1879-P VAM-31

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=1879-P VAM-31 Doubled Reverse ''PROOF''= Discovered by Leroy Van Allen, April 1982. 31 III2 1 - C3c (Doubled Reverse) (179) Proof Obverse III2 1 – Normal die (Proof issue only) Reverse C3c – Doubled UNIT, ES OF AMERICA, and ONE DOLLAR towards rim. TED, O, ERICA, ONE DOLL also doubled toward coin center, left and right wreaths doubled at top outside. Comments: # The Reverse die can be identified by two bulges on the D of DOLLAR and a nearly vertical die scratch above the eagle's right foot. This same die was used for proof coinage for all 1879 and 1880 Morgans. A useful marker to identify circulated proofs. # This reverse die has never been confirmed on any business strike for the three years it was in service.

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