Posted 09/26/2021 3:35 pm
A good beginning point on the VAM site is the Attribution 101 page.
Don't try to absorb too much in one sitting. Take it slowly, and work through the major distinctions first.
I'd recommend starting with overall illustrations and device descriptions, in section 1.2.
After that, take some time to work through these sections. First, section 1.3 (major hub types). Second, I'd go to section 2.2 (date position). Third, I'd work through section 2,3 (mm position).
Then take one date and mint combo with very few VAMs. Examine each listing, and see how it all fits together. A good one to start with is 1895-O. It only has five known die pairs, and the identifiers are a really good example of the different things to look for.
Hope this helps!
Don't try to absorb too much in one sitting. Take it slowly, and work through the major distinctions first.
I'd recommend starting with overall illustrations and device descriptions, in section 1.2.
After that, take some time to work through these sections. First, section 1.3 (major hub types). Second, I'd go to section 2.2 (date position). Third, I'd work through section 2,3 (mm position).
Then take one date and mint combo with very few VAMs. Examine each listing, and see how it all fits together. A good one to start with is 1895-O. It only has five known die pairs, and the identifiers are a really good example of the different things to look for.
Hope this helps!
...thank you guys
