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Paid $36 to PCGS for grading May 2019, but found PVC damage. Resubmitted to PCGS for restoration for $46.67 ($140 for group 3 items) plus shipping. Total spent = $36 + $47 = $83
Paid $36 to PCGS for grading May 2019, but found PVC damage. Resubmitted to PCGS for restoration for $46.67 ($140 for group 3 items) plus shipping. Total spent = $36 + $47 = $83
1922 $1 PCGS MS63 VAM-1A, Line in Tiara Peace Dollar - Top 50 VAM. Scarce die variety among the "Top 50" most popular die varieties on Peace Dollars. This one has "old blue holder" and is conservatively graded, looks at least MS64 (dealer David Lawrence ranked it "5/5" in eye appeal). At time of purchase, there were only 72 examples of this variety in the PCGS database (15 of which graded MS 63), and only 15 of those ranked better than this coin. Paid $175 for Connor from dealer David Lawrence website online 7/11/2022 (reduced from initial $200 retail asking price, by making offer). PCGS retail $220 at time of purchase.
1922 $1 PCGS MS63 VAM-1A, Line in Tiara Peace Dollar - Top 50 VAM. Scarce die variety among the "Top 50" most popular die varieties on Peace Dollars. This one has "old blue holder" and is conservatively graded, looks at least MS64 (dealer David Lawrence ranked it "5/5" in eye appeal). At time of purchase, there were only 72 examples of this variety in the PCGS database (15 of which graded MS 63), and only 15 of those ranked better than this coin. Paid $175 for Connor from dealer David Lawrence website online 7/11/2022 (reduced from initial $200 retail asking price, by making offer). PCGS retail $220 at time of purchase.
1922 Peace Silver Dollar PCGS AU55 VAM 1F Field Break Top 50. Purchased 11/15/2023 at eBay for Connor for $103.13 total ($99 bid + $4.13 shipping) in 3-bid auction. This rare die variety on the 1922 Peace Dollar is one of the most popular ('Top 50") and well-recognized among VAM die variety collectors. There is a giant die crack on the reverse, above the word "Dollar", which crosses several rays in the background. This "late die state" (LDS) is readily visible to the naked eye and most desirable. At time of purchase, the PCGS retail price was $225 in AU55, so this was a bargain for just $103.13. Connor's conservative maximum bid was $115 total. At time of purchase, the PCGS census recorded only 163 total known examples graded at PCGS, of which only 60 were higher graded than this AU55 coin. The coin has some small black tarnish spots, and has a "hazy" luster.
1922 Peace Silver Dollar PCGS AU55 VAM 1F Field Break Top 50. Purchased 11/15/2023 at eBay for Connor for $103.13 total ($99 bid + $4.13 shipping) in 3-bid auction. This rare die variety on the 1922 Peace Dollar is one of the most popular ('Top 50") and well-recognized among VAM die variety collectors. There is a giant die crack on the reverse, above the word "Dollar", which crosses several rays in the background. This "late die state" (LDS) is readily visible to the naked eye and most desirable. At time of purchase, the PCGS retail price was $225 in AU55, so this was a bargain for just $103.13. Connor's conservative maximum bid was $115 total. At time of purchase, the PCGS census recorded only 163 total known examples graded at PCGS, of which only 60 were higher graded than this AU55 coin. The coin has some small black tarnish spots, and has a "hazy" luster.
1922 Peace Dollar VAM-2A Top 50 Ear Ring LDS PCGS AU58 purchased at 30-bid eBay auction 3/14/2022 for $213.50 + $5.40 shipping = $218.90 total. The next highest bids were $211, $200, $188, $177. Connor already had one in NGC MS62 holder, but wanted another one in PCGS holder at fair price (one of his favorites). The "earring" die variety is an obvious extra blob of metal readily visible to the naked eye under Liberty's ear. The eBay seller noted "it is a very sought after Error Coin, as it is now recognized as an official error in the PCGS Grading System!!" and described it in his eBay listing with hyperbole as "1922 Silver Peace Dollar Extremely Rare ERROR Coin - VAM 2A EARRING!!! PCGS HOT !!"
1922 Peace Dollar VAM-2A Top 50 Ear Ring LDS PCGS AU58 purchased at 30-bid eBay auction 3/14/2022 for $213.50 + $5.40 shipping = $218.90 total. The next highest bids were $211, $200, $188, $177. Connor already had one in NGC MS62 holder, but wanted another one in PCGS holder at fair price (one of his favorites). The "earring" die variety is an obvious extra blob of metal readily visible to the naked eye under Liberty's ear. The eBay seller noted "it is a very sought after Error Coin, as it is now recognized as an official error in the PCGS Grading System!!" and described it in his eBay listing with hyperbole as "1922 Silver Peace Dollar Extremely Rare ERROR Coin - VAM 2A EARRING!!! PCGS HOT !!"
1922 Peace Dollar VAM-2A Top 50 Ear Ring LDS PCGS AU58 purchased at 30-bid eBay auction 3/14/2022 for $213.50 + $5.40 shipping = $218.90 total. The next highest bids were $211, $200, $188, $177. Connor already had one in NGC MS62 holder, but wanted another one in PCGS holder at fair price (one of his favorites). The "earring" die variety is an obvious extra blob of metal readily visible to the naked eye under Liberty's ear. The eBay seller noted "it is a very sought after Error Coin, as it is now recognized as an official error in the PCGS Grading System!!" and described it in his eBay listing with hyperbole as "1922 Silver Peace Dollar Extremely Rare ERROR Coin - VAM 2A EARRING!!! PCGS HOT !!"
1922 VAM 2C Peace Dollar MS62, Extra hair "Top 50" die variety, ex-California pedigree. This was purchased as part of a group of 4 different 1922 peace dollar VAM varieties, all Top-50's, at eBay auction 11/22/2021 (3-bid auction for total $371.11 + $5 shipping). Connor had allocated $115 portion to this coin, which was one of 2 coins in the group of 4 which he needed for his Top-50 VAM set.
1922 VAM 2C Peace Dollar MS62, Extra hair "Top 50" die variety, ex-California pedigree. This was purchased as part of a group of 4 different 1922 peace dollar VAM varieties, all Top-50's, at eBay auction 11/22/2021 (3-bid auction for total $371.11 + $5 shipping). Connor had allocated $115 portion to this coin, which was one of 2 coins in the group of 4 which he needed for his Top-50 VAM set.
1922 VAM 2E MS62 Peace dollar, "Wing Break" die variety, among "Top 50" most popular VAMs. This was purchased as part of a group of 4 different 1922 peace dollar VAM varieties, all Top-50's, at eBay auction 11/22/2021 (3-bid auction for total $371.11 + $5 shipping). Allocated $106.11 portion to this coin, which was one of 2 coins in the group of 4 which he needed for his Top-50 VAM set. Connor noted this variety sells conservatively for $105 in market place
1922 VAM 2E MS62 Peace dollar, "Wing Break" die variety, among "Top 50" most popular VAMs. This was purchased as part of a group of 4 different 1922 peace dollar VAM varieties, all Top-50's, at eBay auction 11/22/2021 (3-bid auction for total $371.11 + $5 shipping). Allocated $106.11 portion to this coin, which was one of 2 coins in the group of 4 which he needed for his Top-50 VAM set. Connor noted this variety sells conservatively for $105 in market place
1922 PCGS MS63 VAM 2F "Hair Pin" Peace Dollar, "Top 50" die variety, ex-California pedigree. Paid $80 ($75 + $5 shipping) in 1-bid eBay auction 12/2/2021 for Connor
1922 PCGS MS63 VAM 2F "Hair Pin" Peace Dollar, "Top 50" die variety, ex-California pedigree. Paid $80 ($75 + $5 shipping) in 1-bid eBay auction 12/2/2021 for Connor
1922 PCGS MS63 VAM 2F "Hair Pin" Peace Dollar, "Top 50" die variety, ex-California pedigree. Paid $80 ($75 + $5 shipping) in 1-bid eBay auction 12/2/2021 for Connor
1922 Peace $1 PCGS MS63 VAM4 Doubled Motto "Top 50" die variety. Purchased 8/7/2023 at Kelleher auction for Connor, as $79.50 portion of Lot 47 (group of 4 VAMs from 1922 for total $190 hammer bid + 20% commission + 1.5% shipping = $230.93 total). Prior to auction, Connor's price research had found 4 prior sales for comparison ($74, $107, $109, $139). Connor was prepared to bid as high as $105 value towards this one, but got it for just $79.50.
1922 Peace $1 PCGS MS63 VAM4 Doubled Motto "Top 50" die variety. Purchased 8/7/2023 at Kelleher auction for Connor, as $79.50 portion of Lot 47 (group of 4 VAMs from 1922 for total $190 hammer bid + 20% commission + 1.5% shipping = $230.93 total). Prior to auction, Connor's price research had found 4 prior sales for comparison ($74, $107, $109, $139). Connor was prepared to bid as high as $105 value towards this one, but got it for just $79.50.
1922 Peace $1 PCGS MS63 VAM4 Doubled Motto "Top 50" die variety. Purchased 8/7/2023 at Kelleher auction for Connor, as $79.50 portion of Lot 47 (group of 4 VAMs from 1922 for total $190 hammer bid + 20% commission + 1.5% shipping = $230.93 total). Prior to auction, Connor's price research had found 4 prior sales for comparison ($74, $107, $109, $139). Connor was prepared to bid as high as $105 value towards this one, but got it for just $79.50.
1922 $1 Peace Tripled Leaves VAM-5 MS63 PCGS. A Top 50 Variety. Won at public auction 9/16/2021 for $100 bid + 20% commission + S&H = $127.97. The same auction also featured another identical graded coin, which sold for slightly higher. This was the cheaper of the two for sale that day. PCGS retail at time of purchase was $175, but similar sold $153 at eBay in 02/2021. Other similar coins have sold at Heritage ranging in price from $106 (in 12/2013) up to $176 (in 01/2013). We got it for Connor at fair market price. This VAM die variety is characterized by doubling of the leaves on the reverse. Total PCGS population for all grades is only 81 (including 19 MS64, 20 MS63) as of date of purchase.
1922 $1 Peace Tripled Leaves VAM-5 MS63 PCGS. A Top 50 Variety. Won at public auction 9/16/2021 for $100 bid + 20% commission + S&H = $127.97. The same auction also featured another identical graded coin, which sold for slightly higher. This was the cheaper of the two for sale that day. PCGS retail at time of purchase was $175, but similar sold $153 at eBay in 02/2021. Other similar coins have sold at Heritage ranging in price from $106 (in 12/2013) up to $176 (in 01/2013). We got it for Connor at fair market price. This VAM die variety is characterized by doubling of the leaves on the reverse. Total PCGS population for all grades is only 81 (including 19 MS64, 20 MS63) as of date of purchase.
1922 Peace Dollar PCGS MS62 "Scar Cheek" VAM 5A die variety. Connor notes this coin exhibits the later stages of the die crack, so the variety is more noticeable. It is technically sub-variety "VAM 5A 3" due to an additional die break on the hair of lady liberty and having a die gouge below "G". Although it is not part of the "Elite 30" set, it is part of the "Top 50" set, and relatively scarce (only 37 better in PCGS population). Purchased $160.50 ($157.50 bid + $3 shipping) at eBay 9/17/2020 (20-bid auction by 9 bidders including self-bidding owner). "Top 50" most popular die variety list.
1922 Peace Dollar PCGS MS62 "Scar Cheek" VAM 5A die variety. Connor notes this coin exhibits the later stages of the die crack, so the variety is more noticeable. It is technically sub-variety "VAM 5A 3" due to an additional die break on the hair of lady liberty and having a die gouge below "G". Although it is not part of the "Elite 30" set, it is part of the "Top 50" set, and relatively scarce (only 37 better in PCGS population). Purchased $160.50 ($157.50 bid + $3 shipping) at eBay 9/17/2020 (20-bid auction by 9 bidders including self-bidding owner). "Top 50" most popular die variety list.
