replies: 7
Views: 281

Re: 1888 VAM?

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DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV12.jpg
OF appears doubled on the left.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV12.jpg (30.28 KiB) Viewed 272 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV13.jpg
UN of UNITED appears doubled on the left.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV13.jpg (28.82 KiB) Viewed 272 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV14.jpg
TED of UNITED appears doubled on the left.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV14.jpg (91.99 KiB) Viewed 272 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV15.jpg
Two leaves in, and a berry below, the 1st leaf cluster of the left wreath appear doubled toward the rim.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV15.jpg (53.27 KiB) Viewed 272 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV16.jpg
Three leaves in the 2nd leaf cluster of the left wreath appear doubled toward the rim.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV16.jpg (52.06 KiB) Viewed 272 times
by lhnumis1
Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1888 VAM?
Replies: 7
Views: 281

Re: 1888 VAM?

Additional images...
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV7.jpg
The tip of the beak appears doubled.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV7.jpg (26.12 KiB) Viewed 272 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV8.jpg
IN GOD appears doubled on the left.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV8.jpg (32.54 KiB) Viewed 272 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV9.jpg
WE TRUST appears doubled on the left.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV9.jpg (29.73 KiB) Viewed 272 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV10.jpg
ST of STATES appears doubled on the left.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV10.jpg (28.25 KiB) Viewed 272 times
by lhnumis1
Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:11 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1888 VAM?
Replies: 7
Views: 281

Re: 1888 VAM?

Additional images...

DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV2.jpg
Many raised lines are noted to the left, right and in the void of the ribbon loops of the wreath branches.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV2.jpg (43.74 KiB) Viewed 275 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV3.jpg
A weak VEE clash is noted to the left of the 1st leaf cluster of the right wreath.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV3.jpg (27.17 KiB) Viewed 275 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV4.jpg
Three die scratches are noted with red, yellow and sky blue arrows on tail feathers 4,5,6, & 7 as shown. A long straight die scratch (white arrow) is noted near the right base of the upper tail feathers. A smaller die scratch emerges from the right leg into the leg void where it terminates (white arrow).
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV4.jpg (59.59 KiB) Viewed 275 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV5.jpg
Five diagonal raised lines are noted in the voids between arrow shafts behind the arrowheads (red arrows as shown).
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV5.jpg (25.69 KiB) Viewed 275 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV6.jpg
Various raised lines are noted in the wing-neck gap.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV6.jpg (19.36 KiB) Viewed 275 times
by lhnumis1
Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1888 VAM?
Replies: 7
Views: 281

Re: 1888 VAM?

Additional images...

DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV5.jpg
The B of LIBERTY exhibits 7 raised lines at the upper crossbar.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV5.jpg (16.46 KiB) Viewed 276 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV6.jpg
The E of LIBERTY exhibits 7 raised lines at the lower cross bar and at the lower right side of the upright.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV6.jpg (9.16 KiB) Viewed 276 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV7.jpg
Two vertical raised lines are noted near the far left, below the ribbon of the Phrygian cap.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV7.jpg (22.01 KiB) Viewed 276 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV8.jpg
Many polishing lines are noted amidst the wheat ears and wheat leaves. Five are noted (red arrows) as shown.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV8.jpg (39.42 KiB) Viewed 276 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV.jpg
Reverse
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024REV.jpg (78.83 KiB) Viewed 276 times
by lhnumis1
Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1888 VAM?
Replies: 7
Views: 281

1888 VAM?

Trust someone has seen the 1888 imaged below. It has eluded my efforts to supply a matching VAM #. Many images follow...

DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV.jpg
Obverse
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV.jpg (74.28 KiB) Viewed 281 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV2.jpg
Date placement: near right edge. 1 doubled under upper crossbar.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV2.jpg (48.56 KiB) Viewed 281 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV2A.jpg
Date alignment as shown.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV2A.jpg (62.57 KiB) Viewed 281 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV3.jpg
Ear appears doubled at inside right & bottom; also doubled at inside upper left & slightly at outside bottom left.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV3.jpg (34.24 KiB) Viewed 281 times
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV4.jpg
The L of LIBERTY exhibits 7 raised lines at the bottom crossbar and 6 raised lines at the upper crossbar.
DOLLAR1888LOT662D024OBV4.jpg (16.41 KiB) Viewed 281 times
by lhnumis1
Sun Oct 29, 2023 11:01 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1887 O VAM?
Replies: 2
Views: 104

Re: 1887 O VAM?

