1884-S VAM-24

Description

Discovery June 2024, Alan Scott 24 III2 3 • C3m (Very Far Date, S Set Right, Dbl Left Reverse, Re-engraved Leaves) (187) Obverse III2 3 - Date set much further right than normal, at edge of what would be considered the 'very far' date position. Similar to VAM 23 obverse but a different die. ''Die markers'' - Fairly bold diagonal line in top of I in LIBERTY. Several diagonal lines thru D-shaped void in lower hair. Reverse C3m - S set right, with upper serif under right edge of bow knot. Small lump from upper edge of center stroke in middle of upper opening of mint mark. Doubling on left reverse from working hub first used in 1878, listed as C3b. Letters of UNITED and leaves in left wreath bough doubled toward rim. Spike from right foot of T of UNITED is diagnostic for this working hub. Two leaves above ONE re-engraved. Earlier use of reverse die shared with VAM 23, where these same leaves are overpolished and detached -- the most obvious difference between the two similar varieties. ''Die markers'' - Pair of short diagonal lines pointing up to left from wing edge inside wing-neck gap. Patterns of fine horizontal lines inside left leg above talon. DPIS - LE4/RH5 Comments:

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