1922 Peace Dollar PCGS MS62 "Scar Cheek" VAM 5A die variety. Connor notes this coin exhibits the later stages of the die crack, so the variety is more noticeable. It is technically sub-variety "VAM 5A 3" due to an additional die break on the hair of lady liberty and having a die gouge below "G". Although it is not part of the "Elite 30" set, it is part of the "Top 50" set, and relatively scarce (only 37 better in PCGS population). Purchased $160.50 ($157.50 bid + $3 shipping) at eBay 9/17/2020 (20-bid auction by 9 bidders including self-bidding owner). "Top 50" most popular die variety list.
1922 Peace Dollar PCGS MS62 "Scar Cheek" VAM 5A die variety. Connor notes this coin exhibits the later stages of the die crack, so the variety is more noticeable. It is technically sub-variety "VAM 5A 3" due to an additional die break on the hair of lady liberty and having a die gouge below "G". Although it is not part of the "Elite 30" set, it is part of the "Top 50" set, and relatively scarce (only 37 better in PCGS population). Purchased $160.50 ($157.50 bid + $3 shipping) at eBay 9/17/2020 (20-bid auction by 9 bidders including self-bidding owner). "Top 50" most popular die variety list.
1922 Peace Silver Dollar Top 50 VAM 5B TDR MS63 PCGS Wing Break Rare. Large die crack on eagle's wing, visible to naked eye. TDR = "Triple Die Reverse". At time of purchase, total PCGS population was 66, with only 15 examples graded higher. Of those, only 3 similar examples sold within the past 13 years ($404 eBay 6/2011, $329 Heritage 12/2013, $180 David Lawrence 12/2020). However, one grade below (MS62) sold twice in 7/2013 for $353. Purchased for $361.11 (our full max bid) at eBay auction 2/15/2024 for Connor. Barely won the auction, which had 59 bids - allmost all of them placed by one other inexperienced bidder, although most of his bids were in $275 range. If that other bidder hadn't shown interest, it would have otherwise sold for as low as $200.
1922 Peace Silver Dollar Top 50 VAM 5B TDR MS63 PCGS Wing Break Rare. Large die crack on eagle's wing, visible to naked eye. TDR = "Triple Die Reverse". At time of purchase, total PCGS population was 66, with only 15 examples graded higher. Of those, only 3 similar examples sold within the past 13 years ($404 eBay 6/2011, $329 Heritage 12/2013, $180 David Lawrence 12/2020). However, one grade below (MS62) sold twice in 7/2013 for $353. Purchased for $361.11 (our full max bid) at eBay auction 2/15/2024 for Connor. Barely won the auction, which had 59 bids - allmost all of them placed by one other inexperienced bidder, although most of his bids were in $275 range. If that other bidder hadn't shown interest, it would have otherwise sold for as low as $200.
1922 Peace Silver Dollar Top 50 VAM 5B TDR MS63 PCGS Wing Break Rare. Large die crack on eagle's wing, visible to naked eye. TDR = "Triple Die Reverse". At time of purchase, total PCGS population was 66, with only 15 examples graded higher. Of those, only 3 similar examples sold within the past 13 years ($404 eBay 6/2011, $329 Heritage 12/2013, $180 David Lawrence 12/2020). However, one grade below (MS62) sold twice in 7/2013 for $353. Purchased for $361.11 (our full max bid) at eBay auction 2/15/2024 for Connor. Barely won the auction, which had 59 bids - allmost all of them placed by one other inexperienced bidder, although most of his bids were in $275 range. If that other bidder hadn't shown interest, it would have otherwise sold for as low as $200.
1922 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM-5C TDR Eroded Face Top 50. The eBay seller described it as "1922 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM 5C R6 talon triple, rusty die patches on face". Paid $230 ($225 buy-it-now + $5 shipping) eBay 3/11/2023. Connor had noted it was "super duper cheap" and at an "all time low" price. We bought it immediately for Connor. Rare variety - at time of purchase, the PCGS pop was only 9 in this grade, with only 5 graded higher. Consistently sell for $280.
1922 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM-5C TDR Eroded Face Top 50. The eBay seller described it as "1922 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM 5C R6 talon triple, rusty die patches on face". Paid $230 ($225 buy-it-now + $5 shipping) eBay 3/11/2023. Connor had noted it was "super duper cheap" and at an "all time low" price. We bought it immediately for Connor. Rare variety - at time of purchase, the PCGS pop was only 9 in this grade, with only 5 graded higher. Consistently sell for $280.
1922 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM-5C TDR Eroded Face Top 50. The eBay seller described it as "1922 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM 5C R6 talon triple, rusty die patches on face". Paid $230 ($225 buy-it-now + $5 shipping) eBay 3/11/2023. Connor had noted it was "super duper cheap" and at an "all time low" price. We bought it immediately for Connor. Rare variety - at time of purchase, the PCGS pop was only 9 in this grade, with only 5 graded higher. Consistently sell for $280.
1922 PCGS MS65 VAM 6 Doubled Leaves Peace Dollar, "Top 50" die variety. Purchased 11/14/2021 at eBay auction for $460.55 (12 bidders, next highest bids were $455.55 and $425).
1922 PCGS MS65 VAM 6 Doubled Leaves Peace Dollar, "Top 50" die variety. Purchased 11/14/2021 at eBay auction for $460.55 (12 bidders, next highest bids were $455.55 and $425).
1922 PCGS MS65 VAM 6 Doubled Leaves Peace Dollar, "Top 50" die variety. Purchased 11/14/2021 at eBay auction for $460.55 (12 bidders, next highest bids were $455.55 and $425).
1922 PCGS MS65 VAM 6 Doubled Leaves Peace Dollar, "Top 50" die variety. Purchased 11/14/2021 at eBay auction for $460.55 (12 bidders, next highest bids were $455.55 and $425).
1922 PCGS MS65 VAM 6 Doubled Leaves Peace Dollar, "Top 50" die variety. Purchased 11/14/2021 at eBay auction for $460.55 (12 bidders, next highest bids were $455.55 and $425).
1922 VAM 7 Doubled Wing PCGS MS64 Peace Dollar, among "Top 50" die varieties. Purchased at eBay 3/26/2020 for $140 portion of $590 bundle deal for group of 3 VAM Peace dollars in MS64 (1924 VAM2 Doubled Reverse $360 buy-it-now, 1923 Doubled Tiara $140 buy-it-now, 1922 VAM7 Doubled Wing $140 buy-it-now) from eBay seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkson, WA). The bundle deal reduced total price by $50 from $640 to $590.
1922 VAM 7 Doubled Wing PCGS MS64 Peace Dollar, among "Top 50" die varieties. Purchased at eBay 3/26/2020 for $140 portion of $590 bundle deal for group of 3 VAM Peace dollars in MS64 (1924 VAM2 Doubled Reverse $360 buy-it-now, 1923 Doubled Tiara $140 buy-it-now, 1922 VAM7 Doubled Wing $140 buy-it-now) from eBay seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkson, WA). The bundle deal reduced total price by $50 from $640 to $590.
1922 VAM 7 Doubled Wing PCGS MS64 Peace Dollar, among "Top 50" die varieties. Purchased at eBay 3/26/2020 for $140 portion of $590 bundle deal for group of 3 VAM Peace dollars in MS64 (1924 VAM2 Doubled Reverse $360 buy-it-now, 1923 Doubled Tiara $140 buy-it-now, 1922 VAM7 Doubled Wing $140 buy-it-now) from eBay seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkson, WA). The bundle deal reduced total price by $50 from $640 to $590.
1922 VAM 7 Doubled Wing PCGS MS64 Peace Dollar, among "Top 50" die varieties. Purchased at eBay 3/26/2020 for $140 portion of $590 bundle deal for group of 3 VAM Peace dollars in MS64 (1924 VAM2 Doubled Reverse $360 buy-it-now, 1923 Doubled Tiara $140 buy-it-now, 1922 VAM7 Doubled Wing $140 buy-it-now) from eBay seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkson, WA). The bundle deal reduced total price by $50 from $640 to $590.
1922 $1 PCGS AU53 VAM 8, Doubled Tiara Peace Dollar - Top 50 VAM. Scarce die variety among the "Top 50" most popular die varieties on Peace Dollars. At time of purchase, there were only 71 examples of this variety in the PCGS database (1 of which in AU 53), 68 of which were higher grade than this example. Paid $64.31 ($61.56 + $2.75 shipping) for Connor at eBay 7/26/2022 in 6-bidder auction (next highest bids $60.56, $50.26). PCGS retail $65 at time of purchase. This exact coin previously sold 10/10/2016 for $70 at David Lawrence Coin Auctions and then sold again on 1/8/2021 for $81 through Heritage Auctions. So we acquired it at its lowest price yet ($64.31). Coin has slight gold toning on obverse
1922 $1 PCGS AU53 VAM 8, Doubled Tiara Peace Dollar - Top 50 VAM. Scarce die variety among the "Top 50" most popular die varieties on Peace Dollars. At time of purchase, there were only 71 examples of this variety in the PCGS database (1 of which in AU 53), 68 of which were higher grade than this example. Paid $64.31 ($61.56 + $2.75 shipping) for Connor at eBay 7/26/2022 in 6-bidder auction (next highest bids $60.56, $50.26). PCGS retail $65 at time of purchase. This exact coin previously sold 10/10/2016 for $70 at David Lawrence Coin Auctions and then sold again on 1/8/2021 for $81 through Heritage Auctions. So we acquired it at its lowest price yet ($64.31). Coin has slight gold toning on obverse
1922 $1 PCGS AU53 VAM 8, Doubled Tiara Peace Dollar - Top 50 VAM. Scarce die variety among the "Top 50" most popular die varieties on Peace Dollars. At time of purchase, there were only 71 examples of this variety in the PCGS database (1 of which in AU 53), 68 of which were higher grade than this example. Paid $64.31 ($61.56 + $2.75 shipping) for Connor at eBay 7/26/2022 in 6-bidder auction (next highest bids $60.56, $50.26). PCGS retail $65 at time of purchase. This exact coin previously sold 10/10/2016 for $70 at David Lawrence Coin Auctions and then sold again on 1/8/2021 for $81 through Heritage Auctions. So we acquired it at its lowest price yet ($64.31). Coin has slight gold toning on obverse
1922 Peace Dollar PCGS MS63 with "moustache" die variety (VAM-12A). Ex-California collection. Old "blue" holder. Rarely available for sale at a reasonable price in this condition. Some milky white spots on obverse above "IN" and below "Y". Purchased at eBay 7/12/2020 in 1-bid auction for $250 for Connor. For comparison, same variety in MS62 sold for $180 at eBay. California Pedigree: Owned by Lloyd Gabbert (April 8, 1938 - August 16, 2015), who was a resident of Sacramento, CA. Based on old coin forums, it appears that he suffered from Alzheimer’s for years before passing. It also appears that he enjoyed golfing as a pastime.
1922 Peace Dollar PCGS MS63 with "moustache" die variety (VAM-12A). Ex-California collection. Old "blue" holder. Rarely available for sale at a reasonable price in this condition. Some milky white spots on obverse above "IN" and below "Y". Purchased at eBay 7/12/2020 in 1-bid auction for $250 for Connor. For comparison, same variety in MS62 sold for $180 at eBay. California Pedigree: Owned by Lloyd Gabbert (April 8, 1938 - August 16, 2015), who was a resident of Sacramento, CA. Based on old coin forums, it appears that he suffered from Alzheimer’s for years before passing. It also appears that he enjoyed golfing as a pastime.
