1878-P VAM-12
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=1878-P VAM-12 Doubled Motto= Discovered by Guy Messing, April 1973. 12 I29 - A1f (Doubled Motto) (179) Obverse I2 9 - Doubled bottoms of E, PL-RIB-S. First four stars on left and right sides. Five to seven stars on left doubled on right side only. First star on right doubled on left side only. Both 8's in date doubled at top inside of upper and lower loops. & 7 doubled at top right of vertical shaft. Reverse A1f - Doubled lower and left wreath, all of legend, and stars. Three small feathers added on eagle's right and two on eagle's left side between leg and bottom of wing. Eagle's right leg and right wing doubled on outside. Olive branch leaves are doubled on outside. DPIS – In 1878 dates were part of the master die so there is no variation in position. ;Emission Sequence :Obverse: :Reverse: Comments: # The 1878 VAM-12 is an 8 Tailfeather Morgan w/ the A1f reverse. There is a strong die polishing line in the curl of Liberty's cap. # The A1f reverse is shared by the 1878-P VAM-12, 1878-P VAM-16, and 1878-P VAM-17. # Some specimens come with a rotated reverse of 5 degrees CW.