New Morgan VAM Discovery - 1888-O 1F

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by nesvt, Oct 20, 2008.

  1. nesvt

    nesvt Coin Hoarder

    Received the letter from Leroy Van Allen over the weekend. Made a new 1888-O Morgan dollar variety discovery. It's been labeled VAM 1F. It has a partial clashed 'st' on the obverse from 'trust' on the reverse.

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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Congrats nesvt :thumb: How many new ones does that make for you now ?
     
  4. nesvt

    nesvt Coin Hoarder

    Thanks Doug. I think I'm up to the mid-30's.
     
  5. coleguy

    coleguy Coin Collector

    Wow! Old Leroy certainly has better eyes than me, because even with the enlarged pics I can't see anything there out of the ordinary. Am I looking in the wrong place, or what?
    Guy~
     
  6. nesvt

    nesvt Coin Hoarder


    Leroy won't assign a new VAM designation for regular clashing; however, if a letter was transfered when the two dies clashed, he will.

    The "hairvee" area shows two clash marks from 'st' in 'trust'. I've added a picture with lines. If you look at the clash guide on the bottom of the VAMworld clash die page you will get a better idea of where the letters appear.

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  7. coleguy

    coleguy Coin Collector

    Now I see it. The previous pic was too light and hard to make out just where to look. Thanks for the clarification.
    Guy~
     
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