NEW VAM VARIETIES OF MORGAN & PEACE DOLLARS

Copyright © 2008 by Leroy C. Van Allen    1992 - February 2008    (149 pages, 362 photos for 2007 only)

1997 New Morgan clashed die letters, In, reported.

The Top 100 Morgan Dollar Varieties: The VAM Keys published by Michael Fey & Jeff Oxman

1998       The 1878 Morgan Dollar 8TF Attribution System (3rd ed. 2004) published by Jeff Oxman & Les Hartnett

1999 Many Morgan Misplaced Dates (MPD) reported.

· New/revised in Jan-Dec 2000. Many Peace dollar varieties reported.

 SSDC Official Guide to the Hot 50 Morgan Dollar Varieties published by Jeff Oxman

¬ New/revised in Jan-Dec 2001. More Peace dollar varieties reported. 1879 S reverse 1878 researched.

 A Guide to the 1879 S Reverse of 1878 Morgan Silver Dollars published by David Wang

¨ New/revised in Jan-Dec 2002. Many 1878 S & Morgan doubled ear (especially 1889 P) varieties reported.

The Official Guide to the Top 50 Peace Dollar Varieties published by Jeff Oxman & David Close

1878 P 7 Tail Feather Morgan Dollar Attribution Guide by Leroy Van Allen (Major revision May 2007 with update June 2007)

Amazing Changing 1921 S VAM 1B Thorn Head Morgan Dollar by Leroy Van Allen (Revised April 2004)

1921 P “Infrequently Reeded” or Wide Reeding Morgan Dollar Attribution Guide by Leroy Van Allen (Revised December 2006)

1889 P Doubled Ear Morgan Dollar Attribution Guide by Leroy Van Allen (Revised December 2006)   

m New/revised in Jan-Dec 2003. New Morgan clashed die letters reported from Trust, initial M & O mint mark.

FUN with 1921– Denver Morgan Dollars with Die Breaks, Die Gouges and Filled Dies published by Rob Joyce

Morgan Dollar 8 & 7 Over 8 Tail Feather Story by Leroy Van Allen (Revised January 2006)

Ñ New/revised in Jan-Dec 2004. Many new Morgan clashed die letters reported including ones from DOLLAR, additional impressed denticles on reverse.

§ New/revised in Jan-Dec 2005. Many new varieties reported. Micro O mint mark 1896 O, 1900 O & 1902 O documented as counterfeits.

Elite Clashed Morgan Dollars published by Mark Kimpton

Die Markers for 1921 Morgan & Peace Proof Dollars by Leroy Van Allen

Micro O Mint Mark on Morgan Dollars by Leroy Van Allen (Revised April 2005)

Misplaced Date Digits Morgan Dollar Attribution Guide by Leroy Van Allen & Bill Van Note (Revised December 2006)

Overdates & Over Mint Marks of Morgan Dollars Attribution Guide by Leroy Van Allen

1876 CC Trade Dollar Doubled Die Reverse Counterfeit by Leroy Van Allen

# New/revised in Jan-Dec 2006. Monster gouged 1888 S reverse, most visible 1882 CC MPD, engraved obverse 1878 S, 1886 O 2+2 clashes, many new varieties and more related counterfeits to micro O reported.

1878 S Morgan Dollar Attribution Guide by Leroy Van Allen & Craig Lickenbrock (Updated August 2007)

Some Counterfeit Morgan and Peace Dollars by Leroy Van Allen (Revised September 2006)

The Oval O Coins of 1888 and 1889 by Ash Harrison

1900 O Over CC Attribution Guide by Ash Harrison

¶ New/revised in Jan 2007 thru Feb 2008. Scribbling die scratches at eagle’s right leg found to be on most 1921 P, majority of 1921 D and many of  1921 S. A major find of decade. On-going study of the scribbling, so they aren’t included in this Supplement. Complex 1878 die varieties are best studied using 1878 P 8TF, 7TF & S Attribution Guides. 

1878 P

Ñ2A(revised) I22 · A1b (Doubled Reverse, Clashed Obverse In & t, Reverse M)                                 (189)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse I22– Clashed die with faint partial In of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse t of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

Reverse A1b– Partial raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above space between d and W of God We.

§9A          I12 · A1h (Doubled Reverse, Clashed Obverse n & t)                                                                      (193)                         I-4            R-6

Obverse I12– Clashed die with faint incuse tip of n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse t of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

Ñ14A        I11 · A1j (Doubled Motto, Clashed Obverse n)                                                                               (193)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse I11– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck.

m14-1(revised)  I13 · A1k (Doubled Eye Front)                                                                                              (188)                         I-2            R-4                          

Obverse I13– Front of eye doubled with short bar below eyelid. LIBERTY slightly doubled on right side and P in PLUIRIBUS at very top. All left and right stars very slightly doubled to quadrupled towards rim.

Reverse A1k– Slight doubling of lower and left side of wreath, olive leaves and bottom of eagle’s right wing. Slightly doubled bottom inside of UNITED STATES, ONE top inside and In God We Trust top. Three small feathers added on eagle’s right and two on left side between leg and bottom of wing.

m14-1A    I13 · A1k (Doubled Eye Front, Clashed Obverse n)                                                                        (188)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse I13– Die clash marks with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck.

m14-2(revised) I14  · A1l (Polished Ear, Doubled Date, Tripled Left Stars)                                     (181)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse I14– Doubled date with 1 doubled below upper crossbar, both 8's slightly doubled at top inside and lower left outside of upper loop and 7 slightly doubled below upper crossbar and doubled at top right of vertical shaft. All left stars slightly tripled to quadrupled towards rim. Die over polished with shallow stars, date, ear fill and hair lines to right of ear. Die markers– Thin die scratch line from middle of L in LIBERTY thru top of I up to bottom wheat leaf tip. Short triangular inner ear fill.

Reverse A1l– All legend letters, stars, right wreath and lower left wreath doubled towards rim. One long and two short feathers added on eagle’s right and two on eagle’s left side between leg and bottom of wing. Die marker– Heavy vertical polishing scratch above extra feathers on eagle’s left wing.

Ñ14-4A(revised) I22 · A1i (Concave Fields, Clashed Obverse In & t)                                                 (180)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse I22– Clashed die with faint partial incuse In of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse t of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge. Same clashed die as VAM 2A.

Ñ14-10(revised) I15 · A1k (Doubled Lower Hair and Date)                                                                              (188)                         I-2            R-6

14-11        I111 · A1 c (Doubled Eyelid)                                                                                                        (189?)                       I-3            R-7

Obverse I111– Eyelid doubled as short, thick and blunt spike just below eyelid plus a long thin spike angled downward in front of lower part of eye. E and P of E PLURIBUS doubled in clockwise direction. Raised metal in first 8 in date. Ear over polished. Strong doubling along top edges of many obverse stars.

14-12        I112 · A1c (Doubled Date)                                                                                                            (189?)                       I-3            R-7

Obverse I112– Thin spike below eyelid. Slightly doubled date. 1 doubled below upper crossbar, first 8 doubled at top inside of both loops and bottom left outside of upper loop, 7 doubled below crossbar and right side of vertical shaft, second 8 doubled at top inside and bottom left outside of upper loop.

Reverse A1c– Die further polished down.

14-13        I113 · A1n (Bar Eyelid)                                                                                                                (189)                         I-3            R-7


Obverse I113– Extra metal in front of eye as thick bar just below front of eyelid. Date tripled with 1 slightly tripled at lower left outside and top inside of upper loop. 7 slightly tripled below crossbar and doubled at top right. Right 8 upper loop slightly tripled at lower left outside. All right stars very slightly doubled towards rim.

14-14        I114 · A1c (Doubled LIBERTY)                                                                                   (189)                         I-3            R-7

Obverse I114– Slightly doubled LIBERTY on right side, E PLURIB at top outside, tops of cotton leaves, bottom of nostril and nose and right side of 7. All left stars doubled towards rim and first 3 right stars tripled and 4-6 right stars doubled towards rim. Spike below eyelid and small die chip in front of lower eye. Horizontal and vertical die cracks through second 8.

14-15        I12  · A1l (Doubled Motto)                                                                                                           (193)                         I-3            R-7

14-16        I115 · A1n (Doubled Profile and Date)                                                                                          ( ?  )                         I-3            R-7

Obverse I115– Liberty head profile strongly doubled from forehead to neck. Doubled date with 1 doubled below upper crossbar, first 8 doubled at top inside of both loops and left and right bottom outside of upper loop. 7 doubled below crossbar. Second 8 doubled at top inside and lower left outside of upper loop and bottom outside of lower loop. All left stars doubled towards rim. First two stars on right quadrupled and remainder tripled and doubled towards rim. Two faint short spikes just below eyelid front.

14-17        I116 · A1c (Doubled Date and Hair)                                                                                              (189)                         I-3            R-7

Obverse I116– Doubled bottom edge of lower hair strandsLeft side of first four right stars and first three left stars slightly doubled. Doubled date with 1 doubled below upper cross bar, first 8 doubled at top inside and lower left outside of  upper loop. Upper right of 7 doubled. Top inside of both loops and lower left outside of upper loop of second 8 is doubled.

14-18        I117 · A1c (Doubled Eyelid)                                                                                                         (189)                         I-3            R-7

Obverse I117– First four left stars slightly doubled towards rim.  Slight doubling below front of eyelid.  Right serifs of UNU of UNUM doubled towards coin center.

14-19        I118 · A1d (Doubled LIBERTY)                                                                                   (193)                         I-3            R-7

Obverse I118– LIBERTY slightly doubled on right side. All left stars and first three right stars slightly doubled towards rim. Slightly doubled date with 1 doubled below upper crossbar, both 8's doubled on lower left outside of upper loop. 7 doubled on right side. Later die state shows a large vertical die crack from rim to right side of second 8 up to hair.

m14-20(revised) I118 · A1l (Tripled Date & Right Stars)                                                                 (193)                         I-3            R-7

Obverse I118– Tripled date with 1 tripled below upper crossbar, first and second 8 slightly tripled at top inside and lower left outside of upper loop and 7 slightly tripled below upper crossbar and doubled at top right of vertical shaft. All right stars slightly tripled towards rim. Some heavy polishing lines in cotton leaves and bolls. Die markers Shallow die chip above L in LIBERTY and long thin inner ear fill.

Reverse A1l– Earlier die state than VAM 14-2.

Ñ18A        II/I 2 · A2/A1a (Doubled Date, Clashed Obverse n)                                                                        (180)                         I-4            R-6

Obverse II/I 2– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck.

§20(revised) II/I 2 · A2/A1c (Doubled Date, Clashed Obverse n)                                                                       (189)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse II/I 2– Clashed die as with VAM 18A with faint incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck.

Reverse A2/A1c– (Same description as in VAM book.)      

Ñ22A        II/I 6 · A2/A1e (Doubled LIBERTY, Clashed Obverse n & t)                                                          (180)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse II/I 6-- Clashed die with partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse t of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

§33(revised) II/I 7 · B/Ad (3 TF)                                                                                                   (180)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse II/I 7– Some coins show die chip at left between loops of first 8.

Reverse B/Ad– Three tail feather ends showing; strong one under 4 TF and two faint ones between 4 & 5 TF and 5 & 6 TF. Very faint tail feather shows under 6 TF on early strike specimens. Eagle’s legs are one and one half times normal width with doubled talons. Design remains in olive leaves, below branch on left and center of wreath bow. Diagonal polishing line from 1 TF down thru 4 TF on some specimens. Broad diagonal die gouge on left side of eagle’s neck.

Ñ33A(revised) II/I 7 · B/Ad (3TF, Clashed Obverse n, Reverse M)                                                  (180)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse II/I 7– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck.

               Reverse B/Ad– Polished down die of VAM 44A with faint partial raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d in God.

Ñ34A        II 2 · B/Ae (4TF, Clashed Obverse t)                                                                                            (179)                         I-3            R-7

Obverse II 2– Clashed die with faint partial incuse t of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge. Faint short line next to Liberty head neck edge of G left edge of God from reverse.

Ñ39A        II 2 · B/Ai (5 TF, Clashed Obverse n & t)                                                                                    (179)                         I-4            R-5

Obverse II 2– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse showing slightly away from Liberty head neck and faint partial incuse t of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

m41         II 2 · B/Ak (7 TF)                                                                                                                      (180)                         I-5            R-5

Obverse II 2– Fourth right star has just part of point broken off.

Reverse B/Ak– (Same as VAM book description)

m41A(revised) II 2 · B/Ak (4TF)                                                                                                  (179)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse II 2– Different die than VAM 41.

Reverse B/Ak– Four tail feather ends showing; partial end between 2 and 3 TF, thin line between 3 and 4 TF, full end below 5 TF, and partial end between 5 and 6 TF. Some early strikes show a broken line below 4 TF. Design remains in branch leaves, below branch on left and around wreath bow. Doubled right leg and talons. Polished down version of B/Ak.

m41B       II 2 · B/Ak (7 TF, Clashed Obverse n)                                                                                        (180)                         I-5            R-6

Obverse II 2– Small die gouge line to right of lower cotton leaf of top two. Clashed die with partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck. Later die state of VAM 41 but reported later than VAM 41A.

Ñ41C        II 2 · B/Ak (4TF, Clashed Obverse In & st)                                                                  (179)                         I-4            R-6

Obverse II 2– Strong die clash marks with partial incuse In of In God from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge. Later clashed die state of VAM 41A.

m42A       II/I 5 · B/Al (7TF, Clashed Obverse In & st)                                                                                (180)                         I-4            R-6

Obverse II/I 5– Strongly clashed obv die with full incuse n and partial I of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

Ñ44A(revised) II/I 37 · B/Ad (3 TF, Clashed Obverse n & st, Reverse M)                                                         (179)                         I-5            R-7

Obverse II/I 37– Clashed die with partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

Reverse B/Ad– Clashed die with raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d of God.

§80A         II/I 6 · B2b (Doubled LIBERTY, Wheat Leaves, Disconnected Leaves, Die Breaks T)       (180)                         I-2            R-5

Reverse B2b– Die cracks at top of all legend letters with die breaks at top left and right of T and left of N in UNITED.

Ñ84A(revised) II/I 12 · B1e (Washed Out L, Broken D, Clashed Obverse n, Reverse E & M)                             (180)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse II/I 12– Strongly clashed die with partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck.


Reverse B1e– Clashed die with partial raised E from obverse LIBERTY below eagle’s tail feathers on left side. Vertical bar and middle serif of E show. Also has raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d of God.

#110(revised) II/I 8 · B2a (Broken N & M)                                                                                     (180)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse II/I 8– Type II LIBERTY with thick letters. Doubled P-U-B on top left, second U on right and S at bottom of fully struck specimens. Partially broken bottom serifs of N & M in UNUM. Doubled left stars and 1, 3, 4 & 5 right stars. Doubled date with doubled 1 & 7 at top right, first 8 on surface of both loops, 7 at lower edge of crossbar and right 8 at bottom outside of lower loop on fully struck specimens.

Reverse B2a– Shallow die gouge across eagle’s right leg.

#114         II/I 16 · B2a (Doubled R and Stars)                                                                                             (178)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse II/I 16– Slightly doubled LIBERTY. Doubled P, R and B in PLURIBUS. Doubled first six left stars and all right stars. Tops of cotton leaves and bolls slightly doubled and right side of wheat leaves.

#114A       II/I 16 · B2a (Doubled R and Stars, Clashed Obverse t)                                                 (178)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II/I 16– Clashed die with faint partial incuse t of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge. Die over polished in hair above date.

Reverse B2a– Die over polished with flat spot in middle of eagle’s left wing and right wing slightly separated from leg. Small die chip in middle of eagle’s breast. Different die than for VAM 114.

¶116(revised) II/I 18 · B2a (Doubled P & 1-8)                                                                                 (189)                         I-4            R-7

Obverse II/I 18– Type II LIBERTY. Doubled E PL,R, B, left stars, 1-4 right stars. 1 doubled at top right and right 8 doubled at lower left and bottom inside and top left outside of lower loop. Die flake near hair line behind eye with die scratch leading to hair. Two tiny die chips at back of jaw-neck junction. (Also 140 which is earlier die state.) Key identifier– Bulge at right of P loop and die flake and line behind eye.

Reverse B2a– Fairly full feather between eagle’s right wing and leg.

¶116A       II/I 18 · B2a (Doubled P & 1-8, Die Gouge State 1)                                                                        (189)                         I-4            R-6

Reverse B2a– Slightly polished die with weakened feather between eagle’s right wing and leg. Die gouges added to lower and middle arrow heads, single diagonal gouge on top arrow head, diagonal gouge from end of lower arrow head and on left side of DO. Heavy polishing lines from olive branch tip, and around arrow feathers, olive leaves and in tail feathers. Some specimens show heavy clash mark above arrow heads, but no clash letter transfer.

¶116B       II/I 18 · B2a (Doubled P & 1-8, Die Gouge State 2)                                                                        (180?)                       I-4            R-5

Reverse B2a– Heavily polished die with most of feather between eagle’s right wing and leg removed except for small bit at bottom. Clash marks and gouges/polishing lines removed in fields, but vertical die scratch added from bottom of lower arrow head and vertical and horizontal polishing lines around olive. 

¶116C       II/I 18 · B2a (Doubled P & 1-8, Die Gouge State 3)                                                                        (180)                         I-4            R-5

Reverse B2a– Die further lightly polished with tiny bar remaining of feather between eagle’s right wing and leg. Die gouges added to right side of wreath bow, top arrow head and back of top arrow head. Heavy polishing lines added at right side of eagle’s left leg, diagonal line in upper tail feathers, two lines in lower right tail feathers and diagonal line above arrow feathers.                

