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Vam 122 Key

If you cannot find the exact key, buy a replacement tubular cam lock that uses a VAM 122 key (or a re-keyable lock). Hardware stores or Grainger/McMaster-Carr often stock them. A new lock + 2 keys costs $8–20.

The primary appeal of the VAM-122 is a dramatic, visible die gouge or break that creates the illusion of a "second ear."

Most full-service locksmiths have a tubular key code book and can cut a new VAM 122 from a blank. Bring the lock cylinder if possible. Cost: $15–25. vam 122 key

Let’s talk dollars and cents. The VAM 122 key is not a coin for beginners on a budget. Its value has steadily climbed as the VAM community has matured.

Note: Because true VAM 122s are so rare, always verify the sale. Many coins listed as "VAM 122" on eBay are misattributed common varieties. If you cannot find the exact key, buy

Finding a VAM 122 in a junk silver bin is the dream of every cherrypicker. Here is your strategy:

Based on the typical naming conventions of VAM (Van Allen-Malley) varieties for Morgan Dollars, a request to review "VAM 122 key" most likely refers to the 1921-D VAM-122, specifically the "Doubled Ear" variety. Note: Because true VAM 122s are so rare,

Here is a detailed review of this specific VAM, why it is considered a "key," and what you need to know about it.

In the context of VAM collecting, a "Key" can mean two things: rarity or popularity/demand. The 1921-D VAM-122 is a "Key" for the latter reason.

If you have one working VAM 122 key, duplication is straightforward: