VAMWorld 2.0

This should have been included in my "Doom and Gloom" list.

Chris, that isn't a hole that broke out. My father was a Naval Reservist that served on active duty in the Pacific theater of operations in WWII. It happens. Dog tags get caught on things and get pulled off and lost in the heat of the moment. If they didn't, they wouldn't come with breakaway chains....

I just got my notice from PayPal indicating some policy changes for the sales of gold.
Though I haven't sold many gold coins on ebay, I'm stocking up with the intention of doing so.
I'm not sure how the new policies may affect me.
Any input is appreciated.

I've had many good experiences with Great Collections. They had a NGC label listed VAM that was mis-attributed. When I called Ian Russell, he took care of the problem immediately, in a way that was satisfying to both the buyer and sell. Perhaps if enough of us contacted Great Collections and told th...

In my opinion, feed finger marks on the die are just another form of die wear.
In the extreme, as with pitting, erosion and polishing, it may be considered a separate VAM.
I am glad I'm not the one that has to determine where the line is drawn.

I find your die charts very helpful, and I thank you for you research.
I hope some day you will render an opinion on the 1904-O VAMs 29 and 47 reverse dies.

Nice coin, nice Photos.
My series has a hat full of 11 degree rotations.
Thanks for sharing and welcome to the madness.

This is why I, as a Morgan aficionado, keep an open mind about Peace dollars.

With all respect, I hope you have considered Verdi-Care and/or Coin Care for that business under the chin.
Thanks for sharing.

Good for you sir.
Your accomplishments are cause for celebration. (And maybe sharing from the second production run?)

Thanks for that useful information. And the healthy discussion.

My oath was to support the Constitution and protect my country from enemies both domestic and abroad.
No expiration date.

Prior to Treasury sales, the 1904-O was considered a scarce and pricey coin. As an engineering student, I signed up for silver smithing classes when the Hunt brothers were driving silver towards $50. And I recall selling a stack of gold American Eagles when the purchase price was $200/oz, to pay a d...

John, as much as I too would like for Leroy to view a few of my coins, that is not what is important.
I think you summed up the situation very well, and have my complete support.
Prayers for Leroy and Marilyn.

It appears to be a Colonial Mexican coin.
Value is 4 Reals.
Minted 1542-1555 under Carlos I.
I am not familiar with the G-M mint mark.

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces14988.html

I may not soon recover the investments I put into VAMs, but the fun and the learning experience is worth a million dollars. Special thanks to Alan, JR, JB and so many others that have given me their time and wisdom. And who knows, if the market turns, my '04-O reference set may someday be worth some...

My humble opinion only, Morganman, but I think the coins you are offering (especially the gold) are a more attractive investment than than paper promises.
I'm in agreement with you on this one.

I agree Alan. Then explain why John has attacked my position without any evidence.

I'm touched by the experience.

And you dare not identify it and assail it.
You've called me an anti-semite. The only arrow left in your quiver is to call me a pedophile.
If you want to discuss my meme, post it and criticize it.
But you won't.
Because it is true.
And it isn't anti-semitic, it is anti Central Banker.