daggit Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 I know nothing of Morgans when it comes to varieties but have read posts about the topic occaisionally. I think I have one with a die clash in a couple of spots but I don't know if this is something of any significance or not. Also if any of them with die cracks joining the letters are significant in any way. I am aware that several Morgans have die cracks just not sure if there are any worth looking into. The Morgan I have is an 1887, thought I would just pose these questions prior to attempting getting pics. Appreciate any direction or info on the subject. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Here's a link to evrything that you ever wanted to know about VAMs, but were afraid to ask. http://www.ashmore.com/index2.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stilson Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Die clashes need to include a letter to make it as a vam. (Clashed M on 1887) Some of the more progressed die cracks also make it. (A 1887 Donkey tail die break as an example. top 100 vam) For 1887 vams check here. Check VAMWorld I have a personal interest there since I posted some of my coins there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggit Posted October 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Here's a link to evrything that you ever wanted to know about VAMs, but were afraid to ask. http://www.ashmore.com/index2.htm Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggit Posted October 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Die clashes need to include a letter to make it as a vam. (Clashed M on 1887) Some of the more progressed die cracks also make it. (A 1887 Donkey tail die break as an example. top 100 vam) For 1887 vams check here. Check VAMWorld I have a personal interest there since I posted some of my coins there. Thanks Mark but I'm as lost as ever, guess I will just post a couple pics of odd stuff I see and I'm sure eventually someone might look and tell me whats up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggit Posted October 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 I don't see a letter here, but maybe you can tell me what it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggit Posted October 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 This is the other 1879 Morgan, nice die crack but also looks like some doubling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mark Stilson Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Here is a couple pictures from a post by Mr Lee. (Real nice layout on clashes. ) The lip clash is part of the wreath on the reverse. I have seen this one before though just could not find the post at vamworld. Check to see if there are any clashes which match these vams. 1b 7a 14a 24a 30a 50a 52 All of these also have some doubling on the date. And From what I see the 1879 were mainly know for double dates. Check that area closely. Some dates are what they call "slightly" doubled. Which is real tough to see unless under at least 30x. (At least for me anyways.) The die cracks unless the have a big chunk missing would not effect vam numbers. Also check to see if the 9 in 1879 is open or closed. The closed is the normal VAM 1. If the lower loop of the 9 does not touch then it is at least a vam 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggit Posted October 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Thank you for your help Mark, it's very appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stilson Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 With the one you have I would look in the area below the neck. If it has the imprint of the eagles wing edge look below it for marks. Hold it at an angle to the light and turn it clockwise or counter clock wise. Sometimes its easier seeing clashes from different angles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Look for this... That curved line coming out of her neck about halfway down is part of an N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggit Posted October 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Thank you both very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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