1897-P VAM-6
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1897-P VAM-6 Discovered by Guy Messing, July 1976. Revised 2013 6 III2 6 - C3a (Near Date, Doubled Wreaths, Thread-Like Impression Ear) Obverse III2 6 - Date set further left than normal at left edge. Curved thread-like die impression at ear bottom. Reverse C3b - Slightly doubled middle leaves in right and middle leaf in second and third leaf cluster from top of left wreath towards rim. Designer's initial M and top inside of wreath bow slightly doubled. Die marker - Vertical short die scratch at top wing-body gap of eagle's left wing (Formerly VAM-9) DPIS - B23RE Emission Sequence Obverse: Reverse: Comments:
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