1889 For VAM Attribution Discussion, 32? 6? 60?

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paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 04/03/2016 9:50 pm Having a bear of a time with this 1889 Philly since I don't have coin in hand. Things I've noted: - Neck clash obverse w/no letter transfer visible, no clash reverse at wing or wreath - Date position is far to very far, slanted, and 9 is high - Appears to have die subsidence / sinking - Very noticeable crack reverse from rim above E through RIC in AMERICA My initial thought was 32 based on date position & obv. clash but the plate coin for 32 does not have any rim cracks reverse. So I started looking at the far dates such as 6 & 60 but the reverse crack does not match up. Cannot really tell from photos about ear or date doubling. Any thoughts based on these photos? Thanks -AB Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff

twodsonegf Rest in Peace United States 637 Posts	Posted 04/04/2016 3:01 pm VAM-60 appears to be correct. Report this Post to the Staff
twodsonegf Rest in Peace United States 637 Posts	Posted 04/04/2016 3:02 pm It's hard to tell without the coin in hand, but I am guessing that you should be able to easily rule out V-6 and 32 simply based on the date doubling. Report this Post to the Staff
paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 04/04/2016 11:14 pm I'll scope it when I get it. Odd thing is date position matches 32 more than 6... Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff
paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 04/09/2016 8:41 pm With coin in hand I put it under the scope today finally -- confirmed VAM 60. Polishing lines match in wing feathers and under cap; date is correct position with high 9; ear is doubled; reverse die cracks match; chip in right of 2nd 8. PCGS MS64+ so I will add it to my SSDC registry tonight. VW only lists 4 coins in the census but I am not sure when the last time it was updated. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff
twodsonegf Rest in Peace United States 637 Posts	Posted 04/09/2016 8:50 pm The SSDC is always updated. The instance that you enter your coin, the census will be updated to 5 in registry. At 64+ that is a nice coin ;) Thanks for following up! Report this Post to the Staff
paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 04/09/2016 9:16 pm Yup, I just added it to my registry (paralyse) I'll take better pictures soon. It really pops for a 64+, blast white and tons of luster. I don't even know why they wasted the + on it, should be in a 65 holder. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff
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