Fun Find: 1921-D VAM-1U
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ChrisPaulis
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Fun Find: 1921-D VAM-1U
Today I received this coin I had bought at auction and was thrilled to discover it was VAM-1U -- the longest gouge in the 21-D series and on the WOW! list. (I also cherry-picked a 1921-S VAM-6A MS64 for WAY under Greysheet).
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Chris Paulis, M.Photog.,M.Artist,Cr., CPP, EA-ASP
Re: Fun Find: 1921-D VAM-1U
It really is a neat VAM.
The VAM-1AL is an evil mimic cousin. Saw one in Pittsburgh at the ANA. The mimic is not an issue if you have the image of the VAM-1U gouge. But when going without resources, one could easily pick up a 1AL (still a good VAM) thinking it is a 1U.
The VAM-1AL is an evil mimic cousin. Saw one in Pittsburgh at the ANA. The mimic is not an issue if you have the image of the VAM-1U gouge. But when going without resources, one could easily pick up a 1AL (still a good VAM) thinking it is a 1U.
Re: Fun Find: 1921-D VAM-1U
Congrats on your acquisition!
I agree with John; 1U is a very cool (and scarce) VAM, especially in EDS when the gouge is obvious. They are known in high grades, too, although I once passed passed up making a 'pick on a badly overpriced PCGS MS64... as if generic MS64s aren't already overpriced to begin with.
I agree with John; 1U is a very cool (and scarce) VAM, especially in EDS when the gouge is obvious. They are known in high grades, too, although I once passed passed up making a 'pick on a badly overpriced PCGS MS64... as if generic MS64s aren't already overpriced to begin with.
When in doubt... don't.
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ChrisPaulis
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Re: Fun Find: 1921-D VAM-1U
@DHalladay, I got this one for $140
Chris Paulis, M.Photog.,M.Artist,Cr., CPP, EA-ASP
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ChrisPaulis
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Re: Fun Find: 1921-D VAM-1U
Bravo Chris!
Excellent buy on an excellent 1921-D VAM.
Excellent buy on an excellent 1921-D VAM.
When in doubt... don't.