1921-S VAM-1B2
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1921-S VAM-1B2 Thorn Head Die Gouge, Die State 2 Discovered by John Kohut, December 2003 This coin is a Hit List 40 Morgan Vam. 1B2 IV 1 · D2a (Thorn Head Die Gouge, Die State 2) (186) Obverse IV 1– Second die gouge state with polished die removing thorn-like die gouge from field next to cap middle back. Die gouges in cap, in field behind cap field and in denticles above N remain. Extensive die polishing lines in tip right field and some around neck. DPIS – In 1921 dates were part of the master die so there is no variation in position. Emission Sequence Obverse: Reverse: Comments: VAM-1B2 has the characteristic die gouge in the gap. The right side of the wheat leaf is still intact. On to 1921-S VAM-1B3 Back to 1921-S VAM-1B1 or Back to the main 1921-S Thornhead page.
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