1878-S VAM-60
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1878-S VAM-60 Long Nock Long Center Arrow Feather, S Set High & Left Discovered by Michael Fey, April 1998. This coin is a Top 100 Morgan VAM, This coin is a '''Top 30''' 1878-S Variety. '''60'''(revised) '''II 23 · B1f (Long Center Arrow Feather, S Set High & Left) (186)''' '''Reverse B1f–''' Small III S mint mark set high & to left, but further left than VAM-56. ''Die markers'' of diagonal polishing lines on lower part of tail feathers next to eagle’s right leg. '''DPIS – In 1878 dates were part of the master die so there is no variation in position. ;Emission Sequence :Obverse: :Reverse: '''Comments: # Obverse is shared with VAMs 26 & 57. # VAM-60 is rare in any grade and demand for this variety is extremely high, with only a few examples known -- no wonder it commands a heavy premium. As collectors scramble to find the next specimen, it may be years before they get lucky! # Long Nocks include [[1878-S VAM-26, [[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.