1878 P Morgan Dollar VAM-85 New Discovery! New B1 Reverse!

someone in these economic times need to fill there registry set more than others, But I suspect they didn't get what they thought they would!...Still pretty heffty prise/cost for an EF 45

Don't forget the other one was not for sale....still its a gamble. if others are not found then its value ever increases...Others , more than one registry set needs to be filled...to be TOP POP..

I agree we need some sales to get a value. I bet if the one had sold for allot more than it did the other one would have been up for sale also. The longer we go without another being found the better chance that when one does come up for sale that it will sell for a higher price.I am going to be honest it would be hard for me not to sell the one I have for the right price and I am sure I am allot more attached to mine than he was either of the ones he has. I would like to see about 4 or 5 of them sold so we can establish a price, as soon as PCGS recognizes it that is when the prices will probably bump up some. NGC already does recognize the 85 and going to be in the registry set as well but PCGS will be the big one when they add it

I just found out the VAM-85 was voted the VAM Of The Year by the SSDC. here are the awards this year taken from VW




This is an honor I could not have ever dreamed of ever being nominated for, I am really speechless and for those of you that know me, that is a feat amongst itself

as soon as I get the award I will post pictures of it

Quote:
Written by Ashe, President of SSDC
If you were not around, the other awards included:

Terry Armstrong Award-- Alan Scott
A George Mallis Award, Article -- Leroy Van Allen
A George Mallis Award, Book -- John Roberts
VAM of the Year -- 1878 VAM 85, Kenneth Robb

I am very pleased the above people have been recognized for their efforts in the Vamming Hobby.

I would first like to Thank and have the Co-Founder, Leroy V. Allen, recognized for the Birth of amazing hobby of ours called VAMS, His efforts, time and unselfish contributions towards what I would refer to as a Passionate Drive of personal foresight for a research, turned passionate hobby for us ALL, I would also like to mention his Co-Founder, A.George Mallis, whom with out his assistance, I am sure, the hobby would of NOT been as it turned out to be,I also say, Thank you too, May He Rest In Peace.

Mr Scott, While I do NOT know you, I know of you and like the other people mentioned here, I know you have an outstanding knowledge of the Vamming hobby and also like the others, are very willing to share the knowledge and experiences you have with others and for this, I congratulate you too.

I also would like to Thank Mr.John Roberts, VamPicker, for his willingness to assist others with his seemingly endless knowledge of the Vamming hobby, I admire his devotion towards the growing of the hobby also he is a person to hope to become like for the mannerism, and kindness towards others he obviously shows us all everyday, Thank you.

I saved Kenneth Robb for the end for a reason, I have come to know Bryan, lol, since 2008 and have seen his interactions with others and his willingness to share his seemingly endless knowledge of the 1878's we have ALL come to love, but he obviously is one of three, lucky enough to have the VAM 85 in their collection.
I am so proud he was the recipient of an early Christmas present and made Vamming HISTORY,By using his obvious expertise and spotting the discovery coin, now known as the Vam-85. He is one of the most friendly, down to earth people I have met in a very long time and IMO, the discovery by him, could NOT of happened to a nicer person, Bryan I am so happy and proud of your accomplishments in the Vamming hobby, I wish you well and hope you the best of Health and Well being, God Bless you and your winning co-recipients, Mike....

More than well deserved...