1878-CC VAM-1B
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=1878-CC VAM-1B Line in IB= Discovered by Leonard Hinckley, February 1974. 1B(revised) II 1 ∙ B1g (Line in IB) Obverse II 1 – Slanted die scratches in top of I and bottom of B in Liberty. Die chips at top and bottom inside of left 8 lower loop. (Also occurs VAM 29) Reverse B1g – Normal die of 1878 P Type B1 with a long center arrow shaft. Medium mint marks, II CC, at medium height with die chips in center of both CC's. ''Die marker'' - Curved die scratch in top of first wreath leaf cluster. DPIS – In 1878 dates were part of the master die so there is no variation in position. ;Emission Sequence :Obverse: 1B, 29 :Reverse: 1B Comments: # There are two die gouges in LIBERTY, one at the top of the I and one at the bottom right of the B. This variety is easy to detect under standard magnification and can be found in mint state from the GSA hoard. # The VAM-1B obverse paired with the exact reverse of VAM 20 is assigned VAM 29.