¶117(revised) II/I 19 · B2k (Tripled Right Star, Engraved Wing Feathers)                                                        (194)                         I-5            R-5

Obverse II/I 19– Doubled LIBERTY shifted right. Doubled E, P & E in E PLURIBUS. Doubled 2, 3 & 4 left stars and 1-5 right stars (number 2 is strongly tripled and is one of the best examples of a tripled star). Incomplete band in cap. Front of eye doubled and front of eyelid tripled. Doubled mouth, upper chin and right inside of ear. Tops of cotton leaves doubled. P in PLURIBUS strongly doubled. 1 in date is doubled on left side of stem. First 8 doubled at top inside of upper loop and bottom inside of lower loop. Second 8 doubled at bottom outside of lower loop. Key identifier– Alligator eye. (Also 141)

Reverse B2k– Thin vertical bar with fine lines on surface engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. Vertical bars with fine lines on surface between eagle’s right wing and body and one diagonal die gouge. Die over polished with missing feathers in middle of wings

¶123(revised) II/I 40 · B2o (Doubled R & U-M, Stars & Eye, Engraved Wing Feather)                      (194)                         I-5            R-7

Obverse II/I 40– Slightly doubled LIBERTY shifted left. Doubled top and lower left outside plus bottom right serif missing from R in PLURIBUS. Doubled lower edge of top left serif of U & M in UNUM. Strongly doubled seventh left star and doubled 1-3 right stars. Left 8 doubled at top inside of upper loop and bottom left outside of lower loop. Right 8 slightly doubled at bottom outside of lower loop. Slightly doubled right inside of ear. Spike below eyelid front. Long polishing line in top of Phrygian cap and multiple polishing lines to right of designer’s initial, M, and in hair below cap lower rear.

Reverse B2o– Feather engraved with several vertical bars and fine lines on them between eagle’s right wing and leg. Both wings over polished in middle with flat areas. Rough surfaces on parts of eagle and lower wreath.

Ñ130A      II 1 · B2a (Die Gouge IB, Die Chip Lower Cap)                                                                             (180)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 1– Horizontal die gouge thru lower part of IB. Die chip in lower part of Phrygian cap.

¶130B       II 1 · B2a (Spike Above Eyelid, Semi-circular Die Gouges Wing)                                    (194)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 1– Short spike above eyelid front. Slight doubling on chin front. Same die as VAM 185A.

Reverse B2a– Two nearly semi-circular die gouges on eagle’s left wing near neck-wing junction. Over polished die at eagle’s right wing-leg junction.       

#131A(revised) II 2 · B2a (Die Chip in Hair)                                                                                  (194)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 2– Die chip in hair below BE in LIBERTY on late die states. Thin die scratch in front of die chip down to forehead. Thin long horizontal die scratches from bottom of eye front, eye socket and nostril. Worm-like die scratch thru Y in LIBERTY. Heavy vertical die scratch in space between curls behind neck.

¨131B     II 2 · B2a (Die Scratch Thru RT)                                                                                 (179)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 2– Heavy diagonal die scratch thru R and top of T in LIBERTY.

#131C1     II 2 · B2a (Die Scratch Thru IB)                                                                                  (180)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 2– Heavy diagonal die scratch thru B and bottom of I in LIBERTY.

#131C2     II 2 · B2a (Die Scratch Thru IB, Clashed Obverse n)                                                                     (180)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse II 2– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck.

¶131C3     II 2 · B2a (Die Scratch Thru IB, Clashed Obverse n, Die Break O)                                                 (179)                        I-2            R-6

Reverse B2a– Later die state has die crack at top of STATES OF with break at top right of O and small displaced field at right side of second S in STATES.

¶133(revised) II 4 · B2a (Doubled Motto)                                                                                                       (194)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse II 4– Same as II 1 but with slightly doubled LIBERTY to left, wheat leaves on right, top of Phrygian cap and E PLURIBUS UNUM towards rim and extra metal at top right of P.

Reverse B2a– Fine raised dots and fine polishing lines on eagle’s wings with polished splotches in middle of eagle’s left wing.

#134(revised) II 7 · B2n (Doubled UR-BUS UNU, Reverse Legend)                                                  (180)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse II 7– Slightly doubled UR-BUS UNU at top inside of letters and right stars towards coin center. Die markers: Fine horizontal polishing line thru top of right wheat leaf and raised dot on top right serif on E.

Reverse B2g– Slightly doubled STATES AMERICA, right star and some leaves in top two clusters of right wreath towards coin center. Die markers: Some fine isolated die polishing lines above NE D, below tail feathers and arrow heads. R in Trust not broken and o in God not open.

¶141(revised) II/I 19 · B2i (Tripled Rt. Star, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                              (194)                         I-5            R-4

Reverse B2i– Feather with three vertical bars and fine lines on them engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. Open o in God.

#141A       II/I 19 · B2b (Tripled Right Star, Die Gouge Wing Tip)                                                                (194)                         I-4            R-5

Reverse B2b– Short shallow diagonal die gouge from upper side of eagle’s left wing tip. Scattered light polishing lines in lower fields.

#142A       II/I 22 · B2b (Doubled 8-8, Tripled 7, Die Chips Top Reverse)                                                       (179)                        I-3            R-6

Reverse B2b– Die cracks thru tops of ATES OF AMERICA with die chips at top right of S OF and eagle’s left wing.


¶143(revised) II/I 23 · B2l (Doubled 8, Scratches in Tail Feathers, Engraved Lines Wing Feathers)    (180)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse II/I 23– Doubled LIBERTY shifted left. Doubled P, R and B in PLURIBUS and left U in UNUM. Doubled 2, 6 & 7 left stars and top outside of left 8 in date with extra metal inside bottom loop. Short spike below eyelid front.

Reverse B2l– Extensive polishing die scratches in eagle’s tail feathers and in leaves to left and right of wreath bow. Two thin engraved bars with fine lines on surface between eagle’s right wing and leg. Fine vertical engraving lines on feathers between eagle’s right wing and body. (Same die as VAM 145.)

¨144(revised) II/I 24 · B2b (Doubled LIBERTY, Date & Left Stars & Ear)                                     (180)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse II/I 24– All letters slightly doubled to left in LIBERTY. Slightly doubled top right of E, R has a notch at top inside of upper loop and S doubled at bottom of upper and lower serifs in E PLURIBUS. Ear slightly doubled at right inside. 3-7 left stars doubled towards rim. Date doubled with 1 slightly doubled at top right of left bottom crossbar. First 8 and 7 doubled at top outside. Second 8 doubled at left inside of upper loop and top outside of lower loop. Nostril is weak. Two small die chips on chin on some specimens. Heavy polishing line in wheat leaves and hair above forehead.

Reverse B2b– Die over polished with areas of wing feathers and eagle’s right wing missing next to leg. Partial open o in God.

Ñ144A      II/I 24 · B2b (Doubled LIBERTY, Date, Left Stars & Ear, Clashed Obverse n)                               (180)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse II/I 24– Clashed die with edge of faint partial incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck.

#144B       II/I 24 · B2b (Doubled LIBERTY, Date, Left Stars & Ear, Dot Rt. of 8)                                         (180)                         I-4            R-6

Obverse II/I 24– Round raised dot just to right of middle of right 8 in date. Possible die marker punch for reasons unknown, with smooth top and circular edges. Earlier die state than VAM 144A clashed dies. Likely planchet flaw of occluded gas.

¶146(revised) II 2 · B2j (Line in E, R & Y, Doubled Profile, Engraved Wing Feather)                      (194)                         I-4            R-4

Obverse II 2– Same as II 2 but with thin diagonal die scratch thru bottom of E, two thru top of R and one thru middle of Y in LIBERTY. Slightly doubled Liberty head profile on lips, chin and upper neck.

Reverse B2j– Feather with single vertical bar and lines on it engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. Middle of eagle’s wing over polished with missing feathers. Open o in God. Key identifier– Engraved wing feather.

¶164(revised) II/I 27 · B2c (Broken R in PLURIBUS)                                                                     (180)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse II/I 27– Slightly doubled LIBERTY (I, B and T only) shifted to left. Doubled 1, 3 & 4 right stars. Doubled P, L, R and B in PLURIBUS on right side and UNU letters below upper serifs. Key identifier– Vertical line left end of cap ribbon.

Reverse B2c– Very weak feathers next to eagle’s right leg from over polished die. Three short horizontal die spikes between eagle’s right wing and body.

¶165(revised) II/I 28 · B2m (Spiked P, Doubled Motto, Engraved Wing Feathers)                                            (180)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse II/I 28-- Type II LIBERTY. Doubled E- PLUR and S in E PLURIBUS. Doubled 1-5 left stars and 1-5 right stars. Key identifier– Vertical spike top right of P and vertical bar right side of L.

Reverse B2m– Diagonal bars with fine lines on surface engraved between eagle’s right wing and body. Weak feathers next to eagle’s right leg and middle of wings from over polished die.

¶168(revised) II/I 31 · B2n (Doubled P, Engraved Wing Feathers)                                                   (193)                         I-3            R-6

Reverse B2n– Vertical and diagonal bars with fine lines on surface engraved between eagle’s right wing and body. Thin vertical bar with fine lines on surface engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. Weak feathers in middle of eagle’s left wing from over polished die. Also has partially open o in God. (Also 169.)

¨185A     II 1 · B2c (Spike Above Eyelid)                                                                                                    (193)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 1– Short spike above eyelid front. Slight doubling on chin front.

¨185B     II 1 · B2c (Die Scratch Thru I–R)                                                                                 (193)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 1– Heavy diagonal die scratch thru lower part of I and another short one at top of R in LIBERTY.           

#186A       II 2 · B2c (Broken R, Spike Above Eyelid)                                                                                    ( ? )                          I-2            R-6

Obverse II 2– Short spike above eyelid front. Three vertical polishing lines in mouth and some raised metal at left inside of both 8's upper loop and at top inside of first 8 lower loop.

#186B       II 2 · B2c (Broken R, Very Over Polished Wing)                                                                            ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse II 2– Some raised die chips in lower loop of first 8.

Reverse B2c– Eagle’s left wing very over polished with missing feathers in center and lower inside.

¨189        II 1 · B2g (Added Engraved Wing Feather)                                                                   (193)                         I-4            R-6

Reverse B2g– Same as B2c with broken r in Trust but with die over polished with original feathers missing on eagle’s right wing next to leg and center of eagle’s left wing. Diagonal feather lines engraved in missing feather area next to eagle’s right leg. First known die of Philadelphia Mint adding wing feathers to 7 TF reverse.

§190A       II 3 · B2d (Missing Nostril, Doubled Motto, Clashed Obverse n)                                     (179)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse II 3– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck.

m196A     II/I 22 · B2f (Doubled 878, Clashed Obverse In & st)                                                    (179)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse II/I 22– Strong die clash marks with partial incuse In of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

Ñ197(revised) II 7 · B2f (Doubled UR-BUS UNU, Missing Feather)                                                  (180, 194)                  I-2            R-4

Obverse II 7– Slightly doubled UR-BUS UNU at top inside of letters towards coin center.

¬198(revised) II/I 17 · B2f (Doubled Date)                                                                                    (194)                         I-5            R-4

¬199-1     (Same as VAM 198)

199-2 (Eliminated, became VAMs 116B & C.)

#200(revised) II/I 39 · C1a (Broken N and M, Doubled Reverse Legend Letters)                                                (179, 194)                  I-4            R-6

Obverse II/I 39– Serifs of N and M in UNUM broken similar to II/I 25.  Type II LIBERTY.  First six stars on left and first three stars on right doubled.  1 doubled at top right as a notch. Slightly doubled E P-U-S at top right and first U in UNUM at top and lower right.

Reverse C1a–Left serif of A in AMERICA almost touches eagle’s wing, with bottom of letter serifs slanting down and to left.  Inner side of right serif of A is cut off square.  Slanted arrow feather at top. Bottom inside feather of eagle’s right wing next to leg is rounded and not connected to wing on left.  Leaves of right wreath doubled on outside, lower inside of legend letters doubled towards rim and tops of In God We Trust letters doubled. Die chip on D in UNITED. Die marker– Small die chip on inside end of fourth outside feather from bottom of eagle’s left wing.

#201(revised) II/I 35 · C1a (Missing Nostril, Dbld Cotton Leaves & Legend Letters)                                          (179)                         I-4            R-6

Reverse C1a– Die chip on D of DOLLAR. Die marker– Shallow horizontal die scratch from right tail feather to olive branch.

#202(revised) III11 · C1a (Lines in Wheat Leaves, Doubled Date & Reverse Legend)                                          (180)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III11– Lines in all wheat leaves, with more detail in cotton boll tops than type II obverse.  Thin vertical bars of LIBERTY letters.  Complete ribbon line at bottom of Phrygian cap.  Date slightly doubled at top inside of upper and lower loops of 8's and left sides of 1 and 7 shafts. All left and right stars doubled towards coin center. Lower hair doubled.

Reverse C1a– Die chip on D in UNITED. Die marker– Tiny polish line at top left of arrow shaft and olive branch junction.  

#202A       III11 · C1a (Lines in Wheat Leaves, Doubled Date, Clashed Obv n, Rev M)                    (180)                         I-3                            R-5

Obverse III11– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck.         

Reverse C1a– Clashed die with faint raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above W in We.

#203(revised) III12 · C1b (Short Wheat Leaf, Doubled Reverse Lettering)                                                         (179)                        I-4            R-6


Obverse III12– Same as III11, but with heavy die polishing at top.  Wheat leaf below R is short, well below the R, and contains lines.  Wheat grains are well separated, with long wheat leaf between the stalks.  Bottom serifs are thin in motto.  Bottom of E and R run together in LIBERTY.

Reverse C1b– Doubled outside of leaves of right wreath, all legend letters towards rim, In God tops and wing tips feathers.  Doubling stronger than C1a. No die chip on D in UNITED. Die marker– Some horizontal die polishing lines at bottom of eagle’s right wing.

Ñ203A(revised) III12 · C1b (Short Wheat Leaf, Doubled Peripheral Letters, Clashed Obv n, W, st, Rev M) (179)                                I-4            R-7

Obverse III12– Strongly clashed die with almost full incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck, partial incuse W of We from reverse in space between hair locks at right of designer’s initial M and partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

Reverse C1b– Clashed die with raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d of God.

#210(revised) II 2 · C2a (Line Through Y, Extra Feather)                                                                               (194)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse II 2– Vertical polishing line through Y in LIBERTY.

Reverse C2a– Same as C1a except that inner serif of left A in AMERICA is thinner.  No doubling of right wreath, legend or motto letters. Bottom feather of eagle’s right wing extends to junction of next two feathers, and a thin line is present between eagle’s right leg and first wing feather. Die marker– Long diagonal die scratches thru eagle’s right two tail feathers down to right wreath and another scratch from bottom of arrow feathers to left side of wreath bow.

#210A(revised) II 2 · C2a (Line Through R)                                                                                  (179)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse II 2– Diagonal line through R and top of T in LIBERTY.

Reverse C2a– Die marker– Small die chip between left two tail feathers.

#210B1     II 2 · C2a (Line Through IB)                                                                                                       (194)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse II 2– Die markers-- Diagonal line through the middle of I and lower part of B in LIBERTY and curving downwards from B into hair and extending up from I across wheat leaf. Horizontal die scratch on lower lop and tiny die chip at bottom right of nose.

Reverse C2a– Same as VAM 210A with small die chip between left two rail feathers.

#210B2     II 2 · C2a (Line Through IB, Clashed Obverse n & st)                                                  (194)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse II 2– Raised dots on Liberty head face and neck from rusted die. Heavy die clash marks with partial incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

215           III11 · C2a (Extra Feather)                                                                                                           ( ? )                          I-4            Proof

220(revised) II/I 34 · C3b (Tripled R, Shifted Liberty Head Back, Doubled Left Reverse)                                 (176)                         I-5            R-7

Reverse C3b– Left serif of A is cut down so it is not flat on top and away from wing.  Bottom of serif is not slanting.  Bottom feather of eagle’s right wing is squared off and raised.  Hub doubling of UNITED STATES bottom inside with left inside strong on U of UNITED, I of In at top, top right edge of eagle’s right wing, and left edge of some leaves in left wreath.  This is normal reverse design, except for hub doubling, used for most of the Morgan silver dollars series which also appears on some 1879 O and S dies.

¨221(revised) II 1 · C3b (Cut Down A, Doubled Left Reverse)                                                                        (193)                         I-2            R-3

Obverse II 1– Some specimens show die chip dot on forehead front. Doubled bottom of B in PLURIBUS. Extra metal at top of lower loop of first 8 and couple of polishing lines at front of eyelid

Reverse C3b– Same hub doubling but different die. Several obverse and reverse dies.

¶221A       II 1 · C3b (Cut Down A, Doubled Left Reverse, Denticle Impressions Wreath Bow)                          (180)                         I-3            R-6

Reverse C3b– Four raised dots in a square to left of wreath bow with lateral spacing of denticle spaces.

222(revised) II 2 · C3b (Cut Down A, Doubled Left Reverse)                                                                           (176, 178, 193)           I-2            R-5

Reverse C3b– Same hub doubling but different die.

222A         II 2 · C3b (Cut Down A, Die Chips Mouth)                                                                   (178)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse II 2– Die chips above and below Liberty head lips.

¬222B II 2 · C3b (Cut Down A, Die Gouges Cotton Boll and Front Wheat Leaf)                                            (176)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse II2– Vertical die gouge at base of left cotton boll and long thin die scratch from side of left boll to right of Y in LIBERTY. Thick die gouge above LI in LIBERTY thru front wheat leaf.

