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by Windycity
Tue Nov 01, 2022 12:55 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Common Die State for 1878 VAM 14.2?
Replies: 1
Views: 402

Common Die State for 1878 VAM 14.2?

Note this coin has radial reverse break on O of "OF" and has die gouges near Eagle's right wing. Common for VAM 14.2? http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/November/1421.jpg http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/November/1422.jpg http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Des...
by Windycity
Thu Sep 29, 2022 1:02 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: yet another PCGS "oops"
Replies: 8
Views: 1260

Re: yet another PCGS "oops"

I too collect PCGS slab errors... here's my favorite.

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by Windycity
Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:38 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Another "re-identified" VAM - 1921 VAM 3FS "Discovery" now listed as VAM3ED???
Replies: 5
Views: 758

Another "re-identified" VAM - 1921 VAM 3FS "Discovery" now listed as VAM3ED???

Here is another puzzle. I have the discovery piece (Discoverd in 2012) and the letter from LVA for VAM 3FS which no longer appears on VAMWorld but the exact coin is now listed as VAM 3ED (discoverd 2017). The 3ED page even uses my original photos!!! What happened? http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/ima...
by Windycity
Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:18 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Help "Re-Identifying" 1922 VAM Discovery Piece
Replies: 9
Views: 1028

Re: Help "Re-Indentifying" 1922 VAM Discovery Piece

Here is an image of the lower part of the letter. Clearly my coin is very different from the current VAM 2EM listing.

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by Windycity
Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:24 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Help "Re-Identifying" 1922 VAM Discovery Piece
Replies: 9
Views: 1028

Help "Re-Identifying" 1922 VAM Discovery Piece

Here are images of a "discovery VAM" of my submitted to LVA in 2015. Now the VamWorld listing simply saw pitted reverse (which this coin is not) and no images. I don't think it was delisted but I can't find it otherwise. Any help appreciated. http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/Septe...
by Windycity
Sun Aug 28, 2022 8:28 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1921-D VAM 1B1 EDS?
Replies: 3
Views: 616

1921-D VAM 1B1 EDS?

Would this qualify as the early die state for the VAM 1B1?? http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/August/1921d1b11.jpg http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/August/1921d1b12.jpg http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/August/1921d1b13.jpg http://www.grandrapid...
by Windycity
Thu May 12, 2022 9:54 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1923 Peace VAM 1Q2+
Replies: 6
Views: 1683

Re: 1923 Peace VAM 1Q2+

Here are two additional photos. 1. one showing that it is the radial break from the rim and what convinces me the neck is a break and not a planchet flaw. 2. the second show another small die break on Liberty's neck above date. http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/May/19231q23.jpg htt...
by Windycity
Thu May 12, 2022 1:13 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1923 Peace VAM 1Q2+
Replies: 6
Views: 1683

1923 Peace VAM 1Q2+

Finally identified this coin as a VAM 1Q2 but the radial reverse break extend through Eagle's neck as a displaced field break. Don't know if this qualifies as a new 1Q3 vam or a late die stage 1Q2. If someone has interest in posting these images on the 1Q2 page, I give my permission. http://www.gran...
by Windycity
Tue May 03, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: Discovery coins
Replies: 11
Views: 2748

Discovery coins

Anyone collect ANACS graded VAM discovery coins? I have about 30 various date discovery coin I would like to sell.

Pat (Windycity)
by Windycity
Sat Apr 02, 2022 2:49 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Help with 1878 8 TF
Replies: 3
Views: 900

Re: Help with 1878 8 TF

I think I figured it our... VAM 14.1A.m
by Windycity
Sat Apr 02, 2022 2:21 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Help with 1878 8 TF
Replies: 3
Views: 900

Help with 1878 8 TF

For the life of me, I can not positively identify this VAM. No doubling on obverse, gouge by eye, doubled reverse and not VAM2, 2A or 14.3. Any help appreciated. http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/April/1878o.jpg http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/April/1878r.jpg ht...
by Windycity
Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:37 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: 1921 VAMs
Replies: 0
Views: 898

1921 VAMs

Here is a lot of 8 1921 VAMs including 1921-S 1F (LDS), 1921-D VAM 1M, and 1H2, 1921 Vam 1N, 3F4, 24A3, 3AG, and 3F4 (LDS). $340

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by Windycity
Sun Feb 06, 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: Sold
Replies: 1
Views: 991

Sold

Two discovery VAMs for sale. 1878 VAM 40A $750 http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/February/187878o.jpg http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/February/187878o2.jpg http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/February/187878r.jpg http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/i...
by Windycity
Sat Feb 05, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: Sold
Replies: 1
Views: 996

Sold

Comes with letter and images from LVA. Two Radial die cracks on reverse!! This is the coin shown on the VAMWorld site. $2,750 http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/February/1892cco.jpg http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/February/1892cco2.jpg http://www.grandrapidscoins...
by Windycity
Tue Feb 01, 2022 11:09 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: 1878 VAM9 AU55, 1900-O/CC VAM11 MS63, 1892-O VAM15A MS62
Replies: 3
Views: 1467

Re: 1878 VAM9 AU55, 1900-O/CC VAM4 MS63, 1892-O VAM15A MS62

Yes, it is an Vam 11. Sorry for error!!
by Windycity
Tue Feb 01, 2022 7:05 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: 1878 VAM9 AU55, 1900-O/CC VAM11 MS63, 1892-O VAM15A MS62
Replies: 3
Views: 1467

1878 VAM9 AU55, 1900-O/CC VAM11 MS63, 1892-O VAM15A MS62

Three better VAMs including an AU55 1878 VAM9 (Sold). Nice 1900-O/CC VAM 11 ($1,100), and an 1892-O VAM 15A (this is the coin shown on the VAM15A page - ($2,000) http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/February/1878o.jpg http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/February/1878o2...