1922-P VAM-1U

Description

Designated as a die state sub-variety of the baseline VAM-1 die pair, the 1922-P VAM-1U documents a specific stage in the progressive life of the normal dies for the most prolifically struck Peace Dollar date. In VAM nomenclature, the letter suffix "U" appended to the base number indicates a die state variant — a cataloged condition of the same die pair at a particular point in its working life, distinguished by progressive features such as die cracks, polishing lines, or wear that developed as the dies struck thousands of coins. The 1922 Philadelphia Peace Dollar boasts the highest mintage in the series at 51,737,000 pieces, a massive output demanding an extraordinary number of working die pairs. This prolific die usage is directly responsible for the extensive roster of VAM varieties cataloged for the date — more than any other Peace Dollar issue. Anthony de Francisci's design was struck in 90% silver at 26.73 grams on 38.1mm planchets. Collectors pursuing a complete 1922-P VAM set will find die state sub-varieties like VAM-1U essential for documenting the full lifecycle of the baseline die combination.

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