1878-P VAM-14.16A

Description

The 1878-P VAM-14.16A is cataloged as the 8TF Doubled Profile and Tripled Date, Die Break Right Dot variety, discovered by Michael Dustin in December 2016. This variety falls within the 8 Tail Feathers (8TF) subcategory of 1878-P Morgan Dollars — the original reverse design featuring eight tail feathers, distinct from the 7TF and the later-revised reverse hubs. The obverse displays a doubled profile and tripled date, with three impressions discernible on the date digits. The die breaks manifest as a right dot, a specific raised spot produced by a die chip or break at that location. Notably, both the obverse and reverse dies are described as EDS proof-like — an unusual characteristic indicating dies in an especially early, well-polished state that impart a cameo-like proof surface quality to struck coins before the dies begin to show wear. The 1878 Morgan Dollar is foundational to any VAM collection, and the 8TF varieties occupy a distinct collecting niche within the already complex first-year Philadelphia issues. =1878-P VAM-14.16A= Discovery Michael Dustin, December 2016 14.16A I1 15 - A1n (8TF Doubled Profile and Tripled Date, Die Break Right Dot) (189) Obverse I1 15 – Raised die crack from denticles between right dot and left U in UNUM over to Phrygian cap top with displaced field break. Occurs on EDS Proof-like obverse and reverse dies that likely lead to early obverse die retirement and rare die combo.

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