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-S VAM-1C I2R6 AW020118

Obverse: III2-1 Date set in the Normal position. First 8 has short die chip inside upper loop at 11 o’clock and a chip between loops on the right side. Numerous polish lines can be seen around most of the stars and letters.
Reverse: C3a S mint mark upright and set slightly left. Large die chip on LW2 leaves opposite the I of UNITED. Die chip is set higher than the chip on V16. Die chip in the upper part of the I of In and the G of God. Weak die crack from the top right of the F of OF across the left wing tip. Polish marks can be seen in the fields and behind devices.
Comments: Lots of luster on this coin in hand.
VAMWorld: [ V1 ] [ V1A ] [ V1A1 ] [ V1B ] [ V1C ] [ V1D ] [ 1881-S VW List ]
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Date and Mint Mark

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