¨222C     II 2 · C3b (Spiked Eye)                                                                                                               (194)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse II 2– Short spikes above and below eyelid front.

¨223(revised) II 6 · C3c (Washed Out L, Doubled Lower Reverse)                                                  (194)                         I-3            R-6

Reverse C3c– Hub doubling of outside edges of some leaves in left and right wreath, and tops of serifs of A next to star in AMERICA, L– AR in DOLLAR and right star doubled towards rim on fully struck coins with die not excessively polished. Also appears on some 1879 P dies.

¨224(revised) II 2 · C3c (Doubled Lower Reverse, 168 Reed Count)                                                                (168)                         I-4            R-5

Reverse C3c– Same hub doubling but different die. Die marker: Double horizontal polishing lines between eagle’s legs on right side.

Edge– Second lowest edge reeding count of 168 for Morgan dollar series.

¨225(revised) II 2 · C3c (Doubled Lower Reverse)                                                                                          (193)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 2– Faint short spike or thin diagonal polishing lines below eyelid front on some specimens.

Reverse C3c– Same hub doubling but different die.

Ñ225A      II 2 · C3c (Doubled Lower Reverse, Denticle Impressions on Reverse)                                              (193)                         I-4            R-5

Obverse II 2– Faint short spike below eyelid front.

Reverse C3c– Four raised dots below middle tail feathers from impressions of outside of denticles. Spacing between them matches denticle spacing. Short horizontal spikes to right of 1 and 2 tail feathers.

¨226(revised) II 1 · C3c (Doubled Lower Reverse)                                                                                          (194)                         I-2            R-6

Reverse C3c– Same hub doubling but different die.

¬227        II 1 · C3a (Normal Second Obverse, Normal Third Reverse)                                                           (175, 176)                  I-2            R-6

Reverse C3a– Normal C3 reverse without any significant doubling. Reeding count coins of 176  has a long diagonal die polishing line thru O in OF. Reeding count coins of 175 has very slight doubling of two leaves at top of left wreath.

¨228(revised) II 2 · C3a (Broken Fourth Right Star, Normal Third Reverse)                                    (178, 193)                  I-2            R-6

Reverse C3a– Heavy horizontal polishing lines thru wreath bow on some specimens.

¨228A     II 2 · C3a (Die Gouge Cotton Bolls & Front Wheat Leaf)                                                               (176)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse II 2– Vertical die gouge at base of left boll and long thin die scratch from left side of left boll to right of Y in LIBERTY. Thick die gouge above LI in LIBERTY thru front wheat leaf. Same die as for VAM 222B with point broken on fourth right star.

¨228 B    II 2 · C3a (Polishing Line Thru O in OF)                                                                                     (176)                         I-2            R-6

Reverse C3a– Long diagonal die polishing line thru O in OF. (Same die as VAM 227.)

¨229        II 2 · C3e (Doubled Right Wreath & AMERICA)                                                                           (176)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse II 2– Die chip at top of forehead and fourth right star point is broken.

Reverse C3e– Some doubled leaves in each cluster of right wreath and bottom inside of AMERICA letters towards rim.

Ñ229-1      II 8 · C3a (Doubled Top Obverse)                                                                                                (193)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 8– Slightly doubled top of Phrygian cap, right wheat leaf, top of left two cotton leaves, LIBERTY on left side and band front, hair front and US UNUM towards rim.


230           III21 · C3a (Normal)                                                                                                    (194)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III21– Long wheat leaf below R, close to R, with weak lines.  Short wheat leaf between wheat stalks.  Thicker bottoms serifs and motto letters. LIBERTY letters are thinner, with shorter serifs on B and R.  This is the normal obverse design for most of Morgan silver dollar series.

m230-1     III21 · C3a (Normal)                                                                                                                    ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse III21– Die marker– Vertical polishing line thru eye lid front.

Reverse C3a– Die marker– Polishing lines left of eagle’s left leg.

m230-2     III21 · C3a (Normal)                                                                                                                    ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse III21– Die marker– Lines above eyelid front, horizontal line thru bottom rear of nostril.

                Reverse C3a– Die marker– Short curved line left inside of wreath bow.

m230-3     III21 · C3a (Normal)                                                                                                                    (194)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III21– Die markers– Polishing line between cotton bolls.

Reverse C3a– Die markers– Three horizontal polishing lines right of wreath ribbon.

¨231(revised) III22 · C3c (Tripled Stars, Doubled Lower Reverse)                                                   (193)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III22– Slightly tripled left and right stars, date and all letters towards rim. Vertical thin polishing lines below eyelid front and tiny die chip on nose above nostril

·232          III23 · C3b (Doubled Left Stars, Doubled Left Reverse)                                                  (193)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III23– Left stars slightly doubled towards rim, right stars sextupled towards rim, tops of E PLURIBUS UNUM slightly doubled towards rim with both U’s of PLURIBUS doubled at bottom inside.  Top of cap and right edge of top wheat leaf slightly doubled.

Reverse C3b– Same hub doubling but different die.

1878 CC

#2A          II 2 · B1a (Doubled LIBERTY, Die Chip Nostril, Chips in CC)                                                      ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse II 2– Die chip on nostril.

#2B          II 2 · B1a (Doubled LIBERTY, Die Chips Eyelid & Forehead, Chips in CC)                  ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse II 2– Die chip on front of forehead and on top of eyelid. Tiny die chip at right of wheat leaves.

Ñ7A         II 1 · B2a (Medium CC, Clashed Obverse G & st)                                                                         ( ? )                          I-2            R-7

Obverse II 1– Clashed die with faint partial incuse G of God from reverse next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

¶9(revised) II 3 · B2c (CC Tilted Right)                                                                                                         (177)                         I-2            R-3

Reverse B2c– Normal die of type B2 with widely spaced mint marks, III CC, set high and slanted right. Some specimens show large die chips around We Tr and a long heavy polishing line from right top of O in ONE.  

#13(revised) II 5 · B2a (Doubled Date & Stars, Two Die Gouges Wing)                                                            (179)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse II 5– Strongly doubled date digits on right side, all right stars towards rim, all left stars on right side, UM in UNUM on left side and neck lower edge. Ear slightly doubled on left inside and right outside. Tops of cotton leaves very slightly doubled. Different die than VAM 6 II 4 but with similar strong doubling on date and doesn’t have strongly doubled cotton bolls and leaves.

Reverse B2a– Medium spaced II CC mint mark at normal height. Two short horizontal die gouges in middle of eagle’s left wing opposite neck-wing junction as in VAM 27.

#14A        II 2 · B2b (Doubled LIBERTY, Wide CC, Die Scratches on Eagle)                                 ( ? )                          I-2            R-4

Obverse II 2– Die chip on eyelid front.

Reverse B2b– Long die scratch across eagle’s breast from eagle’s right leg up to left shoulder and double vertical die scratch at inner middle of eagle’s left wing.

#22(revised) II 3 · B1a (Die Chips in CC)                                                                                                       (177)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse II 3– Point broken off fourth right star. Die markers– Short die scratch to right of nostril and diagonal die scratch across bottom of Phrygian cap below ribbon.

Reverse B1a– Closed medium II CC’s with die chips inside both C’s. Die marker– Horizontal die scratch in middle of eagle’s right wing.

¬25         II 7 · B1h (Doubled 18-8, Doubled Reverse Legend)                                                                       ( ? )                          I-2            R-4

Obverse II 7– Slightly doubled 18–8 with 1 doubled below upper crossbar and both 8's doubled at top inside of upper loop.  Die chips on eyelid and front of forehead as in VAM 2.

Reverse B1h– Slightly doubled base of D in DOLLAR, right star towards rim and inside of bottoms of UNITED STATE -F AMERI letters.  Medium II CC mint marks with die chips in both C’s.

m26         II 8 · B2d (Doubled P, Wide CC)                                                                                 (177)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 8– Doubled P in PLURIBUS at top right outside as an arc and at bottom inside of loop.        

#27           II 2 · B2a (Medium CC, Two Die Gouges Wing)                                                                            ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse II 2– Die chip on front of forehead, on top of eyelid and right of wheat leaves as in VAM 2B.

Reverse B2a– Medium spaced II CC mint mark at normal height. Two short horizontal die gouges in middle of eagle’s left wing opposite neck-wing junction.

¶28           II 3 · B2a (Medium CC, Die Scratch E)                                                                                         (178 )                        I-2            R-5

Obverse II 3– Broken point off fourth right star.             

Reverse B2a– Medium spaced II CC mint mark at normal height. Curved die scratch thru middle of E in ONE on some specimens.

1878 S

§1B          II 1 · B2a (Pitted Tail Feathers, Lines in Hair & Eagle’s Talons)                                    (184, 186) I-2            R-4

Obverse II 1– Heavy die polishing lines in hair at back of neck.

Reverse B2a– Two heavy diagonal die gouge lines in space above eagle’s right talons and a heavy diagonal line in space between eagle’s right wing and leg. Later die state shows raised dots from die rust pits at upper right in tail feathers and lower right wreath. Two die chips in lower part of eagle’s right wing. Early die gouge die state has 186 reeds and later rusted die state has 184 reeds.

¶1C(revised) II 1 · B2a (Die Chip R, Lightly Engraved Wing Feather, Rev Die Used in 1879)                             (184)                         I-4          R-5

Obverse II 1– Very slightly doubled left 8 at bottom outside, lower hair edge above date and 1-4 right stars, right wheat leaf on right side, top of Phrygian cap and L-R in PLURIBUS on right side. Slightly doubled E-P at top right and B at bottom. Fourth right star broken. Light polishing lines in fields. Die markers– Polished area in front of eye with vertical die scratch from eyelid front and small horizontal die scratch below hair curl above eye rear.

Reverse B2a– Lightly engraved shallow feathers between eagle’s right wing and leg. Slightly doubled D in DOLLAR at bottom. Die chip on upper right of top loop of R in AMERICA. R in Trust not broken. (Same die as VAM 95.) Die later used on 1879 S VAMs 4, 23 & 25.

#1D(revised) II 1 · B2a (Doubled D, Scratches in Tail Feathers)                                                       (185)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse II 1– Die markers– Heavy diagonal polishing lines in LIBER and two vertical lines in front of eye. Point of fourth right star broken. (Same as VAM 106.)

Reverse B2a– Slightly doubled D in DOLLAR on left side and at bottom. Diagonal die scratches in lower part of eagle’s tail feathers, thru lower top berry in left wreath, middle of eagle’s right wing and long vertical line in lower part of eagle’s right wing next to feather ends. (Same as VAM 73.) (Formerly VAM 1)

¨1E         II 1· B2a (Die Gouges in Right Wreath)                                                                                        (181)                         I-4            R-6

Reverse B2a– Heavy, broad die gouges in outer leaves of second and third leaf clusters from Ñbottom of right wreath plus die gouge on left side of M in AMERICA.


Ñ1F (Eliminated, same as VAM 63)

Ñ1G(revised) II 1 · B2a (Lines in LIB & Eagle’s Left Wing Tip)                                                    (185)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse II 1– Heavy polishing lines thru LIB in LIBERTY. Second die has missing nostril from over polished die.

Reverse B2a– Heavy horizontal polishing lines at top of eagle’s left wing.

1H (Eliminated same as VAM 1B)

§2(revised) II 1 · B2b (Broken R in Trust)                                                                                                     (184)                         I-2            R-2

Reverse B2b– Same as B2a, but with die fill on arm of r in Trust which can be partial or completely missing. (A hub break since it also appears on some 1878 P 7 TF & 1879 S.) May always exist in combination with engraved wing feather.

5(revised) II 4 · B2i (Doubled 878, Tripled Eyelid)                                                                                         (184)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse II 4– Both 8's doubled on right side of upper loop opening.  Cross bar of the 7 is doubled at top and right side. S of PLURIBUS and UNU of UNUM slightly doubled on right side.  All letters of LIBERTY doubled with shift down.  Lower hair slightly doubled.  Nostril, lips, chin and neck doubled. Cotton leaves doubled at top.  Wheat leaves slightly doubled on right side.  Eyelid slightly tripled.  Point on number 4 right star not broken. Die chip in middle of cheek.

Reverse B2i– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg.  R in Trust broken.

§7(revised) II 6 · B2i (Doubled LIBERTY & Wheat Leaves, Engraved Wing Feather)                       (184)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse II 6– Doubled top left of Liberty head including LIBERTY with shift down, hair below LIBERTY, wheat leaves and kernels on right side and top two cotton leaves on right side. Heavy polishing lines in front of LIBERTY head profile on some specimens.

#8(revised) II 1 · B2k (Engraved Wing Feather)                                                                                             (184)                         I-4            R-3

Obverse II 1– Die 1– Curved die scratch in front of forehead and horizontal die scratch between ends of lower two cotton leaves. Fourth right star broken. Same die as VAM 28. Die 2– Tiny die chip below Phrygian cap fold. Fourth right star broken. Same die as some VAM 47 Die 1.

Reverse B2k– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. Engraved bars between eagle’s right wing and body plus engraved patch in middle of eagle’s right wing on earlier die states. R in Trust not broken. Die chip on lower right serif of E in UNITED on later obverse die 1 die states and on all obverse die 2 die states. Both wings over polished in center with obverse die 2.

#8A          II 1 · B2k (Engraved Wing Feather, Rusted Die Wings)                                                 (184)                         I-4            R-5

Reverse B2k– Raised dots from rusted die on eagle’s wings with some splotches on eagle’s left wing.

§9(revised) II 7 · B2l (Doubled LIBERTY Left, Broken B, Engraved Wing Feather)                                         (184)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse II 7– LIBERTY slightly doubled to left and also right on IB-R-Y. Die flakes at top of E-P with B slightly doubled at top right inside of lower loop and bottom crossbar broken. Point on fourth right star broken.

Reverse B2l– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust broken. Tiny die chip on second outer bottom feather of eagle’s right wing.

13 (Eliminated, same as VAM 33)

Ñ15(revised) II 11 · B2n (Lines in Eagle, Engraved Wing Feather, Doubled LIBERTY Left)                            (184)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse II 11– LIBERTY slightly doubled left. P in PLURIBUS has bulge at top right outside. L & R slightly doubled on left side and bottom of B crossbar is thin. Die marker– Horizontal lines and raised dots in hair at jaw-neck junction.

Reverse B2n– Heavy die polishing lines in middle of both wings and two diagonal lines between eagle’s legs. Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust partially broken.

Ñ17(revised) II 13 · B2d (Doubled D, Over Polished Lower Obverse)                                                               (184)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse II 13– Bottom of die over polished with shallow date and missing portions of lower hair line. First 8 has small die chip on right side between loops.

Reverse B2d– D in DOLLAR doubled at left top outside and at left and right bottom outside. Small III S mint mark set slightly to left. R in Trust not broken. Earliest die state has horizontal polishing lines below middle tail feathers.

¨17A(revised) II 13 · B2d (Doubled D, Denticle Impressions)                                                                         (184)                         I-4            R-6

Obverse II 13– 7 has raised slanted dash at very bottom.

Reverse B2d– Slightly raised denticle impressions thru OLL in DOLLAR, below OL and four slanted impressions below left tail feathers.

¨19(revised) II 14 · B2w (Doubled Motto, Die Gouge Cap, Engraved Wing Feather)                                       (181)                         I-2           R-4

Obverse II 14– LIBERTY slightly doubled with shift up. Point on number 4 right star is broken off. Nostril and eyelid doubled as are E PL-R-BUS U of motto. Thick broad horizontal die gouge across wheat leaves and top cotton leaf. Field is slightly concave. Doubled profile from hair down to chin.

Reverse B2w– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust broken. D in DOLLAR doubled at top left and bottom outside. Several stages of over polishing.

¨19A       II 14 · B2w (Doubled Motto, Die Gouge Cap, Engraved Wing Feather)                                           (181)                         I-2            R-6

Reverse B2w– Arm of R completely missing in TRUST with open G in God. Die extremely over polished with letters of UNITED STATES very shallow and a number of leaves disconnected in wreath. Small dots of metal all over eagle.

§21(revised) II 7 · B2f (Doubled LIBERTY Left, Broken B, Concave Obverse, Engraved Wing Feather)            (184)                        I-3            R-4

Obverse II 7– Same die as for VAM 9 but further polished with slightly concave fields near rim, especially at top right.

Reverse B2f– Left wreath, lower part of right wreath, UNITED STATES, ONE DOLLAR and left star doubled towards rim. Doubled o in God at bottom. Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust not broken.

§23(revised) II 43 · B2y (Doubled Profile, Engraved Wing Feather, S/S Left)                                   ( ? )                          I-3            R-4

Obverse II 43– Liberty head profile slightly doubled from front of LIBERTY band, front edge of hair, nose, lips and chin. Slight doubling on PLU-BUS UNUM towards rim, top of Phrygian cap, right wheat leaf and LIBERTY on right side. Die marker: Rough flaked surface of hair above second right star.

Reverse B2y– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. III S mint mark re-punched with short diagonal line at top middle inside of upper loop and curved line within lower loop. R in Trust partially broken. Eagle’s left wing slightly over polished in center.

§24(revised) II 6 · B2r (Doubled LIBERTY & Wheat Leaves, Engraved Wing Feather)                     (185)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 6– No polishing lines in front of Liberty head profile.

§25           II 1 · B2c (S Set High and Right)                                                                                 (184)                         I-2            R-4

26(revised) II 23 · B1a (Long Center Arrow Feather, S Tilted Left)                                                  (186)                         I-3            R-7

Obverse II 23– Eyelid doubled at bottom front and short spikes at eye bottom front and lower part of eye socket.

Reverse B1a– Normal die of 1878 P B1 type with long center arrow shaft.  Small III S mint mark set slightly to right with slight tilt to left.  Die marker of small dot in incuse line next to eagle’s left leg.

