1882 (S) Morgan Dollar - VAM-3

Description

1882-S VAM-3 Doubled 82, S Tilted Left, Acid Treated Wreath Discovered by Charles Wallace, April 1959. Revised 2011, Brent Fogelberg 3(revised) III2 3 - C3b (Doubled 82, S Tilted Left, Acid Treated Wreath) (187) Obverse III2 3– 82 in date slightly doubled at top.Die chip on right side of left 8 and on left side of right 8 between loops. Open 2 variety. Reverse C3b - IV S mint mark is filled and tilted left. Every leaf cluster in left and right wreaths has 1-3 leaves treated with acid with flat surfaces and ragged sharp edges to enhance over polished leaves. Left stem in wreath bow also acid treated. Die over polished with shallow peripheral lettering. Notes: The exact same obverse die produced 1882-S VAM-3, 1882-S VAM-20 and 1882-S VAM-27 (There is 1 more to add to the list but it is yet in the works). Threads; Lines in eye are NOT on all specimens. The doubling on the cap is also present on the VAM 3. The following photos courtesy of fogie. Click on pic for enlarged view. Large Full Coin Scan by Mhomei Disregard the strike thru on her cheek.

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