Additional images...
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022REV4.jpg
Doubling of an outer berry branch and an inner berry to the left of leaf cluster 3 is noted.
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022REV4.jpg (36.87 KiB) Viewed 89 times
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022REV5.jpg
Tail feathers 3 & 5 exhibit doubling as shown.
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022REV5.jpg (18.43 KiB) Viewed 89 times
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022REV6.jpg
Tail feather 6 exhibits doubling as shown. Tail feather 7 exhibits a discontinuity as shown.
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022REV6.jpg (19.28 KiB) Viewed 89 times
by lhnumis1
Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:40 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1887 O VAM?
Replies: 2
Views: 104

Re: 1887 O VAM?

Additional images..
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022OBV7.jpg
Polishing lines in the hair DEE (red ellipse). Polishing lines to the right and above the hair DEE (yellow ellipse.)
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022OBV7.jpg (33.96 KiB) Viewed 92 times
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022OBV8.jpg
Polishing lines above the 7 (red arrow and red ellipse.) Polishing lines above star 1 on the right (yellow ellipse.)
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022OBV8.jpg (57.95 KiB) Viewed 92 times
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022REV.jpg
Reverse
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022REV.jpg (79.47 KiB) Viewed 92 times
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022REV2.jpg
Mintmark placement: upright & high.
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022REV2.jpg (66.6 KiB) Viewed 92 times
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022REV3.jpg
In the left wreath: A doubled outer leaf is noted in leaf cluster 1. A doubled berry is noted to the right of leaf cluster 1. An outer leaf is doubled in leaf cluster 2 as shown.
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022REV3.jpg (50.23 KiB) Viewed 92 times
by lhnumis1
Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1887 O VAM?
Replies: 2
Views: 104

1887 O VAM?

Does anyone recognize the 1887 O VAM imaged below? VAM 3, VAM 33, & VAM 34 appear closest but appear not to fully match.

DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022OBV.jpg
Obverse
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022OBV.jpg (75.08 KiB) Viewed 104 times
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022OBV2.jpg
Date placement: normal left edge.
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022OBV2.jpg (44.55 KiB) Viewed 104 times
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022OBV3.jpg
Date alignment; 7 Doubled at lower & bottom right.
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022OBV3.jpg (37.93 KiB) Viewed 104 times
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022OBV5.jpg
Ear doubled at outside bottom left.
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022OBV5.jpg (41 KiB) Viewed 104 times
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022OBV6.jpg
Raised lines inside ear and surrounding outside lower right of ear. one strong line indicated.
DOLLAR1887OLOT662D022OBV6.jpg (28.74 KiB) Viewed 104 times
by lhnumis1
Fri Oct 27, 2023 5:39 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: An 1887 VAM 13.
Replies: 2
Views: 129

Re: An 1887 VAM 13.

Additional images...

DOLLAR1887LOT662D020REV4.jpg
Feed finger die gouges are noted to the right of the upper right wing.
DOLLAR1887LOT662D020REV4.jpg (77.21 KiB) Viewed 126 times
by lhnumis1
Fri Oct 27, 2023 5:16 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: An 1887 VAM 13.
Replies: 2
Views: 129

Re: An 1887 VAM 13.

Additional images...

DOLLAR1887LOT662D020OBV6.jpg
Stars 1 & 2 on the left are doubled.
DOLLAR1887LOT662D020OBV6.jpg (47.61 KiB) Viewed 128 times
DOLLAR1887LOT662D020OBV7.jpg
A die gouge is noted just below the lower lip.
DOLLAR1887LOT662D020OBV7.jpg (21.83 KiB) Viewed 128 times
DOLLAR1887LOT662D020REV.jpg
Reverse
DOLLAR1887LOT662D020REV.jpg (75.11 KiB) Viewed 128 times
DOLLAR1887LOT662D020REV2.jpg
ER of AMERICA are doubled as shown. Note lack of die cracks.
DOLLAR1887LOT662D020REV2.jpg (51.91 KiB) Viewed 128 times
DOLLAR1887LOT662D020REV3.jpg
A small die gouge is noted near the bottom right of the wing-neck gap.
DOLLAR1887LOT662D020REV3.jpg (15.85 KiB) Viewed 128 times
by lhnumis1
Fri Oct 27, 2023 5:08 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: An 1887 VAM 13.
Replies: 2
Views: 129

An 1887 VAM 13.

