1883-O VAM-1C3
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1883-O VAM-1C3 Improper Anneal Reverse, Die Clashed Reverse M, Die Break Wing Tip Discovery 2015 1C3 III21 · C3a (Improper Anneal Reverse, Die Clashed Reverse M, Die Break Wing Tip) (181) Reverse C3a– Late die state shows large die break at top of eagle's wing. DPIS - Emission Sequence Obverse: Reverse: Comments: Exists in a slightly earlier stage with less of a break at the wing tip, but with the area fully outlined and several distorted 'waves' in the field. 1883-O VAM-1C3 is the LDS of dies used for 1883-O VAM-1C2. There is a small patch of pitting below tail feathers. Formerly referred to as "buffed reverse," the root cause of the effect seen was improper annealing causing the surface of the die to be too soft.
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