¨27(revised) II 1 · B1b (Long Center Arrow Shaft)                                                                                        (185)                         I-3            R-7

Obverse II 1– Three faint spikes below eyelid front, short vertical line in eyelid top corner and short vertical line at top of eye socket above eyelid.

Reverse B1b– Small III S mint mark centered and upright. Die marker of medium-sized die chip above top arrow feather.  No diagonal polishing lines on tail feathers next to eagle’s right leg. Denticle above second S in STATES broken.

¶28(revised) II 1 · B2o (Die Scratch on Wing, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                           (184)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse II 1– Same die as Die 1 of VAM 8 with die scratch in front of forehead and one between lower cotton leaf ends. Some LDS specimens show faint vertical die crack in back of scratch on forehead of VAM 8.

§29(revised) II 17 · B2q (Tripled LIBERTY, Doubled Nostril & Eyelid, Sagging Jaw, Engraved Wing Feather) (184)         I-3            R-4

Obverse II 17– LIBERTY tripled to left and right. Doubled eyelid, nostril, and hair above date. Tripled front and bottom of chin. 18-8 slightly doubled at bottom outside. Both 8's doubled at top left inside of upper loop, possibly from die polishing. Front of chin has more rounded appearance from doubled profile. Diagonal die gouge at top left of first U in PLURIBUS.


Reverse B2q– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust not broken.

§30(revised) II 18 · B2r (Quadrupled LIBERTY, Doubled Nostril, Eyelid, Engraved Wing Feather) (185)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse II 18– LIBERTY quadrupled with doubling to left, right and bottom. Doubled wheat kernels, nostril and eyelid, with ends of eyelid slightly tripled.

Reverse B2r– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg.  R in Trust not broken. Portions of eagle’s left wing over polished in middle.

§31(revised) II 17 · B2s (Tripled LIBERTY, Doubled Nostril & Eyelid, Sagging Jaw, Engraved Wing Feather) (184)          I-3            R-4

Reverse B2s– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust not broken.

32 (Eliminated, same as VAM 48)

32A (Eliminated, became VAM 91A)

m33(revised) II 20 · B2u (Engraved Wing Feather, Doubled L-R-BU, S/S Notches)                                          (184)                         I-2            R-4

Reverse B2u– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust not broken, Slightly doubled D in DOLLAR at top left. Small S II mint mark set slightly high and to right and slightly doubled as notches on top and bottom serifs.

§34(revised) II 43 · B2v (Doubled Profile & Reverse Legend, Engraved Wing Feather)                      (184)                         I-2            R-4

Reverse B2v– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg.  UNITED STATES OF and left wreath outer leaves slightly doubled towards rim. R in Trust not broken.

¨35(revised) II 26 · B2w (Sextupled Left Stars, Doubled Profile, Engraved Wing Feather)                                (181)                         I-3           R-3

Obverse II 26– LIBERTY slightly doubled on left side. Doubled LIBERTY band edge, hair above forehead, forehead, nose, lips and chin.  All left stars very slightly tripled to sextupled towards rim with 4-7 most prominent. Right stars faintly doubled towards rim. PLURIBUS UNUM doubled to sextupled at top of letters towards rim. Top of Phrygian cap and right wheat leaf doubled.

Ñ36A        II 1 · B2x (Engraved Wing Feather, Die Gouge Wheat Leaf)                                                          (184)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse II 1– Small diagonal die gouge from top of left wheat leaf thru left wheat grain talk. Slight doubling of front of LIBERTY band and slight tripling of LIBERTY. Different die than normal VAM 36.

¶36B         II 1 · B2x (Engraved Wing Feather, Die Break E)                                                                          (184)                         I-5            R-7

Obverse II 1– Die crack from denticles in radial direction on left side of E in E PLURIBUS with displaced field below E. First obverse die with break that likely caused a change to second obver die of VAM 36A.

§37(revised) II 41 · B2y (Doubled UNUM, Engraved Wing Feather, S/S Left)                                   (184)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse II 41– Slightly doubled US UNUM towards rim, Phrygian cap top, right wheat leaf, front edge of hair and front of LIBERTY band. Fourth right star broken.

Reverse B2y– Same reverse die as VAM 23.

Ñ38(revised) II 32 · B2z (Engraved Wing Feather, Die Gouge Right Wing, Doubled Lower Hair & 8-8)              (184)                         I-2            R-5

Reverse B2z– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust broken. Wide diagonal die gouge at top inside and lower middle of eagle’s right wing. Some specimens show die chip on F in OF.

#39(revised) II 1 · B2aa (Engraved Wing Feather)                                                                                          (181)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 1– Some tiny die chips in front of ear and dot at back of nose. Both 8's have raised metal in loops from die polishing. Fourth right star broken.

Reverse B2aa– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. Fine engraving lines between eagle’s right wing and body. R in Trust broken. Die chip back of top arrow head. Some light polishing lines on left field with long polishing line from bottom of eagle’s right wing down to olive branch and diagonal die gouge on outside of eagle’s left leg. Later die state than VAM 99.

Ñ44(revised) II 11 · B2j (Engraved Wing Feather, Doubled LIBERTY Left)                                    (184)                         I-2            R-4          

§45(revised) II 1 · B2ad (Engraved Wing Feather, Reverse Die used in 1879)                                    (184)                         I-4            R-4

Obverse II 1– Small die chips below eyelid, on nose, behind eye and on cheek with vertical die gouge at rear of eye.

Reverse B2ad– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust slightly broken. Slightly doubled UNITED STATES towards rim. Die later used on 1879 S VAM 9.

§46(revised) II 1 · B2i (Engraved Wing Feather, Worm-Eye Die Scratch)                                                          (184)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 1– Thin worm-like die scratch behind eye and couple small die chips on cheek in front of ear. Same die as VAM 52.

¨46A       II 1 · B2i (Engraved Wing Feather, Extra Wreath Berry Die Break)                                                (184)                         I-3            R-6

Reverse B2i– Die break on left side of second berry cluster from top of left wreath to form extra looking berry or leaf.

#47(revised) II 1 · B2ae (Engraved Wing Feather)                                                                                          (184)                         I-2            R-3

Obverse II 1– Die 1-- Tiny die chip below Phrygian cap fold. Same die as VAM 8 Die 2. Fourth right star broken. Die 2– Polishing scratch in top of ER in LIBERTY and polished loops of first 8. Fourth right star broken. Die 3– Long horizontal die scratch between hair locks in back of neck. Fourth right star broken. Same die as VAM 69.

Reverse B2ae– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust broken. Slightly doubled bottom inside of ITED STATES F and tops of In God We. Later die states show polishing lines in fields. Die marker: Tiny die dig at end of third tail feather from right.

Ñ48(revised) II 1 · B2af (Engraved Wing Feather, S Tilted Right)                                                   (184)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse II 1– Slight doubling of B in PLURIBUS at bottom, edge of forehead, front of hair and top of Phrygian cap.

Reverse B2af– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust partially broken with triangle on arm. III S mint mark set slightly high with slight tilt to right. Diagonal die scratch right of wreath bow.

#49(revised) II 15 · B2ag (Engraved Wing Feather)                                                                                        (189)                         I-5            R-5

Obverse II 15– Polished concave obverse with diagonal clash lines at neck.

Reverse B2ag– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg extending up between wing and body with smooth top and rough sides. A long continuous touched-up engraved area. R in Trust not broken. Same die as VAM 103 Die Combo 3 with same die markers but polished and engraved after dies clashed. Die markers: Raised dot on fourth feather from bottom of eagle’s left wing with line above and two lines below it, gouge in eagle’s mouth and diagonal line at left side of tail feathers between eagle’s legs.

#50(revised) II 21 · B2ah (Tripled Eyelid, Engraved Wing Feather, S Tilted Left)                                            (184)                         I-5            R-6

Obverse II 21– Eyelid slightly tripled in front of eye just below front of eyelid. Point of fourth right star broken. Die chip at mouth corner.

Reverse B2ah– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg extending up between wing and body to top of wing with dots on surface. A long continuous touched-up engraved area. Heavy polishing lines in fields. Small III S mint mark centered and tilted left. R in Trust not broken.

#51(revised) II 1 · B2ai (Engraved Wing Feather, Over Polished Ear, Weak STAT)                                         (184)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse II 1– Over polished ear and faint spike below eyelid front. Fourth right star broken.

Reverse B2ai– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust not broken. Slight notch at top of top serif of small S mint mark. Center of eagle’s right and left wings over polished and STAT is very shallow. Slightly doubled tops of ONE DOL towards coin center.

m52(revised) II 1 · B2aj (Engraved Wing Feather, Worm-Eye Die Scratch)                                      (184)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse II 1– Thin worm-like die scratch behind eye and two tiny die chips in hair bun.

Reverse B2aj– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust broken.

§53(revised) II 7 · B2ak (Doubled LIBERTY, Broken B, Concave Obv., Dbld Left Wreath, Eng. Wing Feather) (184)        I-3            R-4

Obverse II 7– Same concave die as VAM 21.

Reverse B2ak– Outside leaves on left wreath and UNITED STATES OF slightly doubled towards rim. Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg.  R in Trust not broken. Diagonal die scratch just above engraved wing feather. Die chip on first T in STATES on some specimens.

#55(revises) II 26 · B2al (Sextupled Left Stars, Doubled Profile, Engraved Wing Feather)                                (181)                         I-2            R-5


Reverse B2al– Shallow feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. Slightly doubled UNITED STAT and top leaf cluster of left wreath towards rim. R in Trust not broken. Raised dots and splotches in center of both wings from rusted die, but later die state than VAM 75A and die polished again. Die markers: Tiny raised dot on right side of upper tail feathers between eagle’s legs and curved depressed area on lowermost outside feather of eagle’s right wing.  

56(revised) II 24 · B1c (Long Center Arrow Feather, S Set High)                                                      (184)                         I-3            R-7

Obverse II 24– Two horizontal bars out from front of eye.  L of LIBERTY slightly doubled on lower left serif.

Reverse B1c– Small III S mint mark set high, slightly to left and upright.  Die marker of lower part of tail feathers between eagle’s legs missing due to curved raised metal.

57(revised) II 23 · B1d (Long Center Arrow Feather, S Set Left)                                                      ( ?  )                         I-3            R-7

Reverse B1d– Small III S mint mark set slightly left well below wreath, with slight tilt to left.  Die marker of small die chip at lower right outside of S mint mark and small die chips in field below S mint mark.

58             II 25 · B1c (Long Center Arrow Feather, S Set High)                                                     ( ?  )                         I-3            R-7

Obverse 25– Thick spike just below eyelid in front of eye.  Slight doubling inside inner ear.

59(revised) II 1 · B1e (Long Center Arrow Feather, S Set Slightly Left)                                                            ( ?  )                         I-3            R-7

Obverse II 1– Diagonal die clash line extending to left from eyelid tip.

Reverse B1e– Small III S mint mark set very slightly left of center, but not as far left or as high as VAM 57.  Die markers of vertical polishing line between eagle’s right leg and tail feathers and diagonal polishing line on middle tail feather below olive branch.

60(revised) II 23 · B1f (Long Center Arrow Feather, S Set High & Left)                                                           (186)                         I-3            R-7

Reverse B1f– Small III S mint mark set high and to left, but further left than VAM 56.  Die markers of diagonal polishing lines on lower part of tail feathers next to eagle’s right leg.

61             II 1 · B2am (Doubled Reverse Motto)                                                                                            ( ? )                          I-2            R-4

Reverse B2am– Slight doubling towards rim on bottom of UNITED STAT letters and top outside of left wreath leaves.  R in Trust broken.

62             II 24 · B1g (Long Center Arrow Feather, S Set Far Left)                                                                (185)                         I-3            R-7

Reverse B1g– Small III S mint mark set far to left and slightly high.  Die marker of large raised metal area at junction of olive branch and top arrow feather.

¶63(revised) II 1 · B2an (S/S Right)                                                                                                               (185)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse II 1– Diagonal die scratch in front of eye. Beveled insides of 8's loops.

Reverse B2an– III S mint mark doubled as curved diagonal line in middle of upper loop opening. Long horizontal die scratch thru neck and eagle’s right wing. R in Trust not broken. No engraved wing feather.

¬64         II 1 · B2ao (Engraved Wing Feather)                                                                                            (184)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 1– Same die chips on Liberty head face as on some VAM 45.

Reverse B2ao– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg with fine polishing lines in engraved area. R in TRUST not broken.

¨65         II 8 · B2ap (Doubled Motto, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                    (185)                         I-2            R-5

Reverse B2ap– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust not broken.

Ñ66(revised) II 27 · B2d (Doubled Ear & Eyelid, Doubled D)                                                                         (185)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse II 27– Slightly doubled ear on right inside and eyelid below front. Fine line thru top of IB in LIBERTY to left wheat leaf.

Reverse B2d– Horizontal polishing lines below middle tail feathers.

¨67         II 1 · B2aq (Engraved Wing Feather, S Set Left)                                                                           (184)                         I-2            R-5

Reverse B2aq– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in TRUST not broken. Small III S mint mark set to left and upright.

¨68         II 28 · B2ad (Doubled LIBERTY, Engraved Wing Feather, Reverse Die Used in 1879)     (184)                         I-4            R-5

Obverse II 28– LIBERTY doubled on left side. LIBERTY band edge, front of hair, bottom front of eye and chin slightly doubled.

Reverse B2ad– Die later used on 1879 S VAM 9.

¨69         II 1 · B2ar (Engraved Wing Feather)                                                                                            (184)                         I-2            R-5

Reverse B2ar– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg with vertical engraving lines in that area. R in Trust broken. Small III S mint mark in normal position with slight tilt to right. Slightly doubled UNITED S-TE towards rim.

¨70 (Eliminated, same as VAM 31)

¨71 (Old 71 same as VAM 35)

§71           II 1 · B2bc (S Set High)                                                                                                               (185)                         I-2            R-4

Reverse B2bc– Small III S mint mark set high but not as high as VAM 77. Some horizontal lines on partial feather between eagle’s right wing and leg.

¨72         II 1 · B1h (Long Center Arrow Shaft, S Tilted Left)                                                                      (186)                         I-3            R-7

Obverse II 1– Diagonal die chips below eyelid front. Point of fourth right star not broken.

Reverse B1h– Small III S mint mark centered and tilted slightly to left. Die markers of diagonal polishing line to left and right of eagle’s right leg above claws.

¨73         II 30 · B2a (Doubled Eyelid with Spike, Lines in Tail Feathers)                                                     (185)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 30– Eyelid doubled below front with short spike from front of eye below doubling.

Reverse B2a– Diagonal die polishing lines in eagle’s tail feathers of VAM 1D.

¨74         II 1 · B2w (Engraved Wing Feather, Broken R)                                                                             (181)                         I-3            R-6

Reverse B2w– R completely broken to form Tiust. Die over polished with die chip on wreath leaf opposite NI. Latest die state with very over polished reverse.

§74(revised) II 1 · B2w (Engraved Wing Feather, Broken R)                                                                           (181)                         I-3            R-3

Obverse II 1– Die marker: Diagonal die polishing line at back of eye socket.

Reverse B2w– R completely broken to form Tust. Latest die state with very over polished reverse.

§74A         II 1 · B2w (Engraved Wing Feather, Broken R, Die Chip Left Wreath)                                           (181)                         I-3            R-6

Reverse B2w– Small die chip on left wreath outside leaf opposite NI.   

#75(revised) II 31 · B2al (Doubled E L-BUS, UNUM, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                (181)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse II 31– E L-BUS & UNUM letters slightly doubled at bottom inside towards rim. Left stars very slight sextupled towards rim. Chin slightly doubled. Fourth right star broken. Die markers: Comma die chip at top inside of ear and large die chip at top of Phrygian cap.

Reverse B2al– Earlier die state than VAM 55. Initial die state not over polished. After dies clashed, center of both wings slightly over polished.              

#75A        II 31 · B2al (Doubled E L-BUS, UNUM, Eng. Wing Feather, Pitted Wings)                    (181)                         I-2            R-5

Reverse B2al– Raised dots and splotches in center of both wings from rusted die. Heavy die file and polishing lines in fields in attempt to remove rusted die pits. Die later polished again after clashing.

¨76         II 21 · B2as (Tripled Eyelid, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                   (184)                         I-3            R-5

Reverse B2as– Smooth feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg with some smooth engraved bars in middle of eagle’s left wing.

¨77         II 9 · B2at (Doubled Motto, S Set Very High)                                                                                ( ? )                          I-3            R-6

Reverse B2at– Small III S mint mark centered and set very high. R in Trust not broken and wing feather next to eagle’s right leg not engraved.

§78(revised) II 1 · B2au (Lines on Partial Inside Wing Feather, S Set Left & Tilted Left)                  (181, 185) I-2            R-4

Obverse II 1– Die 1– Slightly over polished with short gouge at right side of right cotton boll. (Same obverse as VAM 1G.) (185 reeds) Die 2– Faint die doubling line below eyelid front. (185 reeds) Die 3– Die over polished with cap ribbon divided into separated pieces with tiny die chip near forward piece. (181 reeds) Die 4– Two tiny die chips at end of cap ribbon. (181 reeds)


Reverse B2au– Same reverse die as VAM 98 with III S mint mark set slightly left with slight tilt to left. Short horizontal lines on partial lower feather between eagle’s right wing and leg.

79 (Old79 eliminated, same as VAM 53)

§79           II 7 · B2aj (Doubled LIBERTY, Broken B, Engraved Wing Feather)                                              (184)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse II 7– Same die as for VAM 9 but not concave.

