Nice set! I have the same album as well as the 8166 version with clad and silver proofs (up to 2011/12). Some of my heaviest albums....
I assumed it was by the article line "obviously the coin that served as the model for this counterfeit’s obverse" referring to the 84CC VAM-7A but...
The counterfeit die is not cracked, it only has the impression of the die crack from the donor coin. That is the reason it appears more severe...
It's possible the counterfeiter chose the VAM-7A obverse because of the extensive die crack in an attempt to add credibility. The die cracks on...
With some searching possibly. It is a set left and tilted left which is not very common to my knowledge.
Very interesting Morgan. I would have grabbed that one as well just for the cool factor if nothing else..
This. I'm at the same point collecting Morgan Dollars. It's rare for me to purchase one without knowing the VAM nowadays. The mint mark location...
It is more than just the 5 wrapping around the center. How many? I don't know....
I've had this one since you guessed it, 1973..:)[ATTACH]
I was going to guess 64 and did notice there is no sign of cartwheel. Can we get after pictures when you're done detailing the slab?
I wouldn't trust that self slabber. Even if the toning is legit it's likely either a problem coin or waaaay over graded.
67FS
I can't believe it's not at least 66RB! What Jet Lee said -
I'm at 65 BN but 66 would not shock me..
64BN
1882-S is a tough nut to crack especially from images. I try to start with the mint mark looking at the location and for any signs of S/S then...
I voted MS64 but being a pre-finger holder slab the label could be MS63.
No grade. Questionable authenticity.
I went 68. I'm trying to break out of my conservative grading shell...:)
Much nicer than any I pulled from circulation which was post 1970. I would have guessed MS64FB before your reveal.
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