1885-S VAM-4A
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Listed in the comprehensive VAM system that catalogs Morgan dollar die marriages, this variety is identified by distinct die-state diagnostics and paired die characteristics. 1885-S VAM-4A Doubled 18, Die Break Wreath Discovery 2011 4A III2 4 - C3a (Doubled 18, Die Break Wreath) (187) Reverse C3a - Large die flake in wreath opposite NI of UNITED, similar to [[1885-S VAM-1A, [[1885-S VAM-2A, & [[1885-S VAM-7A. DPIS - ;Emission Sequence :Obverse: :Reverse: Comments: # '''I've seen this in hand, the listing is valid but the break is larger. It's worth noting this isn't the same as the VAM 2 and 7A reverse -it's an evil mimic with the break set a little higher - JR
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