1879-S VAM-15
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1879-S VAM-15 Doubled 18 and S/S Discovered by Ted Eiben, June 1972. Revision May 2010 by Terry Wallace. 15 (revised) III2 8 ∙ C3f (Doubled 18 and S/S, Die chips below 18) (185) Obverse III2 8 – 1 in date doubled at top left and right of lower crossbar. First 8 doubled to top right of lower loop. Open 9 variety. Die Chips above 5 denticle spaces below 18 as in 1879-S VAM-73, but later die state. Reverse C3f – Filled IV S mint mark with top serif doubled on lower right side and slightly at very bottom. Fine polishing lines on early Proof Like die states. Emission Sequence Obverse: Reverse: Comments: This obverse die was used on 1879-S VAM-15, 1879-S VAM-73 & 1879-S VAM-20. This reverse die was used on 1879-S VAM-15, 1879-S VAM-17, 1879-S VAM-54 & 1879-S VAM-114.
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