1878 (S) Morgan Dollar - VAM-26
Error
Attribution
Discovered by
Dave DeRuiter
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VAMWorld
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Description
1878-S VAM-26 Long Nock Reverse, S Tilted Left Discovered by Dave DeRuiter, November 1979. This coin is a Top 100 Morgan VAM. This coin is a Top 30 1878-S Variety. 26(revised) II 23 · B1a (Long Center Arrow Feather, S Tilted Left) (186) Obverse II 23– Eyelid doubled at bottom front and short spikes at eye bottom front and lower part of eye socket. Reverse B1a– Normal die of 1878 P B1 type with long center arrow shaft. Small III S mint mark set slightly to right with slight tilt to left. Die marker of small dot in incuse line next to eagle’s left leg. Date position (DPIS): In 1878 dates were part of the master die so there is no variation in position. Notes: Long Nocks include 1878-S VAM-27, 1878-S VAM-56, 1878-S VAM-57, 1878-S VAM-58, 1878-S VAM-59, 1878-S VAM-60, 1878-S VAM-62 & 1878-S VAM-72. The II 23 obverse is also used with 1878-S VAM-57 & 1878-S VAM-60.
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