1878 (CC) Morgan Dollar - C VAM-11
Error
Attribution
Discovered by
Clarence Brown
Verified by
VAMWorld
Original Research
Description
1878-CC VAM-11 Lines in Wing Discovered by Clarence Brown, February 1966. This coin is a Top 100 Morgan VAM. 11 II3 - B2b (Lines in Wing) Obverse II 3 – Normal die of 1878 P Type II with broken point off number 4 star on right (a hub defect). Reverse B2b- Heavy lines at the bottom of the eagle's right wing and in the middle of left wing. CC mint mark at medium height and tilted slightly to right. Date position (DPIS): In 1878 dates were part of the master die so there is no variation in position. Emission sequence: obverse 1878-CC VAM-11; reverse 1878-CC VAM-11. Notes: This interesting variety has deep die gouges throughout the reverse. The most noticeable is on the left side of the eagle as you look at it forming a "Z" shape in the lower wings. Gouges also crisscross the other wing with a cluster up in the top third region.
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