Cherrypicking 1878-S LN in the wild..

[vincar73]

It's been a while since I wrote here on the forum, but only because I haven't caught anything particularly interesting.
I'm also trying to scrape together about fifteen good VAMs that I can send to messydesk in an upcoming bulk submission.

Returning to the subject of the discussion, the other day I found this 1878-S at auction .... VAM not specified and purchased at the price of about 37$ ....

If I'm not wrong, it seems to be a VAM-58 and in decent grade but maybe not a straght grade...
These are auction pics and still don't have coin in hand but would like to read your opinions on the condition of the coin and if i correctly attributed the VAM

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[DHalladay]

WOW!
Regardless of which LN VAM it is, that's a heck of a 'pick. Looks XF to me. Congrats!

[collectinsince65]

Looks like a 58 to me
Nice Pick!!

Here is the one I just got back from JB

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[VamHelsing]

You Suck! I'd give it XF and should grade.

[vincar73]

Thanks all for reply

I will wait for the coin and post new pics once received.

[Melvin_Deal]

Hi All!

Picked this 78-S Long Nock for $76 today online!

It ain't pretty but its a 60!

This is fun... I'm hooked.

Sincerely,
-Mel

[Vam-mysterio]

Nice long nock 58

[Melvin_Deal]

Thanks for the correction!!

-Mwl

[vincar73]

Hello all,
after the tracking signaled theft or loss and after about 2 months have passed since the shipment, today the courier delivered me the coin ....
Here are First pics

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[DHalladay]

Sigh... I see obverse cleaning.

[vincar73]

Sigh... I see obverse cleaning.

unfortunately I noticed it too...