Thought this coin in the collection might prove to be of some modest interest. Below find images of an 1887 VAM 13. Notice that the first two numerals of the date are weak, probably due to grease or other debris partially filling those numerals in the die. This example in hand has slightly proof-lik...
by lhnumis1
Wed Oct 25, 2023 2:12 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1886 VAM?
Replies: 11
Views: 200

Re: 1886 VAM?

Additional images...
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV12.jpg
The top of the lower right serif of the I in AMERICA appears doubled. In addition, a weak die crack is noted between the I & C.
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV12.jpg (31.46 KiB) Viewed 109 times
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV13.jpg
The top of the lower right serif of the final A in AMERICA appears doubled.
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV13.jpg (26.97 KiB) Viewed 109 times
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV14.jpg
The top of the lower left serif of N of UNITED appears doubled.
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV14.jpg (18.46 KiB) Viewed 109 times
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV15.jpg
The top of the lower right serif of the T in UNITED appears doubled. In addition a weak die crack is noted emerging to the left from the lower left serif. It proceeds CCW and terminates in the field as shown.
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV15.jpg (20.67 KiB) Viewed 109 times
by lhnumis1
Wed Oct 25, 2023 1:56 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1886 VAM?
Replies: 11
Views: 200

Re: 1886 VAM?

Some additional image of the 1886 subject coin...

DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV7.jpg
Doubling at inside top of ribbon loop as shown.
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV7.jpg (45.52 KiB) Viewed 112 times
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV8.jpg
Additional leaf doubling is noted at leaf cluster 1 of the right wreath as shown.
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV8.jpg (48.89 KiB) Viewed 112 times
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV9.jpg
Additional leaf doubling is noted at the top of leaf cluster 2 of the right wreath as shown.
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV9.jpg (41.54 KiB) Viewed 112 times
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV10.jpg
Additional leaf doubling is noted near the bottom of leaf cluster 2 of the right wreath as shown.
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV10.jpg (24.85 KiB) Viewed 112 times
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV11.jpg
At ER of AMERICA, the inside bottom of the lower crossbar of the E is doubled as shown. In additional, a weak die crack is noted between the E & R as shown.
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV11.jpg (31.94 KiB) Viewed 112 times
by lhnumis1
Wed Oct 25, 2023 1:21 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1886 VAM?
Replies: 11
Views: 200

Re: 1886 VAM?

VAM 3 is eliminated as its date placement appears to be normal left edge. The subject coin is normal. See images below. VAM 12 is excluded as the subject coin is absent doubled 8s and doubled 6. After more careful examination of the subject coin, additional images are to be found below. This piece a...
by lhnumis1
Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:17 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1886 VAM?
Replies: 11
Views: 200

Re: 1886 VAM?

VAM 14 appears close, but not close enough. The essence of the 1886 VAM 14 is present in its title: "Dash Under 8, Doubled Ear". But as indicated in the description: " Faint dash under second 8 in date. Ear slightly doubled at right inside on later die stages from die fatigue.", all coins appear to ...
by lhnumis1
Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1886 VAM?
Replies: 11
Views: 200

Re: 1886 VAM?

Additional images...

DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV2.jpg
Polishing lines in the wing-neck void are noted.
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV2.jpg (16.89 KiB) Viewed 193 times
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV3.jpg
A doubled outer leaf in cluster 1 below the E of AMERICA is noted.
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV3.jpg (50.79 KiB) Viewed 193 times
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV4.jpg
A doubled inner leaf in cluster 4 above the R of DOLLAR is noted.
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV4.jpg (58.46 KiB) Viewed 193 times
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV5.jpg
A die crack is noted emerging from the field to the left of the right wing. It proceeds CW passing through the wing and the 'feet' of the A of AMERICA. It terminates on the lower left serif of the M.
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV5.jpg (63.99 KiB) Viewed 193 times
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV6.jpg
5 strong polishing lines are noted in the leg voids and upper tail feathers of the eagle.
DOLLAR1886LOT662C093REV6.jpg (67.75 KiB) Viewed 193 times