1878-P VAM-140A
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=1878-P VAM-140A Doubled P & 1-8, Partially Open o, Die Scratches Reverse= Discovery Feb 28, 2010 from a die progression series assembled by Fred Stanley. Revised 2010 Revised 2014 140A II/I 18 - B2b (Doubled P & 1-8, Partially Open o, Die Scratches Reverse) (180) Obverse II/I 18 - Earliest die state before use with VAM 116, but after non-scratches die state on reverse of VAM 140. Reverse B2b - Partial open 'o' in God. Die 1 - Vertical die scratches inside both legs, on and below arrow heads, left of wreath bow, around top olive leaf cluster and top of inner feathers of eagles right wing. DPIS – In 1878 dates were part of the master die so there is no variation in position. ;Emission Sequence :Obverse: :Reverse: Comments: # Below will show 140A AND 140A EDS. # There are slightly earlier stages of this reverse with less complex patterns of die polish lines.