1922 Peace Dollar PCGS MS63 with "moustache" die variety (VAM-12A). Ex-California collection. Old "blue" holder. Rarely available for sale at a reasonable price in this condition. Some milky white spots on obverse above "IN" and below "Y". Purchased at eBay 7/12/2020 in 1-bid auction for $250 for Connor. For comparison, same variety in MS62 sold for $180 at eBay. California Pedigree: Owned by Lloyd Gabbert (April 8, 1938 - August 16, 2015), who was a resident of Sacramento, CA. Based on old coin forums, it appears that he suffered from Alzheimer’s for years before passing. It also appears that he enjoyed golfing as a pastime.
1922 Peace Dollar PCGS MS63 with "moustache" die variety (VAM-12A). Ex-California collection. Old "blue" holder. Rarely available for sale at a reasonable price in this condition. Some milky white spots on obverse above "IN" and below "Y". Purchased at eBay 7/12/2020 in 1-bid auction for $250 for Connor. For comparison, same variety in MS62 sold for $180 at eBay. California Pedigree: Owned by Lloyd Gabbert (April 8, 1938 - August 16, 2015), who was a resident of Sacramento, CA. Based on old coin forums, it appears that he suffered from Alzheimer’s for years before passing. It also appears that he enjoyed golfing as a pastime.
1922 Peace Dollar PCGS MS63 with "moustache" die variety (VAM-12A). Ex-California collection. Old "blue" holder. Rarely available for sale at a reasonable price in this condition. Some milky white spots on obverse above "IN" and below "Y". Purchased at eBay 7/12/2020 in 1-bid auction for $250 for Connor. For comparison, same variety in MS62 sold for $180 at eBay. California Pedigree: Owned by Lloyd Gabbert (April 8, 1938 - August 16, 2015), who was a resident of Sacramento, CA. Based on old coin forums, it appears that he suffered from Alzheimer’s for years before passing. It also appears that he enjoyed golfing as a pastime.
1922-D VAM 3 PCGS MS62 Peace Dollar, "Top 50" VAM die variety "Doubled Leaves" on reverse. Very scarce in this condition. At time of purchase, only 18 coins graded higher in PGGS census. Purchased 6/16/2022 at eBay auction (7 bidders) for $271 + $2.45 shipping = $273.45 total for Connor. The next highest 3 bids clustered in $251-$266 range. This VAM’s title is self-explanatory as it has doubling on the leaves (on the reverse below the eagle), but also has doubling on the downward feathers near the eagle’s talons. This VAM is truly difficult to spot in the wild (even with the coin in-hand). Therefore, it is expected that only 49 total examples (6 of which in MS 62) were registered by PCGS at time of purchase. As there is an imbalance in supply/demand, PCGS values MS 62 at $300.
1922-D VAM 3 PCGS MS62 Peace Dollar, "Top 50" VAM die variety "Doubled Leaves" on reverse. Very scarce in this condition. At time of purchase, only 18 coins graded higher in PGGS census. Purchased 6/16/2022 at eBay auction (7 bidders) for $271 + $2.45 shipping = $273.45 total for Connor. The next highest 3 bids clustered in $251-$266 range. This VAM’s title is self-explanatory as it has doubling on the leaves (on the reverse below the eagle), but also has doubling on the downward feathers near the eagle’s talons. This VAM is truly difficult to spot in the wild (even with the coin in-hand). Therefore, it is expected that only 49 total examples (6 of which in MS 62) were registered by PCGS at time of purchase. As there is an imbalance in supply/demand, PCGS values MS 62 at $300.
1922-D VAM 3 PCGS MS62 Peace Dollar, "Top 50" VAM die variety "Doubled Leaves" on reverse. Very scarce in this condition. At time of purchase, only 18 coins graded higher in PGGS census. Purchased 6/16/2022 at eBay auction (7 bidders) for $271 + $2.45 shipping = $273.45 total for Connor. The next highest 3 bids clustered in $251-$266 range. This VAM’s title is self-explanatory as it has doubling on the leaves (on the reverse below the eagle), but also has doubling on the downward feathers near the eagle’s talons. This VAM is truly difficult to spot in the wild (even with the coin in-hand). Therefore, it is expected that only 49 total examples (6 of which in MS 62) were registered by PCGS at time of purchase. As there is an imbalance in supply/demand, PCGS values MS 62 at $300.
1922-D Peace PCGS AU55 VAM 4 Doubled Motto, "Top 50" die variety. Paid $150.00 in 1-bid eBay auction 9/26/2023 for Connor, from seller "eaglenestore" (Mellinger), after the seller turned down our offer for $130. This is an uncommon variety, and as Connor explained, it's a subtle variety that's harder to recognize. At the time of purchase, retail PCGS value was $300 (total population of 63 examples, 11 of which are AU55, and 33 higher than AU55)
1922-D Peace PCGS AU55 VAM 4 Doubled Motto, "Top 50" die variety. Paid $150.00 in 1-bid eBay auction 9/26/2023 for Connor, from seller "eaglenestore" (Mellinger), after the seller turned down our offer for $130. This is an uncommon variety, and as Connor explained, it's a subtle variety that's harder to recognize. At the time of purchase, retail PCGS value was $300 (total population of 63 examples, 11 of which are AU55, and 33 higher than AU55)
1922-D Peace PCGS AU55 VAM 4 Doubled Motto, "Top 50" die variety. Paid $150.00 in 1-bid eBay auction 9/26/2023 for Connor, from seller "eaglenestore" (Mellinger), after the seller turned down our offer for $130. This is an uncommon variety, and as Connor explained, it's a subtle variety that's harder to recognize. At the time of purchase, retail PCGS value was $300 (total population of 63 examples, 11 of which are AU55, and 33 higher than AU55)
1922-D Peace Dollar PCGS AU55 VAM-7 Tripled Reverse Top 50 die variety, CAC certified, ex-California collection. Paid $156.98 total ($149.99 buy-it-now + $6.99 shipping) at eBay 5/3/2024 from seller Bob Carr (Herding Turtles Coins, LLC) of Louisville, CO. Connor needed this one for his set, and purchased it for buy-it-now price, as it is rarely available. At time of purchase, PCGS census was only 42 examples of this grade or higher.
1922-D Peace Dollar PCGS AU55 VAM-7 Tripled Reverse Top 50 die variety, CAC certified, ex-California collection. Paid $156.98 total ($149.99 buy-it-now + $6.99 shipping) at eBay 5/3/2024 from seller Bob Carr (Herding Turtles Coins, LLC) of Louisville, CO. Connor needed this one for his set, and purchased it for buy-it-now price, as it is rarely available. At time of purchase, PCGS census was only 42 examples of this grade or higher.
1922-D Peace Dollar PCGS AU55 VAM-7 Tripled Reverse Top 50 die variety, CAC certified, ex-California collection. Paid $156.98 total ($149.99 buy-it-now + $6.99 shipping) at eBay 5/3/2024 from seller Bob Carr (Herding Turtles Coins, LLC) of Louisville, CO. Connor needed this one for his set, and purchased it for buy-it-now price, as it is rarely available. At time of purchase, PCGS census was only 42 examples of this grade or higher.
1922-S $1 Tripled Reverse, VAM-3, Top 50, MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/2 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). Purchased at Heritage auctions 1/15/2021. Winning bid $440 + $88 buyers premium (20%) = $528 total. Also paid $9.13 shipping (portion of $27 shipping charge for group of 5 coins purchased for $1,593.09). For Connor's VAM collection. At time of purchase, PCGS book value was $1,500.
1922-S Peace Dollar VAM-5A Elite-30 Over-polished Rays PCGS XF40. Extremely scarce VAM die variety, with only 7 known in PCGS population census. Included among the “Elite 30" varieties. The VAM 5A variety consists of "Doubled Eagles Neck & Wing, Over-polished/Missing Reverse Rays", and is Rarity 6. As Connor noted, even circulated examples retail for hundreds of dollars. Surprisingly fairly priced in XF40 at $69 buy-it-now + $2.99 shipping = $71.99 total at eBay 11/6/2021 for Connor.
1922-S Peace Dollar VAM-5A Elite-30 Over-polished Rays PCGS XF40. Extremely scarce VAM die variety, with only 7 known in PCGS population census. Included among the “Elite 30" varieties. The VAM 5A variety consists of "Doubled Eagles Neck & Wing, Over-polished/Missing Reverse Rays", and is Rarity 6. As Connor noted, even circulated examples retail for hundreds of dollars. Surprisingly fairly priced in XF40 at $69 buy-it-now + $2.99 shipping = $71.99 total at eBay 11/6/2021 for Connor.
1922-S Peace Dollar PCGS MS63 VAM-10. This is rare "Elite 30" die variety with "Extra Ray" in mountain on reverse and Die File Lines. Very low population for this variety at PCGS. Bargained down from initial asking price of $329.93 to $250 at eBay 8/30/2020, by citing comparable MS63 VAM-10 for sale at eBay for $240 retail. For reference, this precise coin was previously sold for $192 at Heritage Auction on January 15, 2020. The base coin (1922-S MS63) is worth about $75-100, so most of the value is for the rare VAM die variety.
1922-S Peace Dollar PCGS MS63 VAM-10. This is rare "Elite 30" die variety with "Extra Ray" in mountain on reverse and Die File Lines. Very low population for this variety at PCGS. Bargained down from initial asking price of $329.93 to $250 at eBay 8/30/2020, by citing comparable MS63 VAM-10 for sale at eBay for $240 retail. For reference, this precise coin was previously sold for $192 at Heritage Auction on January 15, 2020. The base coin (1922-S MS63) is worth about $75-100, so most of the value is for the rare VAM die variety.
1922-S Peace Dollar PCGS MS63 VAM-10. This is rare "Elite 30" die variety with "Extra Ray" in mountain on reverse and Die File Lines. Very low population for this variety at PCGS. Bargained down from initial asking price of $329.93 to $250 at eBay 8/30/2020, by citing comparable MS63 VAM-10 for sale at eBay for $240 retail. For reference, this precise coin was previously sold for $192 at Heritage Auction on January 15, 2020. The base coin (1922-S MS63) is worth about $75-100, so most of the value is for the rare VAM die variety.
1922-S Peace Dollar PCGS MS63 VAM-10. This is rare "Elite 30" die variety with "Extra Ray" in mountain on reverse and Die File Lines. Very low population for this variety at PCGS. Bargained down from initial asking price of $329.93 to $250 at eBay 8/30/2020, by citing comparable MS63 VAM-10 for sale at eBay for $240 retail. For reference, this precise coin was previously sold for $192 at Heritage Auction on January 15, 2020. The base coin (1922-S MS63) is worth about $75-100, so most of the value is for the rare VAM die variety.
1922-S Peace Dollar PCGS MS63 VAM-10. This is rare "Elite 30" die variety with "Extra Ray" in mountain on reverse and Die File Lines. Very low population for this variety at PCGS. Bargained down from initial asking price of $329.93 to $250 at eBay 8/30/2020, by citing comparable MS63 VAM-10 for sale at eBay for $240 retail. For reference, this precise coin was previously sold for $192 at Heritage Auction on January 15, 2020. The base coin (1922-S MS63) is worth about $75-100, so most of the value is for the rare VAM die variety.
1922-S Peace Dollar PCGS MS63 VAM-10. This is rare "Elite 30" die variety with "Extra Ray" in mountain on reverse and Die File Lines. Very low population for this variety at PCGS. Bargained down from initial asking price of $329.93 to $250 at eBay 8/30/2020, by citing comparable MS63 VAM-10 for sale at eBay for $240 retail. For reference, this precise coin was previously sold for $192 at Heritage Auction on January 15, 2020. The base coin (1922-S MS63) is worth about $75-100, so most of the value is for the rare VAM die variety.
