1878-S VAM-34
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=1878-S VAM-34 Doubled Profile & Reverse Legend, Engraved Wing Feather= Discovered by David DeRuiter, November 1979. 34(revised) II 43 · B2v (Doubled Profile & Reverse Legend, Engraved Wing Feather) (184) Obverse II 43– Reverse B2v– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. UNITED STATES OF and left wreath outer leaves slightly doubled towards rim. R in Trust not broken. DPIS – In 1878 dates were part of the master die so there is no variation in position. ;Emission Sequence :Obverse: :Reverse: Comments: # Additionally, on at least prooflikes, there are dense fine polish lines in the dies, particularly in the reverse. # Same obverse die as 1878-S VAM-23 # Liberty's profile slightly doubled from front of LIBERTY band, front edge of hair, nose, lips and chin. Slight doubling on PLU-BUS UNUM towards rim, top of Phrygian cap, right wheat leaf and LIBERTY on right side. # Rough flaked surface of hair above second right star.