1878 Morgan Dollar - Reverse of 1879 - VAM-221-1
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1878-P VAM-221-1 Cut Down A, Doubled Left Reverse, Doubled Bottom of B in PLURIBUS Revised 2008. Revised 2010 221-1 (revised 2010) II 1 · C3b (Cut Down A, Doubled Left Reverse, Doubled Bottom of B in PLURIBUS) (193) Obverse II 1– Die 1 –Some specimens show die chip dot on forehead front. Doubled bottom of B in PLURIBUS. Extra metal at top of lower loop of first 8 and couple of polishing lines at front of eyelid. Reverse C3b– Same hub doubling but different die. Several obverse and reverse dies. Die 1 - Vertical polishing line in space to left of eagle's right leg. Date position (DPIS): In 1878 dates were part of the master die so there is no variation in position. Notes: Die pair 1. If you are unacquainted with the C3b reverse doubling, please read the full description at C3b Reverse Die description at VAM-220. Do you have a 221.1 or 221-B?
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