1923 PCGS MS64 VAM-1A "Whisker Jaw" Silver Peace Dollar, VAM 1A Variety, ex-California collection. Seller was asking $293.95 at eBay (unrealistically above $210 PCGS retail price). He was temporarily offering it for sale for $220.46 (25% off), but accepted $205 by "make-an-offer". Superior quality example of this die variety (look at horizontal bar under Liberty's chin), worthy of full-retail price in my opinion
1923 PCGS MS64 VAM-1A "Whisker Jaw" Silver Peace Dollar, VAM 1A Variety, ex-California collection. Seller was asking $293.95 at eBay (unrealistically above $210 PCGS retail price). He was temporarily offering it for sale for $220.46 (25% off), but accepted $205 by "make-an-offer". Superior quality example of this die variety (look at horizontal bar under Liberty's chin), worthy of full-retail price in my opinion
1923 PCGS MS64 VAM-1A "Whisker Jaw" Silver Peace Dollar, VAM 1A Variety, ex-California collection. Seller was asking $293.95 at eBay (unrealistically above $210 PCGS retail price). He was temporarily offering it for sale for $220.46 (25% off), but accepted $205 by "make-an-offer". Superior quality example of this die variety (look at horizontal bar under Liberty's chin), worthy of full-retail price in my opinion
1923 Peace Dollar PCGS MS63 VAM-1B Extra Hair, "Top-50" VAM die variety. The die error (die crack) caused an extra blob of "hair" on the back top of Liberty's neck to be present. Because it's so easy to spot in circulation, this is not a rare variety (total population of 181 as of 6/13/2021). Connor noted they typically sell between $95-120, but in the past sold for more. Seller noted "some toning and milky hazing" (resembling "snot" in front of Liberty's nose). However, Connor noted the "snot" doesn't look as prominent on other photos taken of the same coin in the past when it was sold at Heritage Aug 14, 2011 (for $253) and June 26, 2019 (for $174). Dealer was originally asking $105 + $2.99 shipping at eBay as a “buy-it-now,” but accepted our private offer for $98 total ($95 +$3 shipping). At the time of purchase, PCGS values this coin at $135.
1923 Peace Dollar PCGS MS63 VAM-1B Extra Hair, "Top-50" VAM die variety. The die error (die crack) caused an extra blob of "hair" on the back top of Liberty's neck to be present. Because it's so easy to spot in circulation, this is not a rare variety (total population of 181 as of 6/13/2021). Connor noted they typically sell between $95-120, but in the past sold for more. Seller noted "some toning and milky hazing" (resembling "snot" in front of Liberty's nose). However, Connor noted the "snot" doesn't look as prominent on other photos taken of the same coin in the past when it was sold at Heritage Aug 14, 2011 (for $253) and June 26, 2019 (for $174). Dealer was originally asking $105 + $2.99 shipping at eBay as a “buy-it-now,” but accepted our private offer for $98 total ($95 +$3 shipping). At the time of purchase, PCGS values this coin at $135.
1923 Peace Dollar PCGS MS63 VAM-1B Extra Hair, "Top-50" VAM die variety. The die error (die crack) caused an extra blob of "hair" on the back top of Liberty's neck to be present. Because it's so easy to spot in circulation, this is not a rare variety (total population of 181 as of 6/13/2021). Connor noted they typically sell between $95-120, but in the past sold for more. Seller noted "some toning and milky hazing" (resembling "snot" in front of Liberty's nose). However, Connor noted the "snot" doesn't look as prominent on other photos taken of the same coin in the past when it was sold at Heritage Aug 14, 2011 (for $253) and June 26, 2019 (for $174). Dealer was originally asking $105 + $2.99 shipping at eBay as a “buy-it-now,” but accepted our private offer for $98 total ($95 +$3 shipping). At the time of purchase, PCGS values this coin at $135.
1923 VAM 1C PCGS MS62 Top 50 "Tail on O" Peace Dollar. This is among the "Top 50" VAM die varieties on Peace Dollars. One of the most exaggerated “Late Die States” (LDS) known. The die crack is below the "O" of "DOLLAR" on the reverse, visible to naked eye. A total of 122 examples in all grades attributed by PCGS at time of purchase, 26 of which graded MS 62. Purchased $250 at eBay 5/23/2022 buy-it-now from seller in Arizona. This was full PCGS retail ($250) at the time, but these are rarely available for sale. However, many previous examples sold for $100+ above retail on Heritage Auctions.
1923 VAM 1C PCGS MS62 Top 50 "Tail on O" Peace Dollar. This is among the "Top 50" VAM die varieties on Peace Dollars. One of the most exaggerated “Late Die States” (LDS) known. The die crack is below the "O" of "DOLLAR" on the reverse, visible to naked eye. A total of 122 examples in all grades attributed by PCGS at time of purchase, 26 of which graded MS 62. Purchased $250 at eBay 5/23/2022 buy-it-now from seller in Arizona. This was full PCGS retail ($250) at the time, but these are rarely available for sale. However, many previous examples sold for $100+ above retail on Heritage Auctions.
1923 VAM-1D PCGS MS63 Peace Silver Dollar Whisker Cheek, in high grade. Purchased 7/26/2023 at eBay for $195, negotiated down from initial asking price of $224.95. Seller described it as "Caked with Luster! So so Frosty!". Connor felt the $225 price was fair, but he already had 2 lower grade examples of this same variety, so we had the luxury of negotiating for a better price. We initially asked $180, and the seller counter-offered $199, and we ended up negotiating somewhere in the middle at $195. At time of purchase, there was a PCGS population of only 29 higher graded examples
1923 VAM-1D PCGS MS63 Peace Silver Dollar Whisker Cheek, in high grade. Purchased 7/26/2023 at eBay for $195, negotiated down from initial asking price of $224.95. Seller described it as "Caked with Luster! So so Frosty!". Connor felt the $225 price was fair, but he already had 2 lower grade examples of this same variety, so we had the luxury of negotiating for a better price. We initially asked $180, and the seller counter-offered $199, and we ended up negotiating somewhere in the middle at $195. At time of purchase, there was a PCGS population of only 29 higher graded examples
1923 VAM-1D PCGS MS63 Peace Silver Dollar Whisker Cheek, in high grade. Purchased 7/26/2023 at eBay for $195, negotiated down from initial asking price of $224.95. Seller described it as "Caked with Luster! So so Frosty!". Connor felt the $225 price was fair, but he already had 2 lower grade examples of this same variety, so we had the luxury of negotiating for a better price. We initially asked $180, and the seller counter-offered $199, and we ended up negotiating somewhere in the middle at $195. At time of purchase, there was a PCGS population of only 29 higher graded examples
1923 VAM-1D PCGS MS63 Peace Silver Dollar Whisker Cheek, in high grade. Purchased 7/26/2023 at eBay for $195, negotiated down from initial asking price of $224.95. Seller described it as "Caked with Luster! So so Frosty!". Connor felt the $225 price was fair, but he already had 2 lower grade examples of this same variety, so we had the luxury of negotiating for a better price. We initially asked $180, and the seller counter-offered $199, and we ended up negotiating somewhere in the middle at $195. At time of purchase, there was a PCGS population of only 29 higher graded examples
1923 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM 1F Chin Bar "Top 50" die variety. Purchased 5/7/2021 for $85 at eBay ("buy-it-now", after the seller had gradually reduced price over months from $140 to $120 to $100 to $85). Note: seller's eBay description had mislabeled it as "VAM 2F" instead of "VAM 1F". Purchased for Connor, who noted there is only a total population of 181 (66 of which in MS64 grade), and that they typically sell for around $100-110 despite PCGS book value of $130
1923 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM 1F Chin Bar "Top 50" die variety. Purchased 5/7/2021 for $85 at eBay ("buy-it-now", after the seller had gradually reduced price over months from $140 to $120 to $100 to $85). Note: seller's eBay description had mislabeled it as "VAM 2F" instead of "VAM 1F". Purchased for Connor, who noted there is only a total population of 181 (66 of which in MS64 grade), and that they typically sell for around $100-110 despite PCGS book value of $130
1923 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM 1F Chin Bar "Top 50" die variety. Purchased 5/7/2021 for $85 at eBay ("buy-it-now", after the seller had gradually reduced price over months from $140 to $120 to $100 to $85). Note: seller's eBay description had mislabeled it as "VAM 2F" instead of "VAM 1F". Purchased for Connor, who noted there is only a total population of 181 (66 of which in MS64 grade), and that they typically sell for around $100-110 despite PCGS book value of $130
1923 Peace MS63 VAM 1G Tiara Die Gouge. Notice the thin horizontal dash-line stretching across the rays of Liberty's tiara. This die variety is among the "Elite 30" most desirable die varieties. See "VAM world" online. Purchased $100 at eBay 8/3/2020 in 1-bid auction from “eagleneststore” for Connor. On August 8, 2021, a similar example (MS 63 — #40243673) sold as a “buy-it-now” for $250 on eBay.
1923 Peace MS63 VAM 1G Tiara Die Gouge. Notice the thin horizontal dash-line stretching across the rays of Liberty's tiara. This die variety is among the "Elite 30" most desirable die varieties. See "VAM world" online. Purchased $100 at eBay 8/3/2020 in 1-bid auction from “eagleneststore” for Connor. On August 8, 2021, a similar example (MS 63 — #40243673) sold as a “buy-it-now” for $250 on eBay.
1923 Peace MS63 VAM 1G Tiara Die Gouge. Notice the thin horizontal dash-line stretching across the rays of Liberty's tiara. This die variety is among the "Elite 30" most desirable die varieties. See "VAM world" online. Purchased $100 at eBay 8/3/2020 in 1-bid auction from “eagleneststore” for Connor. On August 8, 2021, a similar example (MS 63 — #40243673) sold as a “buy-it-now” for $250 on eBay.
1923 Peace MS63 VAM 1G Tiara Die Gouge. Notice the thin horizontal dash-line stretching across the rays of Liberty's tiara. This die variety is among the "Elite 30" most desirable die varieties. See "VAM world" online. Purchased $100 at eBay 8/3/2020 in 1-bid auction from “eagleneststore” for Connor. On August 8, 2021, a similar example (MS 63 — #40243673) sold as a “buy-it-now” for $250 on eBay.
1923 Peace Dollar $1 PCGS MS64 VAM 1-O Bar Wing Top 50 VAM Silver Dollar. Paid $127.50 at eBay 9/5/2021 in 6-bidder auction. Next highest bids were $125 and $100. PCGS value at time of purchase was $375 retail, but they go unsold for $270 buy-it-now at eBay, and more typically sell at eBay for $150-190. The lowest historic price was $129 in July 2016. We placed a max bid $155 for Connor, but won it for only $127.50, close to lowest historic price The VAM die variety is characterized by a spike ("Bar") line above the eagle's shoulder wing on the reverse. If you look closely, there is also a die crack going through the eagle's head.
1923 Peace Dollar $1 PCGS MS64 VAM 1-O Bar Wing Top 50 VAM Silver Dollar. Paid $127.50 at eBay 9/5/2021 in 6-bidder auction. Next highest bids were $125 and $100. PCGS value at time of purchase was $375 retail, but they go unsold for $270 buy-it-now at eBay, and more typically sell at eBay for $150-190. The lowest historic price was $129 in July 2016. We placed a max bid $155 for Connor, but won it for only $127.50, close to lowest historic price The VAM die variety is characterized by a spike ("Bar") line above the eagle's shoulder wing on the reverse. If you look closely, there is also a die crack going through the eagle's head.
1923 Peace Dollar $1 PCGS MS64 VAM 1-O Bar Wing Top 50 VAM Silver Dollar. Paid $127.50 at eBay 9/5/2021 in 6-bidder auction. Next highest bids were $125 and $100. PCGS value at time of purchase was $375 retail, but they go unsold for $270 buy-it-now at eBay, and more typically sell at eBay for $150-190. The lowest historic price was $129 in July 2016. We placed a max bid $155 for Connor, but won it for only $127.50, close to lowest historic price The VAM die variety is characterized by a spike ("Bar") line above the eagle's shoulder wing on the reverse. If you look closely, there is also a die crack going through the eagle's head.
