Characteristics are described with a degree of granularity intended for die identification more so than for die classification. |
Obverse: Attributions. - Doubled Legend and Motto. Markers. - Vertical crack along cap bun onto field. Small gouge upper hair. Crescent shaped gouge lower cotton leaf. Collar clash below 18. |
Reverse: Attributions. - Repunched Mint Mark S over S. Engraved Wing Feather. Markers. - Collar clash upper rim. Feed finger gouges at left and right wing tips. Broken r of trust. Die chip lower serif s of trust. Small gouge in line in left wing gap. Engraved lower feather of right wing. Horizontal gouge between right thigh and horizontal group of tail feathers. Repunched S over S mint mark. |
Comments: This stage of the VAM-37 appears to be collar clashed or gouged below the date. |
VAMWorld Main Topics: [ 1878-S VAM-37 ] [ 1878-S VAMs ] |
VAMWorld Message Board: [ lae2 01/04/17 ] |
SiverDye 1878-S Varieties: [ 1878-S Base ] [ VNA ] [ 28 ] [ 37 ] |
SiverDye VAM-37 Topics: [ 1878-S Base ] [ VAM-37 Base ] [ 7631 ] |
1878-S VAM-37 7631 | |
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