Ñ80(revised) II 32 · B2n (Engraved Wing Feather, Lines in Eagle, Doubled Lower Hair & 8-8)                         (184)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 32– Slightly doubled L in PLURIBUS on left and bottom, R of left side and B at bottom. US UNUM doubled towards rim. Doubled profile from front of LIBERTY band down to jaw. Lower hair slightly doubled towards rim. Both 8's in date slightly doubled at top inside of upper loop.

m81         II 1 · B2aw (Engraved Wing Feather)                                                                                           (184)                         I-2            R-5

Reverse B2aw– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg with raised dots on engraved area. Small III s mint mark set slightly to left with slight tilt to left. Small raised dot in middle of eagle’s left wing.

m82         II 1 · B2ap (Engraved Wing Feather)                                                                                           (185)                         I-2            R-5

m83         II 1 · B2ax (Doubled Eagle’s Left Wing)                                                                                       (184)                         I-2            R-5

Reverse B2ax– Doubled eagle’s left wing upper feathers, D in DOLLAR and top edge of eagle’s right wing. Slight doubling of In God We Trust letters to right.

Ñ84(revised) II 32 · B2af (Engraved Wing Feather, S Tilted Right, Doubled Lower Hair & 8-80)       (184)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse II 32– Polished down with slightly concave obverse.      

m85         II 35 · B2k (Doubled Eyelid, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                   ( ? )                          I-3            R-5

Obverse II 35– Doubling below eyelid and top part of eye socket.

¶86(revised) II 36 · B2a (Doubled Ear Lower Inside)                                                                                      (186)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse II 36– Ear doubled at lower right inside. Fourth right star broken. Die marker– Several short diagonal die scratches at base of cotton bolls.

Reverse B2a– Die 1– Small III S mint mark set slightly to left and filled Die markers– Four short diagonal die scratches between eagle’s left leg and tail feathers. Diagonal polishing lines on lower feather between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust not broken. (Often found in Redfield collection holders.) Die 2– Small S mint mark set slightly to left. Die markers– Small die chips on upper tail feathers in middle and lower left.

Ñ87          II 37 · B2a (Spiked Eye, Doubled Motto)                                                                                      (185)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse II 37– Two spikes below eyelid front and a short one at bottom of eye front. Doubled motto letters towards coin center.

Reverse B2a– Fine raised dots all over eagle.

Ñ88          II 1 · B2ay (S/S Top Left Inside, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                             (184)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse II 1– Touch of doubling on ear at left inside and right outside plus top right of right wheat leaf.

Reverse B2ay– Small III S mint mark set slightly left and doubled as slightly curved vertical line at left side of upper loop opening. Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust not broken.

Ñ89          II 38 · B2n (Engraved Wing Feather, Lines in Eagle, Doubled E-PL-R-B)                      (184)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse II 38– Slightly doubled E at bottom and right side of vertical bar, P at bottom, L at top left and bottom, T at left and B at bottom and right inside of both loops. LIBERTY slightly doubled to left. Die marker– Fine diagonal polishing line at eye front and double horizontal line at back of nostril.

Ñ90          II 38 · B2z (Engraved Wing Feather, Die Gouge Right Wing, Doubled E-PL-R-B)                           (184)                         I-2            R-5

Ñ91          II 34 · B2af (Engraved Wing Feather, S Tilted Right, Doubled US UNUM & LIBERTY) (184)                        I-2            R-6

Obverse II 34– Slight surface doubling at bottom and top inside of lower loop of B in PLURIBUS. Small raised dot between IB. LIBERTY doubled on left side. Slight doubling of front of LIBERTY band, hair above forehead, top of Phrygian cap and US UNUM towards rim.

Ñ92          II 27 · B2az (Doubled Ear & Eyelid, Doubled D, Vertical Polishing Lines Wing)                             (185)                         I-2            R-6

Reverse B2az– D in DOLLAR doubled at left top outside and at left and right bottom outside. R in Trust not broken. Similar to VAM 17 but different die. Heavy vertical polishing lines in eagle’s right wing next too leg. Later die state polishing removed upper lines.

Ñ93          II 39 · B2w (Engraved Wing Feather, Doubled L)                                                                         (181)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse II 39– Slightly doubled P at top, L at top left, R at left and right and B at bottom in PLURIBUS. Slightly doubled front of LIBERTY band and hair edge above forehead. Left stars slightly doubled to quadrupled towards rim.

Ñ94          II 40 · B2a (Doubled PLURIBUS UNUM)                                                                                     (181)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 40– PLURIBUS UNUM doubled towards rim with L doubled on left and right sides. Slightly doubled LIBERTY on left side, front of LIBERTY band and top of Phrygian cap.

95 (Old 95 eliminated, same as VAM 46)

§95           II 40 · B2a (Doubled PLURIBUS UNUM, Die Chip R, Reverse Die Used in 1879)                            (184)                         I-4            R-5

Reverse B2a– Same die chip on upper right of top loop of R in AMERICA same as VAM 1C.

§96           II 1 · B2ba (S/S Triangles, Lines in LIB)                                                                                     (185)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse II 1– Heavy die polishing lines thru LIB in LIBERTY, same as VAM 1G.

Reverse B2ba– Centered III S mint mark doubled with curved line on left inside of upper loop with raised triangle above it and vertical raised triangle in lower loop. R in Trust not broken. Feather not engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg.

§97           II 1 · B2bb (Engraved Wing Feather, Die Gouge Eagle’s Left Wing)                                               (184)                         I-2            R-5

Reverse B2bb– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. Slanted die gouge on lower inside of eagle’s left wing. Slightly doubled UNITED and upper left wreath towards rim. Small III S mint mark centered. R in Trust almost completely broken.

§98           II 42 · B2au (Doubled 878 and Nostril)                                                                                         (185)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse II 42– Both 8's doubled at top left inside of upper loop. 7 doubled at top right of vertical shaft. (Doubling on date different than VAM 4 which has minor doubling at bottom of digits, top of 7 & less at top inside of 8's upper loops.) Nostril strongly doubled. Eyelid slightly doubled as is lower hair on right side. LIBERTY slightly doubled at top , bottom, left and right. Point of fourth right star completely broken off.

Reverse B2au– III S mint mark set slightly to left and tilted slightly to left. Die marker: Short horizontal lines on partial lower feather between eagle’s right wing and leg with some fine vertical polishing lines on left side. Same reverse die as VAM 78.

§99           II 44 · B2aa (Engraved Wing Feather, Doubled Motto)                                                  (181)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse II 44– Slightly doubled L-BUS UNUM at bottom inside of letters. R doubled slightly on left side and E at top right. Phrygian cap top and right wheat leaf very slightly doubled. Fourth right star broken. Die marker: Two short lines below hair below designer’s initial M before die was polished after clashing.

§100         II 8 · B2bd (Doubled Motto & Ear, Double Spikes Eye, Engraved Wing Feather)                            (186)                         I-3            R-5

Reverse B2bd– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust not broken.

#101         II 15 · B2ai (Concave Obverse, Die Chips on E, Shallow STAT, Engraved Wing Feather)                (184)                         I-2            R-5

#102         II 44 · B2ar (Doubled Motto, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                  (184)                         I-2            R-5

#103         II 15 · B2a (Die Chip E)                                                                                                             (181, 184, 185)           I-2            R-5-6

Die Combo 1– Obverse not concave, earliest die state, die scratch end of Phrygian cap ribbon. Fourth right star broken. Reverse– Die marker: Double vertical polishing lines in middle of eagle’s left wing. Reeding 185. R in Trust not broken.

Die Combo 2– Obverse not concave, die scratch end of cap ribbon. Fourth right star broken. Reverse– Die marker: Strong die polishing line in top middle of eagle’s left wing. Reeding 181. R in Trust not broken.


Die Combo 3– Obverse not concave, die scratch end of cap ribbon. Fourth right star broken. Reverse–Die markers: Raised dot on fourth feather from bottom of eagle’s left wing with line above and two lines below it, gouge in eagle’s mouth and diagonal line at left side on tail feathers between eagle’s legs. Earlier die state than VAM 49 without engraved wing feather. Interest Factor 3 because of VAM 49 association. Other die combos I-2. Reeding 181. R in Trust not broken.

Die Combo 4– Obverse polished and slightly concave with die scratch at end of cap ribbon removed. Some have diagonal die clash line at neck. Fourth right star broken. Reverse– Die marker: Short double horizontal polishing lines at top inside of eagle’s right leg. Slight doubling of bottom inside of ITED. Reeding 184. R in Trust not broken.

#104         II 1 · B2be(Die Gouges Lower Hair & Wing, Engraved Wing Feather)                                            (184)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 1– Short die gouge in hair space above 7 and two short die gouges in space above lower hair right vee. Fourth right star broken.

Reverse B2be– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. Small III S mint mark set slightly left. Long vertical die gouge in upper part of eagle’s left wing and some fine short die scratches in eagle’s left wing. R in Trust not broken.

#105         II 1 · B2bf (Engraved Wing Feather, Triangle on r, Over Polished Rev.)                                         ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse II 1– Diagonal die scratch on nose bridge in front of eye. Small die chip at bottom of Phrygian cap below ribbon. Broken fourth right star. Slightly doubled left inside and right outside of ear from defect in one of hubs.

Reverse B2bf– Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. Short feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and body. R in Trust partially broken with triangle on arm. Shallow UNITED STAT with over polished tail feathers. Thin vertical polishing lines in middle of eagle’s right wing. Engraving in middle of both wings to strengthen over polished feathers. Die marker: Tiny triangular die gouge at top of olive leaf below arrow feathers.

#106         II 1 · B2bg (High S Tilted Slightly Left)                                                                                       (185)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse II 1– Same die as VAM 1D, but earlier die state.

Reverse B2bg– Small III S mint mark set high with slight tilt to left. R in Trust not broken. Over polished die with shallow TED STAT and top left denticles. Heavy polishing lines in fields. Die marker– Diagonal die scratch in tail feathers below arrow shafts. 

¶107         II 30 · B2bh (Doubled Eyelid with Spike, Doubled D)                                                   (185)                         I-3            R-6

Reverse B2bh– D in DOLLAR doubled at left top outside and slightly at lower right outside. Small III S mint mark set slightly to left. R in Trust not broken. Die marker– Double vertical die scratches on 7-9 feathers from bottom of eagle’s right wing near inner feathers.

¶108         II 1 · B2bi (S/S Lines)                                                                                                 (184)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse II 1– Small die chip right of next to bottom cotton leaf.

Reverse B2bi– Centered III S mint mark re-punched with vertical line in center of lower loop, spike in center of upper loop and split top and bottom serifs. Feather not engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. R in Trust not broken. Series of short vertical die scratches in middle of eagle’s right outer wing feathers, near inner feathers. Single horizontal die scratch thru eagle’s right leg, mostly on right side.

 ¶109        II 8 · C3a (Doubled Motto, Double Spikes Eye)                                                                             (185)                        I-3           R-6

   1879 P

1A (Became VAM 37) 

1B (Eliminated, became VAM 55A.)

#7A          III27 · C3a (Doubled 9, Clashed Obverse In, t)                                                                              (180)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III27– Strongly clashed die with partial incuse In of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse t of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge. Polishing line at back of Phrygian cap.

#13(revised) III213 · C3a (Doubled 18-9)                                                                                                        (179)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III213– Doubled 18-9 in date. Slightly doubled 1 at top left point, on surface of top crossbar and strongly at top left and right of bottom crossbar. 8 doubled at top inside of lower loop. Slightly doubled 9 at left outside of upper loop and nose tip, lips and chin.

                Reverse C3a– Long vertical die scratch in tail feathers above eagle’s right talon.

§14(revised) III214 · C3k (Doubled 879, Doubled Top Reverse)                                                                        ( ? )                          I-2            R-4

Obverse III214– Doubled 879 in date. Doubled 8 at top inside of lower loop as notch, 7 on right side of lower serif and 9 on left outside of upper loop.

Reverse C3k– Slightly doubled TATES OF AMERICA at bottom inside of letters towards rim, tops of In God We Trust and right wreath leaves on outside.

Fine die scratches in middle of eagle’s right wing.

Ñ14A        III214 · C3a (Doubled 879, Clashed Obverse n)                                                                             ( ? )                          I-2            R-6

Obverse III214– Clashed die with partial incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck.

#20A        III220 · C3a (Doubled Date, Die Scratches Lower Hair)                                                   (179)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III220– Heavy diagonal die scratches in space between hair locks above 7. Some lite diagonal polishing lines in field at jaw-neck junction.    

#21(revised) III221 · C3f (Doubled Date and Wreaths)                                                                    (179)                         I-2            R-3

Obverse III221– Slightly doubled date. Doubled 1 at lower right side of vertical shaft and bottom and right side of lower crossbar, 8 at left inside and lower right outside of lower lop, 7 across very top and right side of vertical shaft and 9 at left outside of both loops.

m24A       III224 · C3a (Doubled 1-9, Clashed Obverse n)                                                                              (179)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III224– Lightly clashed dies with faint incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck.

#27A        III227 · C3a (Doubled 879, Clashed Obverse n, t, Reverse M)                                                         (179)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III227– Clashed die with faint incuse partial top of n of In from reverse showing away from Liberty head neck and partial incuse t of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

Reverse C3a– Clashed die with faint partial raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d-W of God We.

#30A        III229 · C3a (Doubled 879, Clashed Obverse e, Reverse M)                                                             (179)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III229– Clashed die with partial incuse e of We from reverse in space between hair locks at right of designer’s initial M.

Reverse C3a– Clashed die with partial raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d in God. A few raised dots between LA in DOLLAR from rusted die. Slightly doubled lower edge of arrow heads and wreath leaves above AR in DOLLAR.

·35(revised) III232 · C3f (Doubled Date & Stars, Doubled Wreaths)                                                                (179)                         I-3            R-3

Obverse III232– Entire date is doubled.  1 doubled below top and bottom crossbars.  8 doubled at lower left outside the upper loop and right inside and bottom outside the lower loop.  7 doubled slightly at bottom of stem.  9 doubled at left outside of upper loop.  All left and right stars doubled towards rim.  Liberty head profile of forehead, nose, lips and chin slightly doubled.  Some motto letters slightly doubled at bottom inside with strong doubling on left inside of upper loop of R.  Top of Phrygian cap slightly doubled.

Reverse C3f– Lower right wreath and left wreath slightly doubled towards rim.  Middle and lower arrowheads slightly doubled at bottom.

36             III233 · C3a (Sextupled Stars and Motto, Doubled Profile, Date)                                     (179)                         I-3           R-5

Obverse III233– All left and right stars doubled to sextupled. E PLURIBUS UNUM is doubled to sextupled at tops of letters and is doubled at bottom inside towards rim. Liberty Head profile is doubled from motto down to upper neck. Doubled date with 1 doubled below middle of lower crossbar. 8 doubled at top right outside and bottom inside of upper loop and top right and bottom outside of lower loop. 7 strongly doubled at top. 9 strongly doubled at left outside of lower loop.

Reverse C3a– Doubled bottom of lower arrow head and middle leaf in next to top cluster in left wreath.

Ñ37(revised) III224 · C3a (Doubled 187, Pitted Lower Reverse)                                                                        (180)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III224– Doubled 187 in date. 1 slightly doubled at very top and left of bottom crossbar. 8 slightly doubled at top right and bottom inside of upper loop. 7 slightly doubled on right side of top left serif. Left stars slightly tripled to quadrupled and right stars slightly doubled to quadrupled.

Reverse C3a– Pitted die from rust extending from denticles thru O in DOLLAR, in lower right wreath into tail feathers and lower arrowhead.

·38            III235 · C3a (Doubled Date)                                                                                                         ( ? )                          I-2            R-4

Obverse III235– Entire date is doubled.  1 doubled below upper crossbar as short bar and below lower crossbar in middle.  8 doubled on right outside of lower loop, 7 slightly doubled on right side of upper serif, and 9 slightly doubled on left outside of upper loop.


·39            III236 · C3a (Quadrupled Stars, Doubled 1)                                                                  ( ? )                          I-2            R-5          

Obverse III236– All right and left stars slightly doubled to quadrupled towards rim.  1 in date slightly doubled below upper crossbar and base.  Heavy vertical polishing lines in hair and ear.

·40            III237 · C3a (Doubled Date and Ear)                                                                                            (179)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III237– Entire date doubled. Slightly doubled 1 at top left and right of bottom crossbar, top inside of 8 lower loop, left side of 7 left serifs and left outside of 9 upper loop.  Ear slightly doubled on left inside and right outside.  Slightly doubled nose, lips, chin and hair strand above and to right of ear.

·41            III238 · C3e (Worm Eye, Doubled Date, Stars & Right Wreath)                                      (180)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III238– Two thread like die impressions in front of eye.  Entire date is doubled. 1 slightly doubled below top and bottom crossbars.  8 doubled at lower left outside and right inside of upper loop. 7 slightly doubled below crossbar.  9 slightly doubled at lower left outside and top left inside of upper loop and lower left inside of lower loop.  All left and right stars slightly doubled to quadrupled towards rim.  Tops of E PLUR UNUM slightly doubled towards rim.

Reverse C3e– Some middle leaves in right wreath leaf clusters slightly doubled towards rim.

·42            III215 · C3g (Doubled Date and Reverse)                                                                                       ( ? )                          I-3            R-5

Reverse C3g– Doubled left and right wreaths towards rim, UNITED STATES OF letters at bottom inside towards rim, In God We letters at top left, ONE DOLLAR letters at top inside towards rim and left star on left side.

·43            III239 · C3h (Thread in Hair Front, Tripled 8, Doubled Lower Right Reverse)                                ( ? )                          I-3            R-6

Obverse III239– Die scratches on face front and thread like impression in hair front. 8 upper loop tripled at left inside. 9 upper loop doubled at left outside.

