1888-O Morgan Dollar MS-61 PL - VAM-16 - Page 2

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MrPink2018 Pillar of the Community United States 2460 Posts	Posted 02/02/2026 8:06 pm Dearborn, when I started looking I was examining the date in relation to the denticles and the high O. from that point I just scrolled down the listing looking for 'far date, high/very high O'. I only settled at VAM-16 because the look of the dates matched. my guess may not be right, but that's a reasonable place to start looking for other markers. I think it's a round O, not an oval O. Quote: These would be good starter pics, would they not, MrPink? i think so... however, I'm no expert and am barely beyond a novice when it comes to VAMs. Quote: I got a photo of each image that relates to the Reference page. you da mang. see if you can find some of those other markers on your coin. ugh... I feel like I'm telling you what to do... I'm sure you know what to do & I don't need to be giving orders. i hope you can identify it. it's a gorgeous coin worthy of identifying it's VAM classification. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94812 Posts	Posted 02/02/2026 8:06 pm ok everyone, done with dinner (and MASH) so here are the images I got and the link to compare with. https://vamworld.com/wiki/1888-O_VAM-16 Doubling on bottom of 2nd 8* O set high, polishing line above right ribbon Date position not quite far Over polishing at jaw-neck junction Die scratch in nostril Die scratch above lower olive leaves Horizontal scratches around eagle's right foot Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
MrPink2018 Pillar of the Community United States 2460 Posts	Posted 02/02/2026 8:08 pm holy cow! looks like you have a match! nice! I was looking for exactly those things, but couldn't see them. sweet. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94812 Posts	Posted 02/02/2026 8:10 pm Thanks MrPink! these images matches that what is shown in VAM World Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94812 Posts	Posted 02/02/2026 8:12 pm Quote: you da mang. see if you can find some of those other markers on your coin. ugh... I feel like I'm telling you what to do... I'm sure you know what to do & I don't need to be giving orders. i hope you can identify it. it's a gorgeous coin worthy of identifying it's VAM classification. Thanks Jon for the orders looks like your post and my images went up at the same moment. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
MrPink2018 Pillar of the Community United States 2460 Posts	Posted 02/02/2026 8:18 pm ha! yeah, I noticed that. who's Jon? Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94812 Posts	Posted 02/02/2026 8:25 pm Quote: who's Jon? Oh, that would be makecents Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73717 Posts	Posted 02/02/2026 9:27 pm Nice Morgan dollar, Dearborn! It's awesome that it has a VAM too. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94812 Posts	Posted 02/02/2026 9:43 pm Thanks Errers and Varieties Yes, it is a pretty cool thing Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2119 Posts	Posted 02/02/2026 9:50 pm Quote: I thought that at first but not sure now. . . . Here is what my 1888 O looks like... The "O" looks way larger than on the OP 1888-o Morgan.. Edited by CoinForMe 02/02/2026 9:54 pm Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8731 Posts	Posted 02/02/2026 9:52 pm Nice job, guys! Great pics too, John. You nailed it, MrPink! -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8731 Posts	Posted 02/02/2026 10:05 pm Quote: The "O" looks way larger than on the OP 1888-o Morgan And you were correct. Nice job CoinForMe! -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94812 Posts	Posted 02/02/2026 10:20 pm Thanks makecents! Looks like your 'O' is more oval then round like mine CFM. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8731 Posts	Posted 02/02/2026 10:23 pm Quote: Looks like your 'O' is more oval then round like mine CFM. That would be the medium O, unlike yours which is the small o, that was what he was getting at. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94812 Posts	Posted 02/03/2026 06:14 am Yeah, thanks, that is that I was thinking, but I was getting tired.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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