So.. I am new to collecting VAM Morgans / Peace.. I was going through my Morgan And Peace rolls.. And found several.. but my Question is.. I have found VAM coins.. Lets say a DD on the Date.. But on the Same coin reverse I can see a Die Crack that Identifies the coin as another type of VAM.. Are there multi VAM issues on single coins.. and if so what would you call it.. Say a VAM2B And a VAM6 On the same item.. Would I call it a VAM2B/6?
No, there can only one VAM. Many times die cracks aren't important for identifying a VAM. Certain areas are considered common for clash marks and die cracks and don't effect the VAM number.
Yep I agree. VAM numbers are unique to a die pair, encompassing both the obverse and reverse dies in a single reference number. Die breaks must be significant and visible to the naked eye in order to be listed.
Die breaks usually fall under die state, not die variety. VAMs are die varieties, identified by unique characteristics of the dies as made. That said, it's possible you have a new VAM which might be a new die marriage or heretofore unknown die. Not likely, but possible. It's also possible you have an old book which doesn't list all currenly known VAMs.
