1879-S VAM-100
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1879-S VAM-100 Discovery 2017 (John Vernieri) III2 51 · C3y (Doubled Date, High S, Engraved Wreath Leaves) (?) Obverse III2 51– Doubled date with 1 slightly at lower right of vertical shaft, 8 at right outside of both loops and upper left inside of lower loop. 7 at top and strongly on right side of vertical shaft and 9 at left outside of both loops. Die marker Horizontal die scratch at top of T and left top of Y in LIBERTY. Reverse C3y– Same reverse as VAM-29 but later die state with die chips at tips of both wings and more die wear. Emission Sequence Obverse: Reverse: 1879-S VAM-144, 1879-S VAM-171, 1879-S VAM-102 (EDS), 1879-S VAM-102 (LDS), 1879-S VAM-99 (EDS), 1879-S VAM-99 (LDS), 1879-S VAM-29, 1879-S VAM-100, 1879-S VAM-101 Comments: Leroy's comment: Has different obv die than 1879-S VAM-29 or 1879-S VAM-99. Same rev die but later die wear state than 1879-S VAM-29 as evidenced by die wear at LA in DOLLAR. Rev is 1879-S VAM-29 with die chip top both wings.
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