1926-D VAM-1C1

Description

Employing the compound numbering system with a trailing digit suffix, the 1926-D VAM-1C1 designates a sub-sub-variety — a further refinement within VAM-1C, where the appended numeral 1 identifies a specific die state or diagnostic detail warranting separation from the parent entry. This layered classification parallels decimal sub-numbering seen elsewhere in the VAM system and reflects the granularity modern researchers bring to die study. The 1926-D Peace Dollar is a better date, with the Denver Mint producing only 2,348,700 coins — a limited output constraining the number of working die pairs and the total variety population. Anthony de Francisci's design was struck in 90% silver at 26.73 grams on 38.1mm planchets. The better-date status means locating any specific variety involves searching a smaller surviving population, and sub-sub-varieties like VAM-1C1 add another layer of scarcity to an already scarcer base coin. For collectors, the intersection of better-date premiums and sub-sub-variety specificity makes the 1926-D VAM-1C1 a particularly challenging attribution target within the Peace Dollar series.

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