Reverse C3h– Has hub doubling of lower right reverse same as 1878 P C3c reverse with doubling of outside edges of some leaves in lower right wreath, tops of serifs of A next to star in AMERICA, inside of AR in DOLLAR and right star towards rim.

¬44         III21 · C3h (Die Polishing Lines in Ear, Doubled Lower Right Reverse)                                           (180)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III21– Heavy die polishing lines in ear and hair below ear.

¬45         III240 · C3a (Doubled Phrygian Cap)                                                                                           (180)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III240– Phrygian cap doubled at top edge. All left and right stars slightly doubled to sextupled towards rim. Liberty head profile doubled from motto down to chin. E PLURIBUS UNUM letters doubled at bottom inside towards rim. 9 in date slightly doubled at left outside of upper loop. 1 tripled below upper crossbar. 8 quadrupled to lower left outside of both loops.

¬46         III240 · C3i (Doubled Phrygian Cap & Reverse Peripheral)                                                             (179)                         I-3            R-5

Reverse C3i– Doubled left and right wreaths towards rim, bottom inside of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA towards rim, top inside of ONE DOLLAR and stars towards rim and In God We Trust at top. Similar to VAM 42 but stronger doubling.

¬47         III224 · C3f (Doubled 1-9, Doubled Wreaths & Arrowheads)                                                          (179)                         I-2            R-5

¬48         III241 · C3h (Doubled 8-9, Doubled Lower Right Reverse)                                                              (180)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III241– 8 slightly doubled bottom loop at right outside and 9 at left outside of upper loop.  Three thin vertical die scratches at back of Liberty head neck.

Reverse C3h– Different die than VAM 43 with die marker of thin die scratch slightly tilted to left above junction of olive branch and arrow shafts.

m49         III242 · C3j (Doubled 9, Doubled Left Reverse)                                                                              (180)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III242– 9 in date slightly doubled at left outside of both loops.

Reverse C3j– Hub doubling of left reverse same as 1878 P C3b reverse with doubling of UNITED STATES bottom inside, I of In at top, top right edge of eagle’s right wing and left edge of some leaves in left wreath. Die marker– Two horizontal die polishing lines in middle tail feather.

#50(revised) III242 · C3a (Doubled 9 Both Loops)                                                                                          (179, 194)                  I-3            R-5

Edge– One collar has normal reeding count of 179 while another collar has a high reeding count of 194 of some 1878 P collars. Subsequent years didn’t have that high of reeding count.

#50A        III242 · C3a (Doubled 9, Clashed Obverse n)                                                                 (179)                        I-2            R-5

Obverse III242– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck.

#51           III243 · C3a (Doubled Hair Above Ear)                                                                                         (180)                        I-3            R-5

Obverse III243– Hair doubled at ear top inside and right outside, bottom right of lower cotton leaves, top of upper cotton leaves, right side of cotton bolls and right side of right wheat leaves. Thread-like impression in lower middle of hair. Large die chip between loops of 8 on left side.

#52           III242 · C3a (Doubled 9, Clashed Obverse n)                                                                 (179)                        I-2            R-5

Obverse III242– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck.

#53           III244 · C3k (Doubled Profile, Doubled Left Reverse)                                                     (179)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III244– Doubled profile of LIBERTY band, hair front, nose, lips and chip. Doubled 18-9. Slightly doubled below 1 upper crossbar, lower left outside of 8 upper loop and left outside of 9 loops. Slightly doubled some left stars and E PLURI towards rim and top of Phrygian cap.

Reverse C3k– Hub doubling of left reverse same as 1878 C3b reverse with doubling of UNITED STATES bottom inside with doubling strong on U, I of In at top, top right edge of eagle’s right wing and left edge of some leaves in left wreath. Die marker– Line in denticles below OLLA.

#53A        III244 · C3k (Doubled Profile, Doubled Left Reverse, Pitting Above O)                                           (179)                         I-3            R-5

Reverse C3k– Raised dots above O in ONE from rusted die.

#54           III213 · C3k (Doubled 18-9 and Reverse Wreaths)                                                                          (179)                         I-3            R-5

Reverse C3k– Slightly doubled leaves of left and right wreaths, STATES OF and tops of In God We Trust. Some strong polishing lines in eagle’s left wing and tail feathers. Formerly VAM 13 revised.

¶55           III245 · C3a (Doubled 1-9 & Motto)                                                                                              (194)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III245– Slightly doubled 1 at lower edge of top and bottom crossbar and 9 at left outside of upper loop. E PLU-BUS UNUM doubled at bottom inside of letters towards rim. Slightly doubled top of Phrygian cap and bottom outside of ear. Left stars slightly tripled.

¶55A         III245 · C3a (Doubled 1-9 & Motto, Clashed Obverse n)                                                 (194)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III245– Clashed die with faint double incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck. (Formerly VAM 1B.)

¶56           III246 · C3a (Quadrupled Right Stars, Doubled Date)                                                    (180)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III246– Slightly quadrupled to sextupled right stars. A few left stars very slightly doubled. Very slightly doubled date with 1 below upper crossbar, 8 at lower left outside of lower loop, 7 below crossbar & 9 at left outside of upper loop.

¶57           III247 · C3a (Doubled Date & Top pf Phrygian Cap)                                                                     ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse III247– Entire date is doubled. Slightly doubled 1 at lower left of vertical shaft, 8 at top inside of lower loop, 7 below crossbar and 9 at left outside of upper loop. Slightly double top of Phrygian cap.

¶57A         III247 · C3a (Doubled Date & Top pf Phrygian Cap, Denticle Impressions on Reverse)     ( ? )                          I-3            R-5

Reverse C3a– Four raised triangle dots to right of top olive leaves from impressions of outside of denticles. Spacing between them matches denticle spacing with couple faint dots to top right of four triangle dots. Diagonal die scratch to left of denticle impressions possible caused at same time as denticle impressions from die edge.

1879 CC

m1(revised) III21 · C3a (Closed 9, CC Shifted Left)                                                                                      (178)                         I-1            R-3

Obverse III21– Normal die of III2 type with closed 9 in date. Slight doubling at top of Phrygian cap. 

Reverse C3a– Normal die of C3 type with V CC mint mark shifted to left.

¬2(revised) III22 · C3b (Open 9, Doubled 8, CC Tilted Left)                                                                          (177)                         I-2            R-3


Obverse III22– Open 9 in date. Slightly doubled 8 on left inside and right outside of lower loop.

Reverse C3b– V CC mint mark shifted to left and tilted strongly to left. Bottom of G in God partially filled on some specimens.

¬2A         III 22 · C3b (Doubled 8, CC Tilted Left, Die Chip Stars)                                                                (177)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III22– Unusual pattern of die chips between 1, 3-7 left stars and rim, left of 1, next to left dot, and LUR-BU.

§2B          III22 · C3b (Doubled 8, CC Tilted Left, Die Chips Stars, Clashed Obv. G & t)                                (177)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse III22-- Clashed die with faint edge of incuse G of God from reverse next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse t of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

#5            III24 · C3e (Doubled 18, Tripled Stars, Doubled Left Reverse)                                                        ( ? )                          I-3            R-5

Obverse III24– Left and right stars slightly tripled towards rim.1 doubled below upper crossbar and 8 slightly double at left inside of upper loop and top inside of lower loop. UNUM slightly doubled at bottom inside of letters towards rim. Die marker– Two vertical polishing lines down from nostril.

Reverse C3e– V CC mint marks shifted to left. Hub doubling of left reverse same as 1878 P C3b reverse with doubling of UNITED STATES bottom inside, I of In at top, top right edge of eagle’s right wing and left edge of some leaves in left wreath. Strong doubling of left inside of U in UNITED.

1879 O

§3A          III23 · C3b (Doubled 9, Large O, Clashed Obverse n & st)                                                             (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III23– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

Ñ4(revised) III24 · C3c (O/O Horizontal, Doubled 9 and Left Reverse)                                                             (176)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III24– Upper loop of 9 in date strongly doubled on left outside.

Reverse C3c– Medium II O centered mint mark over horizontal O with horizontal bars at top and bottom inside. Possibly triple O with first two punches high and low. Hub doubling of left reverse same as 1878 P C3b reverse with doubling of UNITED STATES bottom inside (strong doubling on inside of U), I of In at top, top right edge of eagle’s right wing and left edge of some leaves in left wreath.                

¬12(revised) III27 · C3b (Doubled 187)                                                                                                         (176)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III27– Doubled 187 in date. 1 slightly tripled below upper crossbar. 8 doubled at lower right outside of lower loop and slightly at top inside of upper loop. 7 doubled on right side and slightly at bottom of crossbar. All left stars slightly tripled to sextupled towards rim. 1-3 right stars slightly doubled towards rim. Lower hair over polished.

Ñ15A        III210 · C3b (Doubled Date, Clashed Obverse n, st)                                                                       (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III210– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck and faint partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

23A          III216 · C3a (Tripled 8, Doubled 9, Pitted Reverse)                                                                        (176)                         I-2            R-6

Reverse C3a– Raised dots due to rusted die from denticles through A of DOLLAR to lower right wreath, and in wreath above N of ONE.

#27A        III219 · C3a (Doubled 18, Clashed Obverse n)                                                                               (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III219– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck.

28             III220 · C3c (O/O Horizontal, Doubled 87)                                                                    (176)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III220– Doubled 87 in date, 8 doubled on lower outside of lower loop. 7 strongly doubled on entire right side of vertical stem

29             III221 · C3a (Doubled Stars, Motto and 187)                                                                 ( ?   )                       I-3            R-5

Obverse III221– All right stars slightly tripled and all left stars slightly doubled towards rim.  Tops of RIBUS UNUM letters doubled towards rim.  187 in date doubled with 1 doubled below upper cross bar, 8 doubled at lower left outside of upper loop and 7 slightly doubled  below cross bar.

¬30         III222 · C3i (Quadrupled Stars, Doubled Left Reverse)                                                  (176)                         I-4            R-6

Obverse III222– Quadrupled right stars and doubled to tripled left stars.  US in PLURIBUS and UNUM slightly doubled at top towards rim. Die marker– Line thru denticle spaces below date.

Reverse C3i– Hub doubling of left reverse same as 1878 P C3b reverse with doubling of UNITED STATES bottom inside, I of In at top, top right edge of eagle’s right wing and left edge of some leaves in left wreath.  II O mint mark set slightly high with slight tilt to right. Die marker– Thin line thru denticle spaces below DOLL.

·31            III223 · C3j (Doubled Left Stars & 9, Doubled Left Reverse)                                                           (176)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III223– Slightly doubled left stars, towards rim.  Upper loop of 9 in date slightly doubled on left outside.

Reverse C3j– Same hub doubling as in VAM 30 C3i reverse but with II O mint mark set high and tilted left.

¬32         III224 · C3k (Doubled Left Reverse)                                                                                              (176)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III224– Tiny bit of doubling at top and back of Phrygian cap. Die marker– Single long diagonal polishing line thru middle of cap band.

Reverse C3k– Same hub doubling as VAM 30 C3i reverse but with II O mint mark set low and to right. Die marker– Single horizontal polishing line at top inside of wreath bow.

·33            III225 · C3i (Doubled Phrygian Cap, Doubled Left Reverse)                                                           (176)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III225– Slightly doubled top and back edge of Phrygian cap, URIBUS UNUM letters on top towards rim and all right stars towards rim.

¬34         III224 · C3j (Doubled Left Reverse)                                                                                               (176)                         I-3            R-6

¬35         III226 · C3l (Doubled Rt. Stars & 8, Doubled Left Reverse)                                                            (176)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III226– Slightly doubled tops of US UNUM, all right stars, and first three left stars towards rim.  Top of Phrygian cap slightly tripled.  8 slightly doubled a lower left outside of both loops and right inside of lower loop. Die marker– Doubled 8 left outside of loop. Some specimens have die chip between 8 loops on left side.

Reverse C3l– Same hub doubling as in VAM 30 C3i reverse but with II O mint mark set slightly to left with slight tilt to left. Die marker– Double polishing line at lower right outside of wreath bow.

¬36         III25 · C3l (Doubled 9 Lower Left, Doubled Left Reverse)                                                              (176)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III25– Die marker– Long horizontal die polishing line thru lower wheat leaves into upper left of E in LIBERTY.

¨37         III227 · C3e (Doubled 8-9, O Tilted Left)                                                                                      ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse III227– 8 slightly doubled on surface at left inside of upper loop. 9 slightly doubled on left outside of both loops. Slight slant to date with 9 higher than 1. Horizontal polishing lines below 18.

Ñ38          III228 · C3m (Doubled 8-9, O/O Left Inside)                                                                 (176)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III228– Doubled 8-9 in date with 8 doubled at top inside and lower left outside of upper loop. 9 doubled at left outside of upper loop with polishing lines inside lower loop.

Reverse C3m– II O mint mark doubled at left inside as shallow vertical bar and set slightly to left.

Ñ39          III229 · C3n (Doubled 1-7, Doubled Left Reverse)                                                                          (176)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III229– 1 Sightly doubled at bottom of lower crossbar. 7 doubled at very top.

Reverse C3n– Same hub doubling as VAM 30 C3i reverse but with II O mint mark centered and upright. Die Marker– Polishing lines at right outside of wreath bow.

Ñ39A        III229 · C3n (Doubled 1-7, Doubled Left Reverse, Clashed Obv n & st)                                           (176)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III229– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge. 

§40           III220 · C3o (Doubled 87, Doubled Lower Reverse)                                                                        (176)                         I-3            R-5


Reverse C3o– Has hub doubling same as 1878 P C3c reverse with doubling of outside edges of some leaves in left wreath, outside edges of some leaves in lower right wreath, tops of serifs of A next to star in AMERICA. Die marker: Diagonal line below middle talon of eagle’s left leg.

#41           III213 · C3p (Doubled 87 and Lower Reverse)                                                                                (176)                         I-3            R-3

Reverse C3p– Same hub doubling as in VAM 40 C3o but with slight tilt of II O mint mark to left. Die marker: Heavy polishing lines around olive leaves.

#41A        III213 · C3p (Doubled 87 and Lower Reverse)                                                                                (176)                         I-3            R-3

Obverse III213– Raised dots from rust pitted die on jaw, neck, left and right of first left star, first right star and between UR in PLURIBUS.

     1879 S

§18A         III29 · C3b (Doubled Date, S Tilted Left, Obverse Polishing Lines)                                 (183)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III29– Unusually heavy die polishing lines all over fields.

¶26(revised) III212 · C3a (Doubled 879, Thread-like Impression Eye)                                                               (184)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III212– Doubled 879 in date. Slightly doubled lower left outside of 8 upper loop and top inside of lower loop with die chip between loops on left on some specimens, 7 in middle top and lower right side of shaft, 9 at left inside and outside of upper loop and left outside of lower loop. Thread-like curvy impression behind eye.

·30(revised) III21 · C3i (S/S Far Left, Doubled Left Reverse)                                                                            (182)                         I-3            R-4

Reverse C3i– IV S mint mark doubled with short vertical spike at top middle of upper loop opening and curved line in middle of lower loop opening.  S mint mark set slightly to right with slight tilt to left.  Hub doubling same as C3b of 1878 P but different die than1878 P dies. Doubled UNITED STATES bottom inside, I of In at top, top right edge of eagle’s right wing and left edge of some leaves in left wreath.

¶33(revised) III217 · C3k (Doubled 18-9 & Rt. Reverse, S Set Left)                                                   (181)                         I-2            R-3

Obverse III217– Doubled 18-9 in date. Slightly doubled 1 below upper and lower crossbars, 8 below lower loop and 9 at left outside of lower loop.

Reverse C3k– Medium IV S mint mark upright and set to right. Slightly doubled bottom inside of AMERICA letters and outside leaves of right wreath towards rim.                

§36(revised) III21 · C3b (Polished 8, Cootie Impression on Jaw, S Tilted Left)                                  (184)                         I-2            R-5          

Obverse III21– Polishing lines within loops of 8 with slightly doubled left inside of lower loop. Thread-like impression at back of jaw in shape of body louse or cootie.               

44             III222 · C3a (Possible 7 in Denticles, Doubled 87, Sextupled Stars)                                  (179)                        I-3            R-5

Obverse III222– Possible top of 7 showing in denticles as raised straight bars in two denticles spaces below 8 and narrow vertical bar on left side of adjacent right denticle space.  Top outside of 8 and 7 slightly doubled.  All left and right stars doubled to sextupled towards rim.

§45(Privately made) III11 · C3m (S/S Bar Top Loop, Rough Left Wreath)                                                        (184)                                         R-6

Obverse III21– Die over polished with some lower hair detail missing. Rough edges on Phrygian cap. Round date digit tops.

Reverse C3m– Medium IV S mint mark doubled with long bar at bottom of upper loop opening.

Die over polished with weak tail feathers. Rough left wreath with missing portions. Raised dots in field. Counterfeit cast die of genuine coin.

·47            III223 · C3n (Doubled Date, Sextupled Stars, Doubled Right Reverse)                                             (182)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III223– Entire date is doubled.  1 is doubled below upper and lower cross bar.  8 doubled at lower left outside of upper loop and bottom outside of lower loop.  7 doubled slightly below upper cross bar.  9 doubled slightly at lower left outside of lower loop.  All left and right stars sextupled towards rim.  Tops of E PLURIBUS letters doubled to sextupled slightly towards rim.

Reverse C3n– Right wreath leaves doubled towards rim. Bottom inside of AMERICA, right star and top inside of DOLLAR doubled towards rim.