1923 Peace Dollar $1 PCGS MS64 VAM 1-O Bar Wing Top 50 VAM Silver Dollar. Paid $127.50 at eBay 9/5/2021 in 6-bidder auction. Next highest bids were $125 and $100. PCGS value at time of purchase was $375 retail, but they go unsold for $270 buy-it-now at eBay, and more typically sell at eBay for $150-190. The lowest historic price was $129 in July 2016. We placed a max bid $155 for Connor, but won it for only $127.50, close to lowest historic price The VAM die variety is characterized by a spike ("Bar") line above the eagle's shoulder wing on the reverse. If you look closely, there is also a die crack going through the eagle's head.
1923 Peace Dollar $1 PCGS MS64 VAM 1-O Bar Wing Top 50 VAM Silver Dollar. Paid $127.50 at eBay 9/5/2021 in 6-bidder auction. Next highest bids were $125 and $100. PCGS value at time of purchase was $375 retail, but they go unsold for $270 buy-it-now at eBay, and more typically sell at eBay for $150-190. The lowest historic price was $129 in July 2016. We placed a max bid $155 for Connor, but won it for only $127.50, close to lowest historic price The VAM die variety is characterized by a spike ("Bar") line above the eagle's shoulder wing on the reverse. If you look closely, there is also a die crack going through the eagle's head.
1923 Peace $1 Dollar PCGS MS65 VAM IV Extra Hair in old blue holder. Although the PCGS label does not identify this variety as among the "Elite 30", Connor notes this is the most common die variety among the "Elite 30" VAM die varieties on peace dollars. Once added to our PCGS inventory, the PCGS website correctly treated it as "Elite 30" for purposes of their online competitive Elite 30 set. Purchased for $158.00 total at Daniel F Kelleher Auctions 8/7/2023. This was lot 54 in Sale 2005. Although the PCGS retail value for the VAM was $300, the greysheet value for a non-VAM was only $95, and Kelleher's presale estimate was only $60-80 (prior to 20% commission), which was unrealistic since Connor noted these typically sell between $155-220 for the VAM. Connor was prepared to bid up to $180 value for it, but won it for a hammer price of $130. After adding 20% commission, and 1.5% for shipping, the total paid for this coin was $158.00.
1923 Peace $1 Dollar PCGS MS65 VAM IV Extra Hair in old blue holder. Although the PCGS label does not identify this variety as among the "Elite 30", Connor notes this is the most common die variety among the "Elite 30" VAM die varieties on peace dollars. Once added to our PCGS inventory, the PCGS website correctly treated it as "Elite 30" for purposes of their online competitive Elite 30 set. Purchased for $158.00 total at Daniel F Kelleher Auctions 8/7/2023. This was lot 54 in Sale 2005. Although the PCGS retail value for the VAM was $300, the greysheet value for a non-VAM was only $95, and Kelleher's presale estimate was only $60-80 (prior to 20% commission), which was unrealistic since Connor noted these typically sell between $155-220 for the VAM. Connor was prepared to bid up to $180 value for it, but won it for a hammer price of $130. After adding 20% commission, and 1.5% for shipping, the total paid for this coin was $158.00.
1923 Peace $1 Dollar PCGS MS65 VAM IV Extra Hair in old blue holder. Although the PCGS label does not identify this variety as among the "Elite 30", Connor notes this is the most common die variety among the "Elite 30" VAM die varieties on peace dollars. Once added to our PCGS inventory, the PCGS website correctly treated it as "Elite 30" for purposes of their online competitive Elite 30 set. Purchased for $158.00 total at Daniel F Kelleher Auctions 8/7/2023. This was lot 54 in Sale 2005. Although the PCGS retail value for the VAM was $300, the greysheet value for a non-VAM was only $95, and Kelleher's presale estimate was only $60-80 (prior to 20% commission), which was unrealistic since Connor noted these typically sell between $155-220 for the VAM. Connor was prepared to bid up to $180 value for it, but won it for a hammer price of $130. After adding 20% commission, and 1.5% for shipping, the total paid for this coin was $158.00.
1923 PCGS MS64 Peace Dollar VAM Doubled Tiara, among "Top 50" set of die varieties. Purchased at eBay 3/26/2020 for $130 portion of $590 bundle deal for group of 3 VAM Peace dollars in MS64 (1924 VAM2 Doubled Reverse $360 buy-it-now, 1923 Doubled Tiara $140 buy-it-now, 1922 VAM7 Doubled Wing $140 buy-it-now) from eBay seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkson, WA). The bundle deal reduced total price by $50 from $640 to $590.
1923 PCGS MS64 Peace Dollar VAM Doubled Tiara, among "Top 50" set of die varieties. Purchased at eBay 3/26/2020 for $130 portion of $590 bundle deal for group of 3 VAM Peace dollars in MS64 (1924 VAM2 Doubled Reverse $360 buy-it-now, 1923 Doubled Tiara $140 buy-it-now, 1922 VAM7 Doubled Wing $140 buy-it-now) from eBay seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkson, WA). The bundle deal reduced total price by $50 from $640 to $590.
1923 PCGS MS64 Peace Dollar VAM Doubled Tiara, among "Top 50" set of die varieties. Purchased at eBay 3/26/2020 for $130 portion of $590 bundle deal for group of 3 VAM Peace dollars in MS64 (1924 VAM2 Doubled Reverse $360 buy-it-now, 1923 Doubled Tiara $140 buy-it-now, 1922 VAM7 Doubled Wing $140 buy-it-now) from eBay seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkson, WA). The bundle deal reduced total price by $50 from $640 to $590.
1923 PCGS MS64 Peace Dollar VAM Doubled Tiara, among "Top 50" set of die varieties. Purchased at eBay 3/26/2020 for $130 portion of $590 bundle deal for group of 3 VAM Peace dollars in MS64 (1924 VAM2 Doubled Reverse $360 buy-it-now, 1923 Doubled Tiara $140 buy-it-now, 1922 VAM7 Doubled Wing $140 buy-it-now) from eBay seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkson, WA). The bundle deal reduced total price by $50 from $640 to $590.
1923 VAM 3 PCGS MS63 peace dollar. This was purchased as part of a group of 6 different 1923 peace dollar VAM varieties, all but one of them being Top-50's, at eBay auction 11/22/2021 (9-bid auction for total $632 + $5 shipping). Connor had allocated $130 portion to this coin, which was one of 2 coins in the group of 6 which he needed for his Top-50 VAM set. Connor was willing to pay full retail ($130) for this at the time. However, final total sale price of the group of 6 was $24 less than Connor's top bid. Applied $6 discount to this coin, so $130 - 6 = $124 for this coin
1923 VAM 3 PCGS MS63 peace dollar. This was purchased as part of a group of 6 different 1923 peace dollar VAM varieties, all but one of them being Top-50's, at eBay auction 11/22/2021 (9-bid auction for total $632 + $5 shipping). Connor had allocated $130 portion to this coin, which was one of 2 coins in the group of 6 which he needed for his Top-50 VAM set. Connor was willing to pay full retail ($130) for this at the time. However, final total sale price of the group of 6 was $24 less than Connor's top bid. Applied $6 discount to this coin, so $130 - 6 = $124 for this coin
1923-D Peace Dollar PCGS MS62 VAM 1E “Extra Hair” die variety. Although it is among the group of "Elite 30" die varieties on Peace Dollars, it is so uncommon (total of 24 examples in all grades) that there was no known market price history at the time of purchase yet. Then suddenly about 5 examples came up for sale all at once at a Heritage auction in Sept 2022, and this was one of two examples in MS62 for sale (the other example selling for $216 — not including shipping/handling), now setting the new official market value at PCGS. At time of purchase, the PCGS population reported only 3 examples of this VAM in MS62, and only 5 higher graded. Purchased for $223.68 total ($175 high-bid + $35 commission + $13.68 S&H) in Heritage auction 9/19/2022 for Connor's colleciton.
1923-D Peace Dollar PCGS MS62 VAM 1E “Extra Hair” die variety. Although it is among the group of "Elite 30" die varieties on Peace Dollars, it is so uncommon (total of 24 examples in all grades) that there was no known market price history at the time of purchase yet. Then suddenly about 5 examples came up for sale all at once at a Heritage auction in Sept 2022, and this was one of two examples in MS62 for sale (the other example selling for $216 — not including shipping/handling), now setting the new official market value at PCGS. At time of purchase, the PCGS population reported only 3 examples of this VAM in MS62, and only 5 higher graded. Purchased for $223.68 total ($175 high-bid + $35 commission + $13.68 S&H) in Heritage auction 9/19/2022 for Connor's colleciton.
1923-D Peace Dollar PCGS MS62 VAM 1E “Extra Hair” die variety. Although it is among the group of "Elite 30" die varieties on Peace Dollars, it is so uncommon (total of 24 examples in all grades) that there was no known market price history at the time of purchase yet. Then suddenly about 5 examples came up for sale all at once at a Heritage auction in Sept 2022, and this was one of two examples in MS62 for sale (the other example selling for $216 — not including shipping/handling), now setting the new official market value at PCGS. At time of purchase, the PCGS population reported only 3 examples of this VAM in MS62, and only 5 higher graded. Purchased for $223.68 total ($175 high-bid + $35 commission + $13.68 S&H) in Heritage auction 9/19/2022 for Connor's colleciton.
1923-D Peace Dollar PCGS MS62 VAM 1E “Extra Hair” die variety. Although it is among the group of "Elite 30" die varieties on Peace Dollars, it is so uncommon (total of 24 examples in all grades) that there was no known market price history at the time of purchase yet. Then suddenly about 5 examples came up for sale all at once at a Heritage auction in Sept 2022, and this was one of two examples in MS62 for sale (the other example selling for $216 — not including shipping/handling), now setting the new official market value at PCGS. At time of purchase, the PCGS population reported only 3 examples of this VAM in MS62, and only 5 higher graded. Purchased for $223.68 total ($175 high-bid + $35 commission + $13.68 S&H) in Heritage auction 9/19/2022 for Connor's colleciton.
1923-D Peace Silver Dollar PCGS MS62 VAM 2 Doubled Eagle Head. Rare "Top 50" die variety. Purchased for Connor at eBay 1/27/2024 in 25-bid auction for $351 from dealer Rockford Coin & Stamp Center of Rockford, Illinois. This is one of the scarcer "Top 50" VAM die varieties, for which Connor had been hunting for an affordable example for a long time.
1923-D Peace Silver Dollar PCGS MS62 VAM 2 Doubled Eagle Head. Rare "Top 50" die variety. Purchased for Connor at eBay 1/27/2024 in 25-bid auction for $351 from dealer Rockford Coin & Stamp Center of Rockford, Illinois. This is one of the scarcer "Top 50" VAM die varieties, for which Connor had been hunting for an affordable example for a long time.
1923-S Peace Dollar PCGS AU58 VAM 1C “Pitted Reverse” die variety. It bears this name due to there being a rough texture/pitting on and near the “N” in “ONE DOLLAR” on the reverse. The pitting starts at the tip of the tail and works its way up to the third ray protruding from the tail feathers of the eagle. This is one of the Top-50 most popular die varieties on Peace Dollars ("Top 50" set). At time of purchase, the PCGS population reported only 82 total known examples of this VAM, 17 of which graded AU 58 and 45 examples graded higher. At time of purchase, PCGS values coin at $100, but only one known example sold in December 2013 for $165. Purchased for $58.45 ($56 high-bid + $2.45 shipping) in 5-bidder eBay auction 6/16/2022 for Connor. Most of the bids were concentrated in $45-55 range. We had actually bid as high as $138.11 (based on prior sales prices for this variety), and were very pleasantly surprised to win it for just $58.45.
