1878-CC VAM-14

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1878

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Description

Originally cataloged as a doubled LIBERTY variety on the 1878-CC Morgan Dollar, VAM-14 has been eliminated from the active Van Allen-Mallis listing — meaning further research determined it did not constitute a distinct die variety worthy of separate classification. Elimination typically occurs when a variety is found indistinguishable from another existing VAM, represents die deterioration rather than genuine hub doubling, or cannot be reliably attributed. The plate designation 14 II2 - B2b (178) documents its former classification. All known examples of what was once attributed as VAM-14 exhibit the reverse die gouges associated with VAM-14A, suggesting the two were never truly separate varieties. Struck at the Carson City Mint, 1878-CC Morgan Dollars carry the coveted CC mintmark from a facility that operated only from 1870 to 1893, processing Comstock Lode silver into coins among the most collectible in American numismatics. While VAM-14's eliminated status means it no longer appears in current references, understanding its history helps collectors contextualize older attributions encountered on previously certified or labeled specimens.