·48            III224 · C3a (Doubled Date, Tripled Stars & Motto)                                                                       (185)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III224– Entire date is doubled. 1 slightly doubled below lower crossbar. 8 slightly doubled on lower left outside of upper and lower loops. 7 doubled at top of crossbar and slightly at bottom of stem. 9 doubled on left outside of upper loop and slightly on left outside of lower loop. All left and right stars slightly doubled to tripled towards rim. Tops of E PLURIBUS UM slightly doubled towards rim.

§48A         III224 · C3a (Doubled Date, Tripled Stars & Motto, Beauty Mark Die Chip)                    (185)                         I- 3           R-6

Obverse III224– Small die chip below nose with appearance of a beauty mark.

·49            III211 · C3o (Doubled Date, S/S Far Right)                                                                   ( ? )                          I-3            R-6

Reverse C3o– Medium IV S mint mark re-punched with original showing as vertical teardrop to right of lower loop.

¨53         III227 · C3d (Doubled 87, S/S Right)                                                                                            ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse III227– 8 in date slightly doubled at left inside of top and bottom loops and at lower right outside of bottom loop. 7 doubled at lower right of vertical shaft.

¨54         III23 · C3f (Doubled 9, S/S Right)                                                                                                (185)                         I-2            R-5

Ñ55          III227 · C3a (Doubled 87)                                                                                                            (182)                         I-2            R-5

Ñ57          III22e · C3p (Open 9, Over Polished Wreath Bow)                                                                         (184)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III22e– Same obverse die as VAM 34B.

Reverse C3p– Severely over polished lower reverse with parts of wreath bow missing and some disconnected leaves in lower wreath.

Ñ58          III22b · C3q (Doubled Top Reverse)                                                                                             (184)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III22b– Same obverse die as VAM 6.

Reverse C3q– Slightly doubled ATES OF AMER letters at bottom inside towards rim and tops of Trust.

§59           III229 · C3r (Doubled 879, S/S Lower Loop Tilted Left)                                                 (185)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III229– Doubled 879 in date. Slightly doubled 8 at top outside and lower inside of upper loop, 7 at very top and right side and 9 at left side of both loops.  

Reverse C3r– Centered IV S mint mark doubled and tilted left with curved line in middle of lower loop.

§60           III230 · C3s (Quadrupled Stars & Date, Doubled Lower Reverse)                                    (182)                         I-2            R-5          

Obverse III230– Very slightly quadrupled left and right stars towards rim and bottom of 187 plus upper crossbar of 1 & 7. Die marker– Small raised dot on lower jaw edge.

Reverse C3s– Hub doubling of lower reverse same as 1878 P C3c reverse with doubling of outside edges of some leaves in lower right wreath and left wreath. Polished die with shallow second A in AMERICA so that doubling on tops of serif no longer visible. Slightly doubled tops of In God We Trust. Medium IV S mint mark centered and upright. Die marker– Single diagonal die polishing line at top of wreath bow opening.

§61           III231 · C3t (Doubled 8, Sextupled Stars, Tripled Left Wreath)                                                      ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse III231– Slightly doubled 8 at left outside and right inside of upper loop. All left and right stars slightly sextupled towards rim. Tiny die chip on edge of jaw.

Reverse C3t– Slightly tripled outside leaves in left wreath towards rim. Doubled tops of n God We Tru.

#62           III232 · C3u (Doubled Profile, Over Polished Lower Reverse)                                                         (183)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III232– Slightly doubled Liberty head profile including nose, lips, chin and upper neck.

Reverse C3u– Severely over polished lower reverse with parts of wreath bow missing and some disconnected leaves in lower wreaths. IV S mint mark set higher than VAM 57 over polished reverse. Die polishing lines in tail feathers between legs.

#63           III233 · C3a (Doubled Lower Hair)                                                                                               (182)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III233– Slightly doubled lower hair edge and hair ends, bottom of ear and top of neck edge. 9 top loop slightly doubled at left outside.

¶64           III234 · C3a (Doubled Date, Tripled Stars, Die Flakes Hair)                                                           (182)                         I-3            R-5


Obverse III234– Entire date doubled. 1 slightly doubled below top crossbar. 8 doubled at top outside of upper loop and left inside of both loops. 7 doubled at top of crossbar and lower right of vertical shaft with die chip at lower right of crossbar. 9 very slightly doubled at left outside tip of lower loop. All left and right stars slightly doubled to tripled. Die flakes at left of designer’s initial M and at hair junction above 7. Die marker– Heavy die polishing lines on nostril.

Reverse C3a– Possible die chip on S mint mark center, but needs second specimen for confirmation.

¶65           III22c · C3a (Open 9, Gouge in Bow)                                                                                            (181)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III22c– Open 9 in date with same obverse die as VAM 34 with triple diagonal polishing lines in lower part of T in LIBERTY.

Reverse C3a– Same reverse as VAM 16A with triangular die gouge from lower right ribbon middle towards S mint mark.

 

 

1879 S Reverse of 1878

Revised February 2008

¨4(revised) III22a · B2a (PAF Reverse, Die Rust Dots on Wing Next to Leg)                                     (184)                         I-4            R-5

Obverse III22a– Open 9. Die marker- 3 diagonal polishing lines in middle right of lower hair.

Reverse B2a– PAF reverse of B2 type with small III S mint mark. R in Trust not broken. Area of wing feather next to eagle’s right leg not engraved and end is flush with field. Die marker- Rust dots on eagle’s right wing next to leg and die chip on right side of upper loop of R in AMERICA. Intermediate die state. Same die as for 1878 S VAM 1C.

¬5(Doesn’t Exist) III21 · B2b (Broken R)

Probably became VAM 39 after engraved wing feather was described.

¬6           III22b · B2c (PAF, Tiust, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                                        (184)                         I-4            R-5

Obverse III2b– Open 9. Die marker- Diagonal polishing lines on upper lip.

Reverse B2c– Broken r in Trust to form Tiust with upper serif completely missing. Small III S mint mark tilted slightly to left. Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. Die marker- Die chip on 2nd inside feather from bottom of eagle’s left wing.

¬7(Doesn’t Exist) III21 · B2d (S/S Up)

Probably became VAM 43 after engraved wing feather was described.

¬7A(Doesn’t Exist) III21 · B2d (S/S Up)

Probably became VAM 39 after engraved wing feather was described.

¬8(Doesn’t Exist) III24 · B2e (Doubled 9)

¬9           III25 · B2e (PAF, Doubled 9, Engraved Wing Feather From 1878 S)                                                (184)                         I-5            R-4

Obverse III25– Closed 9 in date doubled on left outside of lower loop. Die markers- Diagonal polishing line at 2nd lower right hair junction, pitting in LIBERTY.

 Reverse B2e– Partial broken r in Tiust. Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. Die marker- Short horizontal polishing line at top left of engraved feather area of eagle’s right wing. Same die as for 1978 S VAM 45.

¬10(Doesn’t Exist) III26 · B2b (Doubled 79)

Probably became VAM 42 after engraved wing feather was described.

¬23         III24 · B2a (PAF, Die Rust Dots on Wing Next to Leg)                                                    (184)                         I-4            R-7

Obverse III24– Open 9 in date doubled on left inside and left outside of both loops. Die markers- Thin long nearly horizontal polishing line left from junction of lower two cotton leaves, double polishing lines in cap fold.

Reverse B2a– Latest die state has been further polished down.

¬24(Doesn’t Exist) III25 · B2a (PAF Reverse, Doubled 9)

                              Probably became VAM 43, 50 or 51 after engraved wing feather was described.

¬25         III26 · B2a (PAF, Doubled 7, Die Rust Dots on Wing Next to Leg)                                   (184)                         I-4            R-7

Obverse III26– Closed 9 with no die flake at top outside. 7 doubled at bottom of upper crossbar. Die marker- Die chip between T and Y in LIBERTY, die polishing line at bottom hair junction above right side of 7. Intermediate die state.

Reverse B2a– Earliest die state.

¬34         III22c · B2g (PAF, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                                  (183)                         I-4            R-6

Obverse III22c– Open 9. Die marker- Triple diagonal polishing lines in lower part of T in LIBERTY.       

Reverse B2g– Partial broken r in Trust with upper seif almost completely missing. Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. Die marker- Double vertical polishing lines in lower part of eagle’s left wing next to body. Later die state with additional thin diagonal polishing line in lower part of eagle’s right wing.

¬34A       III22d · B2g (PAF, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                                  (183)                         I-4            R-7

Obverse III22d– Open 9. Die marker- Diagonal polishing line thru upper right of R and upper left or T in LIBERTY.

Reverse B2g– Later die state than VAM 34 with the additional polishing line in eagle’s right wing.

m34B       III22e · B2g (PAF, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                                  ( ? )                          I-4            R-7

Obverse III22e– Die markers– Diagonal line from left side of lower cotton leaf, diagonal polishing line between cotton boll stems and die chip dot on Phrygian cap fold.

¬35         III25 · B2g (PAF, Doubled 9, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                   (183)                         I-4            R-4

Obverse III25– Later die state than VAM 9.

Reverse B2g– Earliest die state without diagonal polishing line in eagle’s right wing.

¬39         III21 · B2g (PAF, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                                    (183)                         I-4            R-4

Obverse III21– Closed 9. Die markers- Diagonal polishing line in hair behind ear, three horizontal polishing lines between wheat grains.

Reverse B2g– Intermediate die state without diagonal polishing line in eagle’s right wing.

¬42         III26 · B2h (PAF, Doubled 79, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                 (184)                         I-4            R-4

Obverse III26– On late die state die flake appears at top left outside of 9. Later die state then VAM 25.

Reverse B2h– Partial broken r in Trust. Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. Die marker- Several raised dots in horizontal line between eagle’s neck and left wing.

¬43         III221 · B2i (PAF, Doubled Date, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                             (184)                         I-4            R-6

Obverse III221– Closed 9. Entire date is doubled. 1 is strongly doubled at top left and right of lower crossbar. 8 doubled at lower right inside of lower loop. 7 slightly doubled below upper crossbar. 9 slightly doubled at bottom inside of lower loop. Die marker- Diagonal polishing line below 1 at top of denticles.

Reverse B2i– R in trust not broken. Feather engraved between eagle’s right wing and leg. Die marker- Diagonal polishing line in middle of eagle’s left wing. Intermediate die state.

¬46         III26 · B2c (PAF, Tiust, Doubled 79, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                        (184)                         I-4            R-5

Obverse III26– Latest die state with die flake at top outside of 9.

Reverse B2c– Earlier die state than VAM 6.

¬50         III225 · B2i (PAF, Doubled 7 Top, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                          (184)                         I-4            R-6

Obverse III225– Closed 9. 7 doubled at top as two arcs on field and on upper left of stem. Doubled URI in PLURIBUS on right side. Die markers- 7 doubled at top and R at left inside of upper loop.

Reverse B2i– Later die state than VAM 43.

¬51         III226 · B2i (PAF, Tripled Stars, Doubled 9 & Motto, Engraved Wing Feather)                               (184)                         I-4          R-7


Obverse III226– Closed 9 and slightly doubled at right inside of both loops and left outside of lower loop. All right stars tripled and all left stars doubled to tripled towards rim. Tops of E PLURIBUS UNUM and top of Phrygian cap doubled towards rim. Die markers- Tripled 1 to 3 right stars, doubled top of Phrygian cap.

Reverse B2i– Latest die state.

¬52         III26 · B2i (PAF, Doubled 7, Engraved Wing Feather)                                                   (184)                         I-4            R-5

Obverse III26– No die flake at top outside of 9. Earliest die state.

Reverse B2i– Earliest die state.

Ñ56          III228 · B2a (PAF Reverse, Tripled Stars, Die Rust Spots on Wing Next to Leg)                               (184)                         I-4            R-7

Obverse III228– Slightly tripled left stars and bottom of 18. Later die states have a long thin die break in cap fold. Die markers– Polished area around initial M and vertical bar below eyelid.

Reverse B2a– Earliest die state, earlier than VAM 25.

¶66           III235 · B2a (PAF Reverse, Dbld 187, Die Rust Dots on Wing Next to Leg)                       (184)                        I-4            R-7

Obverse III235– Doubled 187 with slightly doubled 1 at left side of vertical shaft and right bottom of base, 8 at right inside of both loops and bottom outside and 7 at left side and lower edge of crossbar and left side of vertical shaft. Slightly doubled right stars towards rim. Slight counter clash at lips and polished clash marks below cap ribbon in field. Over polished area around initial M and hair curls to right. Fine vertical polishing lines in fields. Die markers– Vertical polishing lines in nostril and some heavy horizontal polishing lines in hair curl space behind neck.

Reverse B2a– Vertical polishing lines in fields with polished feather between eagle’s right wing and leg. Die state between VAMs 56 & 23.

¶67           III236 · B2i (PAF Reverse, Doubled 18-9, Tripled Stars)                                                 (184)                         I-4            R-6

Obverse III236– Slightly doubled bottom of 18 and left outside of 9 upper loop. Most left and right stars tripled to quadrupled with tops of PLURIBUS slightly doubled and tripled towards rim. Die markers– Short horizontal die scratch spike in field at jaw-neck junction, broken scratch at hair vee above 7, long vertical polishing line at left end of cap ribbon and diagonal polishing line at top left of Y in LIBERTY.

Reverse B2i– Die state between VAMs 52 & 43.

1880 P

§1A1         III21 · C3a (Die Break Wreath Bow)                                                                                             (179)                         I-3            R-5

Reverse C3a– Long horizontal rounded die break thru lower part of wreath bow extending left into leaf cluster and right thru top of leaf cluster to second from bottom right wreath leaf cluster. Possibly struck thru a wire during die hubbing operation. Short die break in middle of third leaf cluster from top of right wreath.

§1A2         III21 · C3a (Broken Knob 8, Die Break Wreath Bow)                                                     (179)                         I-4            R-6

Obverse III21– Later die state shows first 8 with vertical die crack extending from denticles thru right side of 8, large die break knob at top right of 8 with crack continuing up into hair and neck.

¨1C         III21 · C3a (Die Chip Reverse A)                                                                                   (180)                         I-2            R-5

Reverse C3a– Die chip at above left of first A in AMERICA.

m1D        III2 1 · C3a (Die Scratch Hair & Cotton Leaf)                                                                                (180)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III2 1– Thin, long die scratch from hair below Y in LIBERTY up thru top cotton leaf to cap edge. Very slight doubling of first 8 lower right inside and second 8 lower left outside of upper loop.

#1E          III21 · C3a (Die Chip on Chin)                                                                                                     ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse III21– Large die chip on upper part of chin. Very slightly doubled top inside of first 8 lower loop and lower left outside of 0. Unusual die clash in coin center with curved bar in hair curl adjacent to jaw-neck junction from eagle’s neck front.

2 (Same as VAM 11, eliminated)

Ñ5A(revised) III24 · C3a (Doubled Date, Clashed Obverse n & s)                                                     (180)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III231– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck and faint partial incuse s of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge. Possible die chip on lower left of 0 LDS.

Reverse C3a– Same two diagonal die scratches in eagle’s right wing as VAM 10.

9(revised) III28 · C3b (8/7 Stem, Doubled Reverse)                                                                                          (181)                         I-3           R-5

Obverse III28– Second 8 has raised metal on right side of upper loop and bottom loop has faint outline 7 stem with raised metal at top right. 9 doesn’t show in 0 but it has a bulge at 10 o’clock. Doubled 1 at very bottom and first 8 doubled at lower left outside of both loops. Second 8 tripled at lower left outside of upper loop. 0 doubled at left and right top outside and lower inside. All left stars and motto letters doubled near rim and all right stars tripled near rim.  Late die states show short horizontal die break on lower rear edge of jaw.

Reverse C3b– Slightly doubled and tripled wreath leaves towards rim. AR in DOLLAR slightly doubled on left side.

#10(revised) III29 · C3a (8/7 Bit)                                                                                                   (180)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse III29– Second 8 has two short horizontal spikes on right inside of upper loop and raised metal at top right inside of lower loop. Some specimens have only one spike in upper loop. Possible 8/7 but evidence not conclusive. 0 doubled at top left inside.

Reverse C3a– Two fine diagonal die scratches in lower part of eagle’s right wing.

Ñ11A        III210 · C3a (Doubled 880, 8/7, Clashed Obverse st)                                                                       (179)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III210– Clashed die with faint partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge. Very faint of n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck.

m18(revised) III218 · C3a (Doubled 1-80 and Ear)                                                                                         (178)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III218– 1-80 in date is doubled. 1 faintly doubled below upper crossbar. Second 8 is slightly doubled on lower left outside of upper loop and right outside of lower loop with bulge at top right of lower loop. 0 is doubled at top left and right outside and on lower left inside. Ear is slightly doubled at right inside and bottom outside.

19A          III219 · C3a (Tripled 8, Doubled 1-80)                                                                                          (179)                         I-3            R-7

Reverse C3a– Some specimens show die rust pits between E and D of ONE DOLLAR.

Ñ24A        III224 · C3a (Doubled 1-80, Clashed Obverse n & st, Reverse M)                                     (179)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III224– Clashed die with partial n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

                Reverse C3a– Faint partial raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d in God.

¬25(revised) III225 · C3a (0/9)                                                                                                                      (180)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III225– Faint remains of 9 on top of 0 showing as raised metal on lower left side of 0. Lower crossbar of 1 doubled at very bottom. Second 8 slightly doubled at lower left outside of upper loop. 0 slightly doubled at lower left inside. Thin polishing lines at top of forehed and hair above it.

Reverse C3a– Three tiny die chips together in middle of eagle’s right wing.

Ñ31A        III231 · C3a (Doubled Date, Clashed Obverse s, Reverse M)                                                            (181)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III231– Clashed die with partial s of Trust from reverse showing in space above right hair vee of lower hair edge.

