1894-O VAM-1
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1894-O VAM-1 Normal Die Die pair: 1 III2 1 - C3a (Normal Die) (181) Obverse III2 1: Normal die of the III2 type, exhibiting standard characteristics without notable doubling, repunching, or positional anomalies. Serves as the baseline reference against which all other 1894-O VAM numbers are compared. Reverse C3a: Normal die with a medium III O mint mark centered and upright. Cross-reference: 94 O Johnson Die 1 VAM-1 holds a foundational role in every date-mint combination within the VAM catalog — it establishes the "normal" die pair that defines standard appearance against which all subsequent varieties are measured. Without a documented VAM-1, attributors lack the reference needed to identify what constitutes a deviation. The Johnson Die 1 cross-reference links this entry to the Johnson catalog, providing an independent identification pathway. The 1894-O New Orleans Morgan Dollar had a mintage of approximately 1.7 million — modest compared to earlier New Orleans production — lending even the baseline die pair a scarcity that later-date VAM-1 entries often lack.
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