1878-S VAM-46

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=1878-S VAM-46 Engraved Wing Feather, Temple Die Scratch= Discovered by Martin Field, October 1980. 46(revised) II 60 · B2i (Engraved Wing Feather, Temple Die Scratch) (184) Obverse II 60 – Thin worm-like die scratch behind eye and couple small die chips on cheek in front of ear. Small die gouge on top of the front of eyelid. Reverse B2i – Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust broken. DPIS – In 1878 dates were part of the master die so there is no variation in position. ;Emission Sequence :Obverse: 46, 46A, 46B, 52 :Reverse: Comments: # The reverse shares the same die as 1878-S VAM-5 and 1878-S VAM-7 which have the R in TRUST broken and a uniquely engraved wing feather where it attaches to the body.

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