1923-S Peace Dollar PCGS AU58 VAM 1C “Pitted Reverse” die variety. It bears this name due to there being a rough texture/pitting on and near the “N” in “ONE DOLLAR” on the reverse. The pitting starts at the tip of the tail and works its way up to the third ray protruding from the tail feathers of the eagle. This is one of the Top-50 most popular die varieties on Peace Dollars ("Top 50" set). At time of purchase, the PCGS population reported only 82 total known examples of this VAM, 17 of which graded AU 58 and 45 examples graded higher. At time of purchase, PCGS values coin at $100, but only one known example sold in December 2013 for $165. Purchased for $58.45 ($56 high-bid + $2.45 shipping) in 5-bidder eBay auction 6/16/2022 for Connor. Most of the bids were concentrated in $45-55 range. We had actually bid as high as $138.11 (based on prior sales prices for this variety), and were very pleasantly surprised to win it for just $58.45.
1924 $1 PCGS MS62 VAM-1A “Bar D” Silver Peace Dollar - Top 50 VAM. Scarce die variety among the "Top 50" most popular die varieties on Peace Dollars. At time of purchase, PCGS only has 57 total examples, 6 of which graded MS 62, and only 34 better examples of this variety in the PCGS database. Conservatively graded MS62 in old blue holder, but looks better than most MS62's, and might be under-graded. Purchased $140 at eBay 7/4/2022 (buy-it-now) for Connor from dealer David Lawrence, who had priced it fairly (PCGS retail $185 at time of purchase)
1924 $1 PCGS MS62 VAM-1A “Bar D” Silver Peace Dollar - Top 50 VAM. Scarce die variety among the "Top 50" most popular die varieties on Peace Dollars. At time of purchase, PCGS only has 57 total examples, 6 of which graded MS 62, and only 34 better examples of this variety in the PCGS database. Conservatively graded MS62 in old blue holder, but looks better than most MS62's, and might be under-graded. Purchased $140 at eBay 7/4/2022 (buy-it-now) for Connor from dealer David Lawrence, who had priced it fairly (PCGS retail $185 at time of purchase)
1924 $1 PCGS MS62 VAM-1A “Bar D” Silver Peace Dollar - Top 50 VAM. Scarce die variety among the "Top 50" most popular die varieties on Peace Dollars. At time of purchase, PCGS only has 57 total examples, 6 of which graded MS 62, and only 34 better examples of this variety in the PCGS database. Conservatively graded MS62 in old blue holder, but looks better than most MS62's, and might be under-graded. Purchased $140 at eBay 7/4/2022 (buy-it-now) for Connor from dealer David Lawrence, who had priced it fairly (PCGS retail $185 at time of purchase)
1924 $1 PCGS MS62 VAM-1A “Bar D” Silver Peace Dollar - Top 50 VAM. Scarce die variety among the "Top 50" most popular die varieties on Peace Dollars. At time of purchase, PCGS only has 57 total examples, 6 of which graded MS 62, and only 34 better examples of this variety in the PCGS database. Conservatively graded MS62 in old blue holder, but looks better than most MS62's, and might be under-graded. Purchased $140 at eBay 7/4/2022 (buy-it-now) for Connor from dealer David Lawrence, who had priced it fairly (PCGS retail $185 at time of purchase)
1924 VAM 2 Doubled Reverse MS64 Peace Dollar, among "Top 50" die varieties. Purchased at eBay 3/26/2020 for $320 portion of $590 bundle deal for group of 3 VAM Peace dollars in MS64 (1924 VAM2 Doubled Reverse $360 buy-it-now, 1923 Doubled Tiara $140 buy-it-now, 1922 VAM7 Doubled Wing $140 buy-it-now) from eBay seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkson, WA). The bundle deal reduced total price by $50 from $640 to $590. This same exact coin previously sold for $375 on March 20, 2017 at David Lawrence Internet Auction.
1924 VAM 2 Doubled Reverse MS64 Peace Dollar, among "Top 50" die varieties. Purchased at eBay 3/26/2020 for $320 portion of $590 bundle deal for group of 3 VAM Peace dollars in MS64 (1924 VAM2 Doubled Reverse $360 buy-it-now, 1923 Doubled Tiara $140 buy-it-now, 1922 VAM7 Doubled Wing $140 buy-it-now) from eBay seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkson, WA). The bundle deal reduced total price by $50 from $640 to $590. This same exact coin previously sold for $375 on March 20, 2017 at David Lawrence Internet Auction.
1924 VAM 2 Doubled Reverse MS64 Peace Dollar, among "Top 50" die varieties. Purchased at eBay 3/26/2020 for $320 portion of $590 bundle deal for group of 3 VAM Peace dollars in MS64 (1924 VAM2 Doubled Reverse $360 buy-it-now, 1923 Doubled Tiara $140 buy-it-now, 1922 VAM7 Doubled Wing $140 buy-it-now) from eBay seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkson, WA). The bundle deal reduced total price by $50 from $640 to $590. This same exact coin previously sold for $375 on March 20, 2017 at David Lawrence Internet Auction.
1924 VAM 2 Doubled Reverse MS64 Peace Dollar, among "Top 50" die varieties. Purchased at eBay 3/26/2020 for $320 portion of $590 bundle deal for group of 3 VAM Peace dollars in MS64 (1924 VAM2 Doubled Reverse $360 buy-it-now, 1923 Doubled Tiara $140 buy-it-now, 1922 VAM7 Doubled Wing $140 buy-it-now) from eBay seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkson, WA). The bundle deal reduced total price by $50 from $640 to $590. This same exact coin previously sold for $375 on March 20, 2017 at David Lawrence Internet Auction.
1924 VAM 2 Doubled Reverse MS64 Peace Dollar, among "Top 50" die varieties. Purchased at eBay 3/26/2020 for $320 portion of $590 bundle deal for group of 3 VAM Peace dollars in MS64 (1924 VAM2 Doubled Reverse $360 buy-it-now, 1923 Doubled Tiara $140 buy-it-now, 1922 VAM7 Doubled Wing $140 buy-it-now) from eBay seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkson, WA). The bundle deal reduced total price by $50 from $640 to $590. This same exact coin previously sold for $375 on March 20, 2017 at David Lawrence Internet Auction.
1924 VAM 2 Doubled Reverse MS64 Peace Dollar, among "Top 50" die varieties. Purchased at eBay 3/26/2020 for $320 portion of $590 bundle deal for group of 3 VAM Peace dollars in MS64 (1924 VAM2 Doubled Reverse $360 buy-it-now, 1923 Doubled Tiara $140 buy-it-now, 1922 VAM7 Doubled Wing $140 buy-it-now) from eBay seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkson, WA). The bundle deal reduced total price by $50 from $640 to $590. This same exact coin previously sold for $375 on March 20, 2017 at David Lawrence Internet Auction.
1924 VAM 2 Doubled Reverse MS64 Peace Dollar, among "Top 50" die varieties. Purchased at eBay 3/26/2020 for $320 portion of $590 bundle deal for group of 3 VAM Peace dollars in MS64 (1924 VAM2 Doubled Reverse $360 buy-it-now, 1923 Doubled Tiara $140 buy-it-now, 1922 VAM7 Doubled Wing $140 buy-it-now) from eBay seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkson, WA). The bundle deal reduced total price by $50 from $640 to $590. This same exact coin previously sold for $375 on March 20, 2017 at David Lawrence Internet Auction.
1924 VAM 2 Doubled Reverse MS64 Peace Dollar, among "Top 50" die varieties. Purchased at eBay 3/26/2020 for $320 portion of $590 bundle deal for group of 3 VAM Peace dollars in MS64 (1924 VAM2 Doubled Reverse $360 buy-it-now, 1923 Doubled Tiara $140 buy-it-now, 1922 VAM7 Doubled Wing $140 buy-it-now) from eBay seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkson, WA). The bundle deal reduced total price by $50 from $640 to $590. This same exact coin previously sold for $375 on March 20, 2017 at David Lawrence Internet Auction.
1924 $1 VAM-8A, Extra Hair MS64 PCGS. A Top 50 Variety. PCGS Population: (12/4 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). Purchased at Heritage auctions 1/15/2021. Winning bid $380 + $76 buyers premium (20%) = $456 total. Also paid $7.89 shipping (portion of $27 shipping charge for group of 5 coins purchased for $1,593.09). For Connor's VAM collection. At time of purchase, PCGS book value was $500.
1925 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64, VAM 1A Tiara Die Gouge, a popular "Top 50" die crack variety. David Lawrence ranked its "eye appeal" as 4/5 stars, and its degree of toning as "1/10". Looks very shiny, as if it may have been lightly dipped at one time in the past. At time of purchase, the PCGS pop report recorded only 17 coins of same grade, and only 28 higher. Rare to find in this condition. Purchased 11/28/2022 at online auction (David Lawrence) for $88, a very fair price.
1925 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64, VAM 1A Tiara Die Gouge, a popular "Top 50" die crack variety. David Lawrence ranked its "eye appeal" as 4/5 stars, and its degree of toning as "1/10". Looks very shiny, as if it may have been lightly dipped at one time in the past. At time of purchase, the PCGS pop report recorded only 17 coins of same grade, and only 28 higher. Rare to find in this condition. Purchased 11/28/2022 at online auction (David Lawrence) for $88, a very fair price.
1925 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64, VAM 1A Tiara Die Gouge, a popular "Top 50" die crack variety. David Lawrence ranked its "eye appeal" as 4/5 stars, and its degree of toning as "1/10". Looks very shiny, as if it may have been lightly dipped at one time in the past. At time of purchase, the PCGS pop report recorded only 17 coins of same grade, and only 28 higher. Rare to find in this condition. Purchased 11/28/2022 at online auction (David Lawrence) for $88, a very fair price.
1925 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64, VAM 1A Tiara Die Gouge, a popular "Top 50" die crack variety. David Lawrence ranked its "eye appeal" as 4/5 stars, and its degree of toning as "1/10". Looks very shiny, as if it may have been lightly dipped at one time in the past. At time of purchase, the PCGS pop report recorded only 17 coins of same grade, and only 28 higher. Rare to find in this condition. Purchased 11/28/2022 at online auction (David Lawrence) for $88, a very fair price.
1925 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64, VAM 1A Tiara Die Gouge, a popular "Top 50" die crack variety. David Lawrence ranked its "eye appeal" as 4/5 stars, and its degree of toning as "1/10". Looks very shiny, as if it may have been lightly dipped at one time in the past. At time of purchase, the PCGS pop report recorded only 17 coins of same grade, and only 28 higher. Rare to find in this condition. Purchased 11/28/2022 at online auction (David Lawrence) for $88, a very fair price.
1925 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64, VAM 1A Tiara Die Gouge, a popular "Top 50" die crack variety. David Lawrence ranked its "eye appeal" as 4/5 stars, and its degree of toning as "1/10". Looks very shiny, as if it may have been lightly dipped at one time in the past. At time of purchase, the PCGS pop report recorded only 17 coins of same grade, and only 28 higher. Rare to find in this condition. Purchased 11/28/2022 at online auction (David Lawrence) for $88, a very fair price.
1925 VAM-5 (Top 50) "Missing Ray" Peace Dollar, PCGS MS64. Poor eye appeal due to gray-tone, lack of luster, surprised it graded MS64. Purchased as part of group of 2 VAM Peace dollars at Dutch Country Auctions 12/17/2020 (Sale 14, lot 191) which cost $132.48 total for the lot. This coin had the worst eye-appeal of the 2 coins, so attribute less value to this one, perhaps $52.48 of the $132.48. At time of purchase, this coin had PCGS retail value of $220. Given to Connor 1/21/2021
1925 VAM-5 (Top 50) "Missing Ray" Peace Dollar, PCGS MS64. Poor eye appeal due to gray-tone, lack of luster, surprised it graded MS64. Purchased as part of group of 2 VAM Peace dollars at Dutch Country Auctions 12/17/2020 (Sale 14, lot 191) which cost $132.48 total for the lot. This coin had the worst eye-appeal of the 2 coins, so attribute less value to this one, perhaps $52.48 of the $132.48. At time of purchase, this coin had PCGS retail value of $220. Given to Connor 1/21/2021
1925 VAM-5 (Top 50) "Missing Ray" Peace Dollar, PCGS MS64. Poor eye appeal due to gray-tone, lack of luster, surprised it graded MS64. Purchased as part of group of 2 VAM Peace dollars at Dutch Country Auctions 12/17/2020 (Sale 14, lot 191) which cost $132.48 total for the lot. This coin had the worst eye-appeal of the 2 coins, so attribute less value to this one, perhaps $52.48 of the $132.48. At time of purchase, this coin had PCGS retail value of $220. Given to Connor 1/21/2021
1925 $1 Doubled Shoulder, VAM-3, MS63 PCGS. A Top 50 Variety. PCGS Population: (11/18 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). Purchased at Heritage auctions 1/15/2021. Winning bid $150 + $30 buyers premium (20%) = $180 total. Also paid $3.11 shipping (portion of $27 shipping charge for group of 5 coins purchased for $1,593.09). For Connor's VAM collection. At time of purchase, PCGS book value was $152.
