1921 Peace Dollar - High Relief - VAM-1K1

Description

David Close's discovery of VAM-1K1 for the 1921 Peace Dollar identified a short oblong die gouge at the back of Liberty's neck near the hair, a distinctive mark on the only high-relief issue in the Peace Dollar series. The oblong die gouge differs in shape from typical round die chips, suggesting the die sustained a specific impact or localized flaw. Some specimens also exhibit a collar clash on the obverse, designated K1, where the collar die contacted the obverse and left reeding impressions. Cataloged as plate 1K1 I 1 Aa, this variety presents a normal obverse and reverse type with the die gouge as the primary diagnostic. The high-relief design placed extraordinary stress on working dies, producing a remarkable density of gouges and cracks across the 1921 census. Struck in 90% silver and 10% copper at 26.73 grams, this high-relief Peace Dollar documents die damage from the series' inaugural year. =1921-P Peace VAM-1K1 Oblong Die Gouge Back of Neck= Discovered by David Close.

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