1897-S VAM-16

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=1897-S VAM-16 S Set High, Thread-like Die Impression, Engraved Wreath Leaves= Discovery 2017 by Mitch Hill. Revised 2017 by Brian Haight Revised November 2024 to remove multiple die pairs 16 (revised) III2 12 - C3e (S Set High, Thread-like Die Impression, Engraved Wreath Leaves) (?) Obverse III2 12 - Later die stage with crack across top of cap extending across wheat leaves and L in LIBERTY. Vertical crack on forehead into hair. Reverse C3e - IV S mint mark set slightly high. Fine engraved lines at stem of two leaves on left wreath above N in ONE. DPIS - LE3/RH4 ;Emission Sequence :Obverse: 3A, 23, 3, 9, 16 :Reverse: 16, 22 Comments: # Former VAM 16.2 now VAM 22

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