1878-S VAM-17A
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1878-S VAM-17A Doubled D, Denticle Impressions Discovered by John Roberts, December 2001. Revised August 2009 by VAMfinder This coin is a Hit List 40 and a Super CD, This is a '''Top 30''' 1878-S Die Variety. '''17A'''(revised) '''II 13 ā¢ B2d (Doubled D, Denticle Impressions) (184) ''' '''Obverse II 13ā''' 7 has raised slanted dash at very bottom. Shallow raised dots at left inside of lower loop of both 8's. Point of fourth right star completely missing. Late die state with most denticle impressions polished and worn away. '''Reverse B2dā''' Slightly raised denticle impressions thru OLL in DOLLAR, below OL and four slanted impressions below left tail feathers. Late die state with denticle impressions at UN & STAT weak from die wear. '''DPIS ā In 1878 dates were part of the master die so there is no variation in position. ;Emission Sequence :Obverse: :Reverse: '''Comments: # The most clashed denticles discovered on any Morgan (until the related [[1878-S VAM-17B & [[1878-S VAM-17C were discovered in late 2009 when this VAM's description was updated & it's interest rating raised) # This is a member of the "Super CD" list of the most desirable clashed dies and a Hit List 40 VAM. # Here is the VAM-17 Obverse Die Progression as we have it on the pages. Does not JIVE with LVA assertion.