1882-O VAM-4
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1882-O VAM-4 Doubled 82, Open 2, O/S Recessed Discovered by Francis Klaes, June 1963. This coin is a Top 100 Morgan VAM. 4 III2 4 - C3c (Doubled 82, Open 2, O/S Recessed) (181) Obverse III2 4- Polishing marks inside ear. Second 8 doubled at left outside of both loops. 2 dbled on right outside of upper loop. Dots of metal all over the Liberty's head. Open 2. Reverse C3c- O over S variety with the center shaft of the S recessed within the O. Small dots of metal all over eagle & wreath. An earlier die state shows as a diagonal tear drop at lower past of opening. ;Emission Sequence :Obverse: :Reverse: Comments: # There are three known 1882 O/S varieties: check the attribution guide here. # For VAM-4, there is a diagonal crossbar hidden within the O mint mark. Notice the diagonal line is lower than the [[1882-O VAM-3.
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