VAMWorld 2.0

1885-S VAM-1 (1885-S VAM-1A), 1885-S VAM-2 (1885-S VAM-2A) & 1885-S VAM-7 (1885-S VAM-7A) are credited with an EDS and LDS (seen in parentheses). Easy enough. However - they all are credited with the exact same reverse die. Would it not stand to reason that only one of these would have both the EDS & LDS? We (I) know that the 1885-S VAM-7 (RPD) exists with both EDS and LDS (I have both in my own greedy little paws at this very moment). We (I) also know that the 1885-S VAM-2A exists (I also have one of them). Personally, I do not believe that the VAM-1 or VAM-1A really exist at all. Would it not be reasonable to conclude that the 1885-S VAM-2 cannot exist? Same with the 1885-S VAM-1A?? I look forward to seeing all ya all's thoughts!

I'm going to guess that only 7, 7A and 2A exist, although VAM 1A could exist. Don't forget about VAM 4A, which is probably a different die pair from VAM 4.

I'm also going to guess that there's a package labeled "1885-S conundrum" on its way to me soon.

Busted...