1879-S VAM-154

Description

Discovery January 2024, Juan Arrioja 154 III2 84 • C3by (Doubled 8-9, S Tilted Left) (?) Obverse III2 84 - 8 doubled slightly at top inside of lower loop, 9 doubled on left side. Thread impressions upward from top of D-shaped void in hair. Two lines across top of wheat leaf below I in PLURIBUS. Reverse C3by - S mint mark tilted left. Re-engraved leaves opposite N of ONE. Horizontal gouge in middle of upper part of eagle's left wing. ''Die Markers'' - Light polishing lines inside wreath bow and in wing-neck gap. Comments: # This exact same reverse was later use and paired with an 1880 s die VAM-56

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