1889-P VAM-15
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=1889-P VAM-15 Doubled 889, Ear & Arrow Feathers= Discovered by Martin Field, August 1980. Revised 9/2012. 15 (revised) III2 15-C3f (Doubled 889 & Arrow Feathers) (190) Obverse III2 15 - Doubled 889 in date. Slightly doubled left 8 at top inside of lower loop, right 8 at top inside of upper loop and 9 doubled at top inside of upper loop and at right inside of lower loop. Doubled ear at right inside and lobe bottom. ''Die marker -'' Die scratch at back of cap fold next to left U. Reverse C3f - Slightly doubled lower edge of arrow feathers and left shafts. DPIS - ;Emission Sequence :Obverse: :Reverse: Comments: # April 2012, Leroy determined the full coin below was a 1889-P VAM-15. # Be aware that the doubled ear of the 1889-P VAM-15 is an "Evil Mimic" with the 1889-P VAM-30, as pointed out by John Roberts (aka Vampicker) and confirmed by Mr. Leroy Van Allen. Check your date placement to make sure of which variety you actually have. # Date position for the 1889-P VAM-15 is normal right on the 3rd denticle to the right of the bust point whereas, the date position for 1889-P VAM-30 is normal left on the same denticle.