1882-O VAM-38B

[bhinkle]

I have this, if not unc its real close 1882-O VAM-38B Doubled 82, Clashed Obverse G.
First t, t, D, Reverse M, Die Breaks N & Star.
SO MANY very cool clashes.
I tried to show the die markers in the same order, as the VAM 38B page does, plus a
couple not on the vam page, like the very rare clash under the I, in Liberty, the clash
on the back of the cap, both high and the one below and the M, above the D, in GOD
and the clashes on the inside of the right and left wreaths.
It will rake me awhile to upload all 16 pictures.
Enjoy, Bert

[bhinkle]

FIVE MORE PICTURES

[bhinkle]

I GOT THESE PICTURES A LITTLE OUT OF ORDER

[bhinkle]

MORE PICTURES AND I HOPE I UPLOADED ALL OF THEM

[keilg1]

Bert,

A most lovely coin and one of much discussion and fun in the past: http://www.vamworld.com/forum/viewtopic ... 80&p=50301.

Great pictures!

[bhinkle]

Thanks Gary,
I got my 1882 O out again and looked closer at the top of the cap, next to the ball.
Does that look like a clash?
Does your vam 38B have that Gary?
In addition I took better pictures of the clash between the eagle's head and wing
and the top of the right wreath, showing more clashes.
Thanks, Bert

[bhinkle]

I had bought this chash indicator a long time ago, to help
me visualize where and what causes the clashes on each side.
I is two round pieses, connecred is the middle, so it can
rotate or swivel around, to show where and what are causing
the clashes.
I was courious to what would cause a clash on the top of the
cap, next to the ball, like what I see on my 1882 O.
Gary, does your 1882 O VAM 38B have clashes, on the top of the
cap, next to the ball or anyone, with an 1882 O VAM 38B?
Thanks, Bert

[morganman]

38B is a total favorite with so much clashing and similarities to the 82 o/s series, including but
not limited to Rusty Die Pitting both OBV/REV, just like all O/S reverses

This vam is undervalued IMHO as 2015 VV valued a 64 at $1500 - then collectors discovered many more,,
but i have found but 2 in 65. As stated before i believe more die progression work etc needs done to tie
38B to the O/S series but nobody seems interested and i simply dont know how

Currently a ms 64 can be had for about $250 or about a lousy 17% of yesteryear values

[Bazzilini]

Not sure if it’s wishful thinking, but I found this on 1 of the 3 I have. The other 2 the back bone gets weaker and the serif is completely gone. I wanted other opinions before I bother sending it in for research. Thanks in advance for all input. I can post more pictures from the other 2 to show the fading of the backbone if it is indeed an E