1921-D VAM-1B2

Description

1921D VAM-1B2 No E in We "Capped R" Die Break R of AMERICA. Hot 50 Discovered by Rob Joyce, February 2003 (R-7, Desirability: ) This coin is a Hot 50 Morgan VAM 1B2 IV 1 D2a (Capped R Die Chip, Filled e) (189) Reverse D2a - Die fill in e of We to make it almost completely missing. (PCGS MS # 134029 -- same as VAM-1B1) '''DPIS – In 1921 dates were part of the master die so there is no variation in position. Emission Sequence Obverse: Reverse: '''Comments: This variety is one of the most exciting finds of the entire 1921-D variety group. It combines the large die break of Hot-50 “Capped R” coin with a missing letter much like the Top-100 1921-D coin, VAM-1A. The VAM-1B2 has a late die state break above the R in AMER­ICA (same as VAM-1B1) combined with a reverse filled die where the E in We has been clogged. The missing E was most likely filled with the grease used to lubricate the presses. For a short period of time, the resulting coins struck with this die had no E on the reverse. The VAM-1B2 variety appears to be 'ultra rare'. Hundreds of the standard VAM-1B1 coins are known but there are only a small handful VAM-1B2 coins discovered. Evidently the clog cleared quickly or more of these sought after coins would be reported by collectors.

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