Characteristics are described with a degree of granularity intended for die identification more so than for die classification. A characteristic may not span the entire die progression. Thus, not all characteristics may be present in any one coin.

1881-O VAM-1B1 I3R6 AW102618

Obverse: III2-1
  • Date is set in the Normal position.
  • Single wing clash line at the front of Liberty's neck. No letter transfer.
  • Heavy pitting/polishing on Liberty's features.
Reverse: C3a.
  • II O mint mark is set slightly right with a slight tilt left.
  • Long die gouge from D thru top of O over to L in DOLLAR with denticle impressions with spacing of denticles above gouge.
  • Heavy pitting/polishing on reverse features.
Comments: Later die state than VAM-18 and VAM-43 but earlier than VAM-49.
VAMWorld: [ VAM-1 ][ VAM-1A ][ VAM-1B1 ][ VAM-1B2 ][ VAM-1D ][ VAM-1F ][ VAM-1G ][ VAM-1H ][ VAM-1I ][ VAM-1J ][ VAM-1K ][ VAM-1L TENATIVE ][ 1881-O VW List ]
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Topic revision: r4 - 12 Nov 2018, AndyWoj00

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