1921-P VAM-5
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=1921-P VAM-5 Quadrupled Left Stars, Doubled Profile, Scribbling Scratches Cheek & Eagle's Right Leg = Discovered by Martin Field October 1978. Revised 2000, Revised 2016 Micheal Ash 5(revised) IV 30 · D2a (Quadrupled Left Stars, Doubled Profile, Scribbling Scratches Cheek & Eagle's Right Leg) (189) Obverse IV 30– Slightly quadrupled left stars toward rim and lower edge of 1's top crossbar. Very slightly tripled right stars. Slightly doubled profile from forehead down to chin. Scribbling die scratches patch at back of jaw, likely to erase die crack. First case known of scribbling die scratches on 1921 obverse die. Reverse D2a– Eagle's left wing over-polished near body. Fine die scratches in various directions on over-polished tail feathers around eagle's right leg on EDS. DPIS – In 1921 dates were part of the master die so there is no variation in position. ;Emission Sequence :Obverse: :Reverse: Comments: # Some specimens show small horizontal die gouge at top right of right wreath. These are now 1921-P VAM-5A. # An over-polished reverse is also seen on 1921-P VAM-5, 1921-P VAM-3EM, 1921-P VAM-3EB1, 1921-P VAM-3EB2 & 1921-P VAM-3GH.