1926 Peace Dollar VAM 1A Broken Wing Elite 30 PCGS AU58. Paid $135 eBay 8/1/2024 for Connor from dealer S&J coins in Rogersville, Missouri. The die flaw variety is on the eagle's wing, and is readily visible to the naked eye. Very rare variety. At time of purchase there were only 20 known examples of this VAM of the same grade or higher in the PCGS census.
1926 Peace Dollar VAM 1A Broken Wing Elite 30 PCGS AU58. Paid $135 eBay 8/1/2024 for Connor from dealer S&J coins in Rogersville, Missouri. The die flaw variety is on the eagle's wing, and is readily visible to the naked eye. Very rare variety. At time of purchase there were only 20 known examples of this VAM of the same grade or higher in the PCGS census.
1926 Peace Dollar PCGS MS63 Top 50 VAM-2. Purchased for Connor 11/22/2023 at eBay for $134.99 (free shipping). Intentionally mounted backwards in PCGS holder, to emphasize the die variety on the reverse. Connor requested to buy-it-now, since it was a new VAM we didn't have yet, and he had waited 3-years for a reasonably priced example to show up on the market. This price was deemed only $10 premium for the VAM, compared to the current market value of a regular 1926 MS63. At the time of purchase, Connor noted there were only 109 examples graded higher at PCGS.
1926 Peace Dollar PCGS MS63 Top 50 VAM-2. Purchased for Connor 11/22/2023 at eBay for $134.99 (free shipping). Intentionally mounted backwards in PCGS holder, to emphasize the die variety on the reverse. Connor requested to buy-it-now, since it was a new VAM we didn't have yet, and he had waited 3-years for a reasonably priced example to show up on the market. This price was deemed only $10 premium for the VAM, compared to the current market value of a regular 1926 MS63. At the time of purchase, Connor noted there were only 109 examples graded higher at PCGS.
1926 Peace Dollar PCGS MS63 Top 50 VAM-2. Purchased for Connor 11/22/2023 at eBay for $134.99 (free shipping). Intentionally mounted backwards in PCGS holder, to emphasize the die variety on the reverse. Connor requested to buy-it-now, since it was a new VAM we didn't have yet, and he had waited 3-years for a reasonably priced example to show up on the market. This price was deemed only $10 premium for the VAM, compared to the current market value of a regular 1926 MS63. At the time of purchase, Connor noted there were only 109 examples graded higher at PCGS.
1926-S Peace Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM 4 Dot Top 50 die Variety. Paid $285 buy-it-now eBay 12/30/2020 from seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkston, WA) for Connor. At time of purchase, the PCGS retail value was $300, but prior Heritage auctions went for $329 (in 08/2016), and $376 (in 01/2016) so this was the lowest price on record for MS64, of which there was a low population of just 16 (with only 7 examples graded higher). The real-market value for just a normal 1926-S Peace Dollar without the VAM die variety was $250, so we only paid a small premium ($35 extra) for the VAM feature.
1926-S Peace Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM 4 Dot Top 50 die Variety. Paid $285 buy-it-now eBay 12/30/2020 from seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkston, WA) for Connor. At time of purchase, the PCGS retail value was $300, but prior Heritage auctions went for $329 (in 08/2016), and $376 (in 01/2016) so this was the lowest price on record for MS64, of which there was a low population of just 16 (with only 7 examples graded higher). The real-market value for just a normal 1926-S Peace Dollar without the VAM die variety was $250, so we only paid a small premium ($35 extra) for the VAM feature.
1926-S Peace Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM 4 Dot Top 50 die Variety. Paid $285 buy-it-now eBay 12/30/2020 from seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkston, WA) for Connor. At time of purchase, the PCGS retail value was $300, but prior Heritage auctions went for $329 (in 08/2016), and $376 (in 01/2016) so this was the lowest price on record for MS64, of which there was a low population of just 16 (with only 7 examples graded higher). The real-market value for just a normal 1926-S Peace Dollar without the VAM die variety was $250, so we only paid a small premium ($35 extra) for the VAM feature.
1926-S Peace Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM 4 Dot Top 50 die Variety. Paid $285 buy-it-now eBay 12/30/2020 from seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkston, WA) for Connor. At time of purchase, the PCGS retail value was $300, but prior Heritage auctions went for $329 (in 08/2016), and $376 (in 01/2016) so this was the lowest price on record for MS64, of which there was a low population of just 16 (with only 7 examples graded higher). The real-market value for just a normal 1926-S Peace Dollar without the VAM die variety was $250, so we only paid a small premium ($35 extra) for the VAM feature.
1926-S Peace Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM 4 Dot Top 50 die Variety. Paid $285 buy-it-now eBay 12/30/2020 from seller eaglenestore (Sue Mellinger, Clarkston, WA) for Connor. At time of purchase, the PCGS retail value was $300, but prior Heritage auctions went for $329 (in 08/2016), and $376 (in 01/2016) so this was the lowest price on record for MS64, of which there was a low population of just 16 (with only 7 examples graded higher). The real-market value for just a normal 1926-S Peace Dollar without the VAM die variety was $250, so we only paid a small premium ($35 extra) for the VAM feature.
1927 Peace Dollar PCGS MS62 Top 50 VAM 2 Doubled Motto. Made offers/counteroffers, reducing initial buy-it-now price from $195 to $152 (free shipping) at eBay 8/9/2021 for Connor's VAM set. A total PCGS population of 70 examples as of 8/9/2021. At time of purchase, PCGS retail value was $225, but non-VAM examples sell between $150-$180.
1927 Peace Dollar PCGS MS62 Top 50 VAM 2 Doubled Motto. Made offers/counteroffers, reducing initial buy-it-now price from $195 to $152 (free shipping) at eBay 8/9/2021 for Connor's VAM set. A total PCGS population of 70 examples as of 8/9/2021. At time of purchase, PCGS retail value was $225, but non-VAM examples sell between $150-$180.
1927 Peace Dollar PCGS MS62 Top 50 VAM 2 Doubled Motto. Made offers/counteroffers, reducing initial buy-it-now price from $195 to $152 (free shipping) at eBay 8/9/2021 for Connor's VAM set. A total PCGS population of 70 examples as of 8/9/2021. At time of purchase, PCGS retail value was $225, but non-VAM examples sell between $150-$180.
1927 Peace Dollar PCGS MS62 Top 50 VAM 2 Doubled Motto. Made offers/counteroffers, reducing initial buy-it-now price from $195 to $152 (free shipping) at eBay 8/9/2021 for Connor's VAM set. A total PCGS population of 70 examples as of 8/9/2021. At time of purchase, PCGS retail value was $225, but non-VAM examples sell between $150-$180.
1927 Peace Dollar PCGS MS62 Top 50 VAM 2 Doubled Motto. Made offers/counteroffers, reducing initial buy-it-now price from $195 to $152 (free shipping) at eBay 8/9/2021 for Connor's VAM set. A total PCGS population of 70 examples as of 8/9/2021. At time of purchase, PCGS retail value was $225, but non-VAM examples sell between $150-$180.
1927-S Peace Dollar PCGS MS63, VAM 3 Doubled Leaves. This is a popular "Top 50" die variety among the VAM die varieties, and the only VAM die variety on 1927-S. On the obverse, there is a vertical die gouge along the back of Liberty's neck. On the reverse, there is slight doubling of some of the leaves at the eagle's feet (look at the leaves closest to the letter "O" of DOLLAR), hence the name "Doubled Leaves". At time of purchase, the total PCGS population for this VAM die variety was only about 50, in all grades combined. The 1927-S year is a semi-key date, and is worth about $450+ even without the VAM die variety. This particular coin (PCGS #14173352) had previously sold for $588 at Heritage auctions on July 7, 2016. We later purchased the coin at eBay 10/6/2020 for $525 from NY dealer AVC-Numismatics. Seller first reduced price by 10% from $650 to $585, and then dropped it again by another 10% to $525 in a time-limited offer. He refused to go lower than $525. So paid $525, but received $5.25 in eBay bucks, so net price $519.75
1927-S Peace Dollar PCGS MS63, VAM 3 Doubled Leaves. This is a popular "Top 50" die variety among the VAM die varieties, and the only VAM die variety on 1927-S. On the obverse, there is a vertical die gouge along the back of Liberty's neck. On the reverse, there is slight doubling of some of the leaves at the eagle's feet (look at the leaves closest to the letter "O" of DOLLAR), hence the name "Doubled Leaves". At time of purchase, the total PCGS population for this VAM die variety was only about 50, in all grades combined. The 1927-S year is a semi-key date, and is worth about $450+ even without the VAM die variety. This particular coin (PCGS #14173352) had previously sold for $588 at Heritage auctions on July 7, 2016. We later purchased the coin at eBay 10/6/2020 for $525 from NY dealer AVC-Numismatics. Seller first reduced price by 10% from $650 to $585, and then dropped it again by another 10% to $525 in a time-limited offer. He refused to go lower than $525. So paid $525, but received $5.25 in eBay bucks, so net price $519.75
1927-S Peace Dollar PCGS MS63, VAM 3 Doubled Leaves. This is a popular "Top 50" die variety among the VAM die varieties, and the only VAM die variety on 1927-S. On the obverse, there is a vertical die gouge along the back of Liberty's neck. On the reverse, there is slight doubling of some of the leaves at the eagle's feet (look at the leaves closest to the letter "O" of DOLLAR), hence the name "Doubled Leaves". At time of purchase, the total PCGS population for this VAM die variety was only about 50, in all grades combined. The 1927-S year is a semi-key date, and is worth about $450+ even without the VAM die variety. This particular coin (PCGS #14173352) had previously sold for $588 at Heritage auctions on July 7, 2016. We later purchased the coin at eBay 10/6/2020 for $525 from NY dealer AVC-Numismatics. Seller first reduced price by 10% from $650 to $585, and then dropped it again by another 10% to $525 in a time-limited offer. He refused to go lower than $525. So paid $525, but received $5.25 in eBay bucks, so net price $519.75
1927-S Peace Dollar PCGS MS63, VAM 3 Doubled Leaves. This is a popular "Top 50" die variety among the VAM die varieties, and the only VAM die variety on 1927-S. On the obverse, there is a vertical die gouge along the back of Liberty's neck. On the reverse, there is slight doubling of some of the leaves at the eagle's feet (look at the leaves closest to the letter "O" of DOLLAR), hence the name "Doubled Leaves". At time of purchase, the total PCGS population for this VAM die variety was only about 50, in all grades combined. The 1927-S year is a semi-key date, and is worth about $450+ even without the VAM die variety. This particular coin (PCGS #14173352) had previously sold for $588 at Heritage auctions on July 7, 2016. We later purchased the coin at eBay 10/6/2020 for $525 from NY dealer AVC-Numismatics. Seller first reduced price by 10% from $650 to $585, and then dropped it again by another 10% to $525 in a time-limited offer. He refused to go lower than $525. So paid $525, but received $5.25 in eBay bucks, so net price $519.75
1928-S $1 Doubled Motto, VAM-3, MS62 PCGS. A Top 50 Variety. PCGS Population: (9/31 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). Purchased at Heritage auctions 1/15/2021. Winning bid $210 + $42 buyers premium (20%) = $252 total. Also paid $4.36 shipping (portion of $27 shipping charge for group of 5 coins purchased for $1,593.09). This same precise coin (but without the “Gold Shield” TrueView) previously sold for $287.88 at Heritage auctions 6/7/2016. For Connor's VAM collection. At time of purchase, PCGS book value was $285.
