1897 VAM 8 Morgan Dollar For Grading

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Jester Valued Member United States 210 Posts	Posted 01/18/2023 10:24 am I will be the first to admit, I am terrible at grading Morgans! I have just recently learned about VAMS (I know I've been under a rock). So naturally that led to me to VAM searching the Morgan Albums this morning. I just started with the Hot 50 list because otherwise it's a bit too overwhelming. Turns out I think I got a hit on this 1897 as a VAM 8 with doubled stars, doubled cap top, and slight chin doubling. It also has the full cartwheel. What grade would you give this Morgan and what does the VAM 8 add to it value wise if anything, how do I look that up? Edited by Jester 01/18/2023 10:48 am Report this Post to the Staff

Bump111 Pillar of the Community United States 3324 Posts	Posted 01/18/2023 11:32 am Looks like you nailed it. The die cracks on the rev also line up with the plate coin on VamWorld. SSDC price guide indicates that this particular VAM has little premium associated - perhaps 20% or so above normal dies. I also use Great Collection sold values as a guide. If you're starting a VAM collection, this is a good anchor coin. Congrats on the find and condolences on the madness you're entering into! "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae Report this Post to the Staff
ericgreen Pillar of the Community United States 1511 Posts	Posted 01/18/2023 11:44 am Very nice! Definitely a VAM-8. I do agree it has a slight premium with it. If it has a full cartwheel, then I will say MS-61. I cherry picked a VAM-8 as well last year http://goccf.com/t/428364 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/18/2023 12:04 pm I'll say MS-62. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18664 Posts	Posted 01/18/2023 12:54 pm the 97(P) are known for fairly sharp strikes. this one is average for strike. luster is broken in various areas on both sides. lots of hits and marks on the profile, neck, hair, above the eye and obv fields. reverse has a bad hit right in the sweet spot of the breast. shes been banged around a good bit probably in a bag. this one could be a poster child for MS61 as for value, where you look is based on whether the coin is slabbed or not and what TPG slabbed it. since yours is raw you can look in two places to get a fair market value 1. ebay sold items 2. Numismedia.com http://www.numismedia.com/fmv/fmv.shtml Report this Post to the Staff
Jester Valued Member United States 210 Posts	Posted 01/18/2023 2:09 pm Thanks for all the information. I think I found another Hot 50 - 1921-D VAM 1B1 . So many die cracks and right through her face too. This rabbit hole will keep me busy for a long while I am sure. It's fun to look at things a different way for a bit. Report this Post to the Staff
smat45 Pillar of the Community United States 2334 Posts	Posted 01/18/2023 9:33 pm Your VAM 8 is spot on... I would say MS-62 As mentioned...be careful about this VAM'n road...it can turn into a slipper sloop... Very rewarding...but very time consuming... smat Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36744 Posts	Posted 01/22/2023 4:13 pm AU-58 slider, not seeing this one at MS grade. Report this Post to the Staff
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