1878-S VAM-86
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=1878-S VAM-86 Doubled Ear Lower Inside, Filled S Set Left= Discovered by Larry Briggs, May 2004 Revised to separate out multiple die pairs, October 2023 86(revised) II 36 · B2bl (Doubled Ear Lower Inside, Filled S Set Left) (186) Obverse II 36 – Ear doubled at lower right inside. Fourth right star broken. ''Die marker–'' Several short diagonal die scratches at base of cotton bolls. Reverse B2bl – Small III S mint mark set slightly to left and filled. ''Die markers–'' Four short diagonal die scratches between eagle’s left leg and tail feathers. Diagonal polishing lines on lower feather between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust not broken. ;Emission Sequence :Obverse: :Reverse: Comments: # Obversed used on VAM 86, VAM 131, and VAM 132 # Former VAM 86.2 now VAM 131 # Former VAM 86.3 now VAM 132 # Often found in Redfield collection holders.