1878-S VAM-33
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=1878-S VAM-33 Engraved Wing Feather, Doubled L-R-BU, S/S Notches= Discovered by David DeRuiter, November 1979. Revised December 2025 33(revised) II 20 · B2u (Engraved Wing Feather, Doubled L-R-BU, S/S Notches) (184) Obverse II 20 - Obverse polished, removing extra metal between tips of denticles below date and clashed 'st'. Die Marker - Two short, vertical scratches from top of 1. Reverse B2u – Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust not broken, Slightly doubled D in DOLLAR at top left. Small S II mint mark set slightly high and to right and slightly doubled as notches on top and bottom serifs. ''Die Marker'' - Early die stages have horizontal line through area above eagle's right foot. This is polished out on later die stages. ;Emission Sequence :Obverse: :Reverse: Comments: # Doubled D variety. # Doubled L-R-BU in motto. Fourth right star broken. Spike above eyelid.