1934 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM-1A Obv Die Scratch. "Elite 30" rare die variety with scratch on obverse. Very rare die variety, with only 2 known examples graded higher at PCGS. This is a semi-key date Peace dollar normally worth about $250-300 in MS64, but this one has a rare die variety exhibiting a long die crack on the obverse referred to as VAM-1A, and among the "Elite 30" most desirable VAM die varieties on Peace dollars. Bargained down from $365 to $350 at eBay 8/24/2020 (made private offer), plus received 5% rebate ($17.50) in "eBay bucks", so net price $332.50. So only paid about $50 extra for the "Elite 30" VAM die variety feature . Purchased from eBay seller "eagleneststore" (Mr. Mellinger, of Clarkston WA) who was breaking up and selling his personal collection of VAM die varieties. He actually sent us a nicer one than the one originally shown in the photo at eBay (he sent us PCGS #90041206 instead of 34757593). Purchased for Connor's specialized Peace Dollar collection, traded to upgrade his prior MS64 1934 Peace Dollar example.
1934 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM-1A Obv Die Scratch. "Elite 30" rare die variety with scratch on obverse. Very rare die variety, with only 2 known examples graded higher at PCGS. This is a semi-key date Peace dollar normally worth about $250-300 in MS64, but this one has a rare die variety exhibiting a long die crack on the obverse referred to as VAM-1A, and among the "Elite 30" most desirable VAM die varieties on Peace dollars. Bargained down from $365 to $350 at eBay 8/24/2020 (made private offer), plus received 5% rebate ($17.50) in "eBay bucks", so net price $332.50. So only paid about $50 extra for the "Elite 30" VAM die variety feature . Purchased from eBay seller "eagleneststore" (Mr. Mellinger, of Clarkston WA) who was breaking up and selling his personal collection of VAM die varieties. He actually sent us a nicer one than the one originally shown in the photo at eBay (he sent us PCGS #90041206 instead of 34757593). Purchased for Connor's specialized Peace Dollar collection, traded to upgrade his prior MS64 1934 Peace Dollar example.
1934 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM-1A Obv Die Scratch. "Elite 30" rare die variety with scratch on obverse. Very rare die variety, with only 2 known examples graded higher at PCGS. This is a semi-key date Peace dollar normally worth about $250-300 in MS64, but this one has a rare die variety exhibiting a long die crack on the obverse referred to as VAM-1A, and among the "Elite 30" most desirable VAM die varieties on Peace dollars. Bargained down from $365 to $350 at eBay 8/24/2020 (made private offer), plus received 5% rebate ($17.50) in "eBay bucks", so net price $332.50. So only paid about $50 extra for the "Elite 30" VAM die variety feature . Purchased from eBay seller "eagleneststore" (Mr. Mellinger, of Clarkston WA) who was breaking up and selling his personal collection of VAM die varieties. He actually sent us a nicer one than the one originally shown in the photo at eBay (he sent us PCGS #90041206 instead of 34757593). Purchased for Connor's specialized Peace Dollar collection, traded to upgrade his prior MS64 1934 Peace Dollar example.
1934-D Peace Silver Dollar PCGS MS63 VAM 3 DD Obv Med D Top 50, a scarce die variety. Purchased $296.20 eBay 10/11/2023 in 23-bid auction ($281.20 high-bid + $15 shipping) for Connor. This was around the 5th time we had tried to finally win an example at a fair price. Success! At time of purchase, the total PCGS population was 258 known examples, with 51 in MS63 like this example. For comparison, non-VAM examples of 1934-D MS63 retail $425, and typically sell for around $315-330. So there was essentially no extra premium paid for the VAM die variety feature. Our max bid was as high as $341.11 this time, after having lost out on a similar example at prior Heritage auction for $376 in 03/2023.
1934-D Peace Silver Dollar PCGS MS63 VAM 3 DD Obv Med D Top 50, a scarce die variety. Purchased $296.20 eBay 10/11/2023 in 23-bid auction ($281.20 high-bid + $15 shipping) for Connor. This was around the 5th time we had tried to finally win an example at a fair price. Success! At time of purchase, the total PCGS population was 258 known examples, with 51 in MS63 like this example. For comparison, non-VAM examples of 1934-D MS63 retail $425, and typically sell for around $315-330. So there was essentially no extra premium paid for the VAM die variety feature. Our max bid was as high as $341.11 this time, after having lost out on a similar example at prior Heritage auction for $376 in 03/2023.
1934-D Peace Silver Dollar PCGS MS63 VAM 3 DD Obv Med D Top 50, a scarce die variety. Purchased $296.20 eBay 10/11/2023 in 23-bid auction ($281.20 high-bid + $15 shipping) for Connor. This was around the 5th time we had tried to finally win an example at a fair price. Success! At time of purchase, the total PCGS population was 258 known examples, with 51 in MS63 like this example. For comparison, non-VAM examples of 1934-D MS63 retail $425, and typically sell for around $315-330. So there was essentially no extra premium paid for the VAM die variety feature. Our max bid was as high as $341.11 this time, after having lost out on a similar example at prior Heritage auction for $376 in 03/2023.
1934-D PCGS XF45 VAM 4 DD Obv Small D Top 50 Peace Dollar. Paid $202.50 at eBay auction 9/15/2021. Most bids were clustered in $150-167 range. Interestingly, the same precise coin (same PCGS serial number) had recently sold for $275 + $6.99 shipping at eBay 7/19/2021, so the seller took a loss of over $75 reselling it for $202.50. At time of purchase, the PCGS price guide value was $350 in XF45 based on old sales at Heritage, although the price has ranged as low as $202 in June 2014, so we got this one at close to it's historic low-price range. A total population of 112 examples, 14 of which in XF 45 at time of purchase. This VAM double die ("DD") variety has doubling of the spikes on lady Liberty's tiara, as well as doubling on the nose and forehead. This variety gets its name due to the "Small D" mint mark on the reverse. In contrast, there is another more common version with a "Medium D" (VAM 3 Double Die Obverse Medium D).
1934-D PCGS XF45 VAM 4 DD Obv Small D Top 50 Peace Dollar. Paid $202.50 at eBay auction 9/15/2021. Most bids were clustered in $150-167 range. Interestingly, the same precise coin (same PCGS serial number) had recently sold for $275 + $6.99 shipping at eBay 7/19/2021, so the seller took a loss of over $75 reselling it for $202.50. At time of purchase, the PCGS price guide value was $350 in XF45 based on old sales at Heritage, although the price has ranged as low as $202 in June 2014, so we got this one at close to it's historic low-price range. A total population of 112 examples, 14 of which in XF 45 at time of purchase. This VAM double die ("DD") variety has doubling of the spikes on lady Liberty's tiara, as well as doubling on the nose and forehead. This variety gets its name due to the "Small D" mint mark on the reverse. In contrast, there is another more common version with a "Medium D" (VAM 3 Double Die Obverse Medium D).
1934-D PCGS XF45 VAM 4 DD Obv Small D Top 50 Peace Dollar. Paid $202.50 at eBay auction 9/15/2021. Most bids were clustered in $150-167 range. Interestingly, the same precise coin (same PCGS serial number) had recently sold for $275 + $6.99 shipping at eBay 7/19/2021, so the seller took a loss of over $75 reselling it for $202.50. At time of purchase, the PCGS price guide value was $350 in XF45 based on old sales at Heritage, although the price has ranged as low as $202 in June 2014, so we got this one at close to it's historic low-price range. A total population of 112 examples, 14 of which in XF 45 at time of purchase. This VAM double die ("DD") variety has doubling of the spikes on lady Liberty's tiara, as well as doubling on the nose and forehead. This variety gets its name due to the "Small D" mint mark on the reverse. In contrast, there is another more common version with a "Medium D" (VAM 3 Double Die Obverse Medium D).
1934-D PCGS XF45 VAM 4 DD Obv Small D Top 50 Peace Dollar. Paid $202.50 at eBay auction 9/15/2021. Most bids were clustered in $150-167 range. Interestingly, the same precise coin (same PCGS serial number) had recently sold for $275 + $6.99 shipping at eBay 7/19/2021, so the seller took a loss of over $75 reselling it for $202.50. At time of purchase, the PCGS price guide value was $350 in XF45 based on old sales at Heritage, although the price has ranged as low as $202 in June 2014, so we got this one at close to it's historic low-price range. A total population of 112 examples, 14 of which in XF 45 at time of purchase. This VAM double die ("DD") variety has doubling of the spikes on lady Liberty's tiara, as well as doubling on the nose and forehead. This variety gets its name due to the "Small D" mint mark on the reverse. In contrast, there is another more common version with a "Medium D" (VAM 3 Double Die Obverse Medium D).
1934-D PCGS XF45 VAM 4 DD Obv Small D Top 50 Peace Dollar. Paid $202.50 at eBay auction 9/15/2021. Most bids were clustered in $150-167 range. Interestingly, the same precise coin (same PCGS serial number) had recently sold for $275 + $6.99 shipping at eBay 7/19/2021, so the seller took a loss of over $75 reselling it for $202.50. At time of purchase, the PCGS price guide value was $350 in XF45 based on old sales at Heritage, although the price has ranged as low as $202 in June 2014, so we got this one at close to it's historic low-price range. A total population of 112 examples, 14 of which in XF 45 at time of purchase. This VAM double die ("DD") variety has doubling of the spikes on lady Liberty's tiara, as well as doubling on the nose and forehead. This variety gets its name due to the "Small D" mint mark on the reverse. In contrast, there is another more common version with a "Medium D" (VAM 3 Double Die Obverse Medium D).
1934-S PCGS XF45 Peace Silver Dollar Top 50 VAM 3 Doubled Tiara. Gold shield.Very rare die variety, so Connor was willing to settle for XF grade. At time of purchase, PCGS recorded a population of only 31, and NGC recorded a population of only 12. Paid $211.10 total ($205.50 bid + $5.60 shipping) in 2-bidder eBay auction 9/7/2023. Connor bid much higher, to make sure we won this.
1934-S PCGS XF45 Peace Silver Dollar Top 50 VAM 3 Doubled Tiara. Gold shield.Very rare die variety, so Connor was willing to settle for XF grade. At time of purchase, PCGS recorded a population of only 31, and NGC recorded a population of only 12. Paid $211.10 total ($205.50 bid + $5.60 shipping) in 2-bidder eBay auction 9/7/2023. Connor bid much higher, to make sure we won this.
1934-S PCGS XF45 Peace Silver Dollar Top 50 VAM 3 Doubled Tiara. Gold shield.Very rare die variety, so Connor was willing to settle for XF grade. At time of purchase, PCGS recorded a population of only 31, and NGC recorded a population of only 12. Paid $211.10 total ($205.50 bid + $5.60 shipping) in 2-bidder eBay auction 9/7/2023. Connor bid much higher, to make sure we won this.
1934-S PCGS XF45 Peace Silver Dollar Top 50 VAM 3 Doubled Tiara. Gold shield.Very rare die variety, so Connor was willing to settle for XF grade. At time of purchase, PCGS recorded a population of only 31, and NGC recorded a population of only 12. Paid $211.10 total ($205.50 bid + $5.60 shipping) in 2-bidder eBay auction 9/7/2023. Connor bid much higher, to make sure we won this.