                Reverse C3a– Faint partial raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing just above d in God.

¨32(revised) III232 · C3a (Doubled Date & Liberty Head Profile)                                                    (178)                         I-2            R-3


Obverse III232– Entire date doubled slightly. 1 doubled slightly above lower crossbar and at very top. First 8 doubled at top left inside of both loops and tripled at bottom outside at lower loop. Second 8 doubled at lower left outside of upper loop. 0 doubled slightly at top left and right and lower left outside and tripled at lower left inside. Slightly doubled Liberty head profile on lips, chin and nose, bottom inside of US UNUM letters towards rim and back edge of Phrygian cap. Die markers– Die scratches below BE in LIBERTY.

Ñ32A(revised) III232 · C3a (Doubled Date, Clashed Obverse In, e, ust, Reverse M)                                           (178)                         I-4            R-7

Obverse III232– Very strong clashed die with faint incuse bottom of I and full n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck, partial incuse e of We from reverse in space between hair locks at right of designer’s initial M and partial incuse ust of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

Reverse C3a– Very strong clashed die with raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d in God.

¨33A       III233 · C3a (Doubled Date, Partial E on Reverse)                                                                          ( ? )                          I-3            R-6

Reverse C3a– Clashed die with partial E below eagle’s tail feathers on left side. Only middle back and middle serif of E shows very weakly. Set lower and weaker E than VAM 39A. Early die clash just shows partial us of Trust from reverse showing in space above right hair vee of lower hair edge.

¶34(revised) III234 · C3e (Doubled 188, Doubled Obverse & Reverse)                                                               (180)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse III234– Doubled 188 in date with double 1 below upper and lower crossbars, left 8 on bottom left outside of lower loop and right 8 on lower left outside of upper loop. All stars and legend letters doubled at top towards rim. Some specimens show die chip between loop of left 8 on right side. 

Reverse C3e– Doubled upper leaves of left and right wreaths towards rim. Slightly doubled bottom inside of UNITED STATES OF AMER towards rim. Slightly doubled tops of In God We.

·39            III239 · C3a (Doubled 1-80, Die Break Wreath Bow)                                                                      (179)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III239– Doubled 1– 80 in date.  1 slightly doubled at top right of lower crossbar.  Second 8 slightly doubled at lower left outside of upper loop.  0 doubled on surface at top left and lower right inside.  Hair above ear slightly doubled.  0 in date set slightly low with slight tilt to left.

Ñ39A(revised) III239 · C3a (Dbld 1-80, Die Break Wreath Bow, Clashed Rev Partial E & M, Clashed Obv t) (179)                              I-4            R-6

Obverse III239– Clashed die with partial t of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

Reverse C3a– Clashed die with partial E from obverse LIBERTY below eagle’s tail feathers on left side. Only top back and weak middle serif of E shows. Faint partial raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above space between d and W of God We. Horizontal die break thru wreath bow of VAM 1A.

¬40         III240 · C3a (Doubled Profile)                                                                                                      (181)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III240– Slightly doubled Liberty head profile from hair above forehead to jaw. Top of Phrygian cap slightly doubled. Second 8 in date slightly doubled at lower left outside of upper loop. 4-7 left stars and top of E very slightly doubled to tripled towards rim.

¨41         III241 · C3a (Doubled Obverse Top, Tripled Date)                                                                         ( ? )                          I-3            R-5

Obverse III241– Fairly strong doubling on tops of E PLURIB and right side of LIBERTY. Top edge of cotton leaves slightly doubled as is hair below LIBERTY. All right stars tripled to quadrupled and all left stars very slightly tripled towards rim. Tripled date with 18 slightly tripled at bottom, second 8 very slightly doubled at left outside of upper loop and 0 doubled at lower outside and lower left inside. Heavy polishing lines inside ear and in lower hair.

§42(revised) III242 · C3a (Doubled 80)                                                                                                           (180)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III242– Doubled 80 in date. Slightly doubled second 8 at lower left outside of upper loop and 0 at top left inside. Die markers: Die scratches inside and to right of Y in LIBERTY. Tiny die chip at bottom inside of ear.

Reverse C3a– Some vertical die scratches in eagle’s left wing.

Ñ43          III211 · C3a (Doubled 1-80, Clashed Reverse M)                                                                            ( ?)                           I-3            R-7

Reverse C3a– Same clashed die as VAM 32A reverse with raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d in God.

Ñ44          III243 · C3a (Doubled Ear, Eyelid & Date)                                                                    (180)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III243– Slightly doubled date with 1 doubled at base bottom, both 8's doubled at lower left outside of upper loop and 0 doubled at lower right inside and tripled at top left inside. Ear slightly doubled at top right inside and strongly doubled at bottom outside. Eyelid strongly doubled below it. Slightly doubled lower cotton leaf on left side and top of Phrygian cap.

Ñ45          III244 · C3a (Doubled Neck, Motto & Date)                                                                   (180)                         I-3            R-5          

Obverse III244– URIBUS UNUM slightly doubled at top and on right side. Neck doubled at bottom. Top of Phrygian cap slightly doubled. Doubled date with 1 doubled on right side of vertical shaft and at bottom of base, first 8 very slightly doubled at left inside of both loops, second 8 doubled at lower left outside of upper loop and 0 strongly doubled at lower left inside.

¶45A         III244 · C3a (Doubled Neck, Motto & Date, Die Break Ear)                                                             (180)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III244– Die break at top inside and top right outside of ear.

Ñ46          III245 · C3a (Doubled 1-80)                                                                                                          ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse III245– 1-80 in date doubled. 1 strongly doubled below upper and lower crossbars. Second 8 slightly doubled at top outside left and right and 0 at lower left inside.

Ñ47          III246 · C3a (Doubled Second 8, Tripled 0)                                                                   (181)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III246– Second 8 slightly doubled at lower left outside of upper loop. 0 tripled at lower left inside and doubled at top left and right outside. Couple faint lines down from lower lip.

Ñ47A        III246 · C3a (Doubled Second 8, Tripled 0, Clashed Obverse n & st)                                               (181)                         I-2            R-6          

Obverse III246– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse showing as short tick next to Liberty head neck and faint partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

§48           III247 · C3a (Doubled 80, Double Gouge Lower Cotton Leaf)                                                         (180)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III247– Second 8 slightly doubled at lower left outside of upper loop. 0 doubled at lower left inside and slightly doubled at top and right outside. Long double die gouge at left and right of lower cotton leaf.

#49           III248 · C3a (Doubled 188)                                                                                                           (181)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III248– Slightly doubled 188. 1 slightly doubled on left side of vertical shaft, first 8 doubled on rt inside and bottom outside of lower loop. Second 8 doubled at top on right and left outside.

¶50(revised) III249 · C3c (Doubled 1-80, Lower Reverse)                                                                  (181)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse III249– 1-80 in date doubled. Slightly doubled 1 at top left of lower crossbar, right 8 on lower left outside of upper loop and 0 at top left and right outside and slightly on lower left inside.

Reverse C3c– Has hub doubling same as 1878 P C3c reverse with doubling of outside edges of some leaves in left wreath and lower right wreath, bottom of right bow ribbon and tops of serifs of A next to star in AMERICA. Die marker– Some fine vertical polishing lines in middle of eagle’s right wing

#50A        III249 · C3c (Doubled 80 and Lower Reverse, Doubled Lips Counterclash)                      (181)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III249– Doubled lips and upper chin from die counterclash.

¶51           III250 · C3d (Doubled 880, 8 in Denticles, Doubled Reverse Legend)                                               (180 )                        I-3            R-6          

Obverse III250– Slightly doubled lower left outside of upper loop of both 8's. 0 doubled at bottom and top left inside with raised dot on left side. Top of 8 shows as raised curved bar in denticle space below 1 with slight shallow cured bar at two denticle spaces to right under left 8. Curved line in denticle space between 8's. Diagonal die scratch at jaw-neck junction near hair.

Reverse C3a– Slightly doubled bottom inside of legend letters towards rim and some leaves in both wreaths.

1880 CC

Ñ3(revised) III22 · C3b (Dash Under 8)                                                                                                          ( ? )                          I-2            R-3

Obverse III22– First 8 is doubled at top inside of lower loop and upper loop has polishing lines. A high set dash appears just below second 8 with upper loop doubled on left outside. 0 is doubled at top left and right outside. First stars on left and right have die chips. Diagonal polishing lines below 18. Late die states have had polishing lines removed.


Reverse C3b– Normal die of C3 type with centered large V CC mint mark. There are die chips at top inside of loop of each C of mint mark plus raised dots from rusted die within each C mint mark, at top left of O in DOLLAR and below wreath bow.

Ñ3A(revised) III22 · C3b (Dash Under 8, Clashed Obverse n, Breaks Left Wreath)                                           (178)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III22– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck.

Reverse C3b– Heavily clashed die at top with small die breaks at top right berry and top of left wreath and in letters n, G, d, e and s of In God We Trust.

#5(revised) III24 · C3c (8/7 High, Doubled 88)                                                                                                (177)                         I-5            R-4

Obverse III24– 8 re-punched over 7 in date with original 7 punched high. Prominent ears show above 8, crossbar in upper loop, stem on right side of lower loop, dash below bottom of 8 and lower serif of 7 on surface of left side of upper loop as a checkmark. First 8 doubled at top inside of lower loop. Second 8 tripled at lower left outside of upper loop. Tops of U-U-UNUM doubled towards rim. Short die gouge from right side of first U in UNUM.

Reverse C3c– Normal die of C3 type with slanted arrow feathers and small II CC mint mark with slight tilt to right. Vertical die gouge between arrow feathers and olive branch.

#7A          III26 · B2a (8/7 Dash, Clashed Obverse n)                                                                                     (177)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III26– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck.

#10(revised) III27 · C3c (Dash Under 8, Doubled 88)                                                                                      (177)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III27– Left 8 has some horizontal polishing lines on rt inside of upper loop and doubled at top inside of lower loop. Right 8 has short dash just below bottom outside and is doubled at lower left outside of upper loop. Die marker– Short vertical die scratch on upper lip.

Reverse C3c– Polishing roughness around some legend letters.

    1880 O

1B (Eliminated, same as VAM 39)

§1C          III21 · C3b (Clashed Obverse n, Reverse M)                                                                  (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III21 – Clashed die with faint partial incuse curve of n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck.

Reverse C3b– Clashed die with faint raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d in God.

2A Impaled Eagle (Eliminated, likely a cut on coin or a counterfeit)

6(revised) III25 · C3a (8/7 Spike)                                                                                                   (176)                         I-4            R-5

Obverse III25– 8 re-punched over 7 in date. A long spike extends from top left side of second 8. Small horizontal spike on right inside of upper loop of second 8 and a checkmark from the remains of the 7 upper serif show on left side of upper loop.

Ñ6A(revised) III25 · C3a (8/7 Spike, Clashed Obverse st, Reverse M)                                                               (176)                         I-4            R-5

Obverse III25– Clashed die with partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge. Faint tick of n next to neck from In of reverse.

Reverse C3a– Faint raised designer’s initial M from obverse above d in God. Die gouge on left side of left wreath.

Ñ6C(revised) III25 · C3a (8/7 Spike, Clashed Obverse In, We, ust, Reverse M)                                  (176)                         I-5            R-6

Obverse III25– Strongly clashed die with partial incuse In of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck, partial incuse ust of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge, and partial incuse We of We from reverse in space between hair locks at right of designer’s initial M. Later die state than VAMs 6A & 49.

Reverse C3a– Strongly clashed die with raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d in God. Later die state than VAMs 6A & 49.

¶6D          III25 · C3a (8/7 Spike, Clashed Obverse st)                                                                   ( ? )                          I-4            R-5          

Reverse C3a– Non-clashed die with single clashed obverse st & faint n of VAM 6A and 6B/49. No die gouge in left wreath of VAM 6A or hangnail die gouge in tail feathers of VAM 6B. Early die state of VAM 6C before multiple clashing. Die markers– Thin two segment die crack between top right of o and top left of d in God. Horizontal die scratch on left most top leaf of leaf cluster next to bow in left wreath.

Ñ7(revised) III238 · C3c (O/O, Pitted Obverse, Doubled 880)                                                                           (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III238– Doubled 880 with first 8 slightly doubled at right inside of lower loop, second 8 doubled at left outside of upper loop and 0 slightly doubled at lower left inside. Fine raised dots throughout hair and face plus raised dots around motto letters, right and left stars and date digits due to rusted die.

Reverse C3c– I O mint mark doubled on right and left side of top surface.

#11(revised) III28 · C3s (Dash Under 8, Doubled 188 & Wreaths)                                                   (176)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III28– Faint dash below right 8 with slightly doubled upper loop at lower left outside. Doubled 1 on top serif surface. Left 8 doubled on surface of lower loop at bottom right.

Reverse C3s– Slightly doubled outside leaves on right wreath and some middle leaves of left wreath towards rim. Very slightly doubled OF AMERICA letters at bottom inside. Small I O mint mark at normal height.

#11A(revised) III28 · C3a (Dash Under 8, Doubled 188, Clashed Obv Double n , Single st, Double M on rev) (176)                             I-4            R-5

Obverse III28– Double clashed die with double partial incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck, partial incuse single st of Trust from reverse showing in space above right hair vee and t in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

Reverse C3a– Double clashed die with faint double raised designer’s partial initial M from obverse showing above d in God.

Ñ13A        III210 · C3a (Doubled 80, Clashed Obverse n, Reverse M)                                                              (176)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III210– Clashed die with faint partial incuse tick of n of In  from reverse next to Liberty head neck.

Reverse C3a– Clashed die with faint raised partial designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d in God.

¨15(revised) III212 · C3b ( Doubled 80 & Ear)                                                                                              (176)                         I-2            R-3

Obverse III212– Doubled 80 id date. Second 8 doubled slightly at lower left outside of upper loop. 0 doubled strongly at lower left inside and lower left outside

 surface. Ear slightly doubled at right and left inside.

Reverse C3b– Letters of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA have die chips and breaks at top on some specimens. II O mint mark.

#15A        III212 · C3b (Doubled 80 & Ear, Die Scratches Wings)                                                   (176)                         I-2            R-4

Reverse C3b– Some heavy die scratches in middle of eagle’s left and right wings and single scratch between legs.

§16(revised) III213 · C3o (8/7 Check Mark, O Set Right)                                                                 ( ? )                          I-3            R-5

Obverse III213– 8 re-punched over 7 in date. Remains of 7 shows on surface of left side of upper loop of second 8 in form of a check mark. Short vertical bar on surface at right side of junction of 8 loops extending down into side of top of lower loop opening. Second 8 doubled on upper loop lower left outside.

Reverse C3o– I O mint mark set slightly to right with slight tilt to right.

#17A        III213 · C3b (8/7 Checkmark, Medium O, Clashed Obverse n & t)                                  (176)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III213– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck, and faint partial t of trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge with faint tip of s in hair curls.

¶21           III216 · C3a (8/7 Checkmark, Ear, Doubled 880, Motto, Alligator Eye)                                            (176 )                        I-3            R-5          

Obverse III216– 8 re-punched over 7 in date. Lower serif of 7 on surface of left side of right 8 upper loop as a checkmark set high. Vertical line on side of lower loop opening at upper right. Faint short ear at top right outside of upper loop. Doubled 880. Slightly doubled left 8 at top and right inside of lower loop, right 8 at lower left outside of upper loop and 0 at lower left inside. E PLURIBUS UNUM doubled strongly at top of letters and 7 left star and 4-6 right stars doubled towards rim. Slightly doubled hair front, LIBERTY band front and upper nose profile. Die scratch on eye front giving appearance of alligator eye.

Reverse C3a– Slightly doubling of A-F-AMERI and top leaf cluster of right wreath towards rim.

#22(revised) III217 · C3f (Doubled 880, Die Scratches, O/O Low)                                                     (176)                         I-3            R-3


Obverse III217– Doubled 880 in date. First 8 doubled at top inside of upper loop as thin curved line. Second 8 slightly doubled at lower left outside of upper loop. 0 doubled on surface at lower right inside. Long curved and short straight die scratches in hair above forehead, lines at neck-jaw junction and numerous short die scratches in hair and Phrygian cap.

Reverse C3f– II O mint mark doubled at lower right outside as short thin line.

#24A        III218 · C3a (Doubled 880, Die Scratches Eagle)                                                                             (176)                         I-2            R-5

Reverse C3a– Die scratches on right side of tail feathers between eagle’s legs, three in middle in eagle’s left wing and single horizontal one in middle of eagle’s right wing.

45             III219 · C3j (Doubled 80, O/O Left)                                                                                              (176)                         I-2            R-3

Reverse C3j– II O mint mark doubled at bottom inside as curved line with polishing marks just above it, long thin diagonal line at lower left outside and short arc line at top outside.

46(revised)III234 · C3k (Doubled Ear, Motto, 80 and Wreath Leaf)                                                                (176)                     I-3            R-3

Obverse III234– Ear doubled slightly on right side of inner ear fill and outside. Motto letters and 5 and 6 right stars doubled slightly towards rim. Second 8 doubled slightly at lower left outside of upper loop. 0 doubled slightly at left inside and right outside. Pitted die below 88 on some specimens.

Reverse C3k– Strong doubled lower edge of top leaf in wreath second right leaf cluster. Slight doubling on third and fourth wreath right top leaf.

47             III235 · C3a (Doubled Motto, 88)                                                                                  (176)                         I-2            R-3

Obverse III235– Motto letters doubled slightly at top towards rim. First 8 doubled slightly on right inside of lower loop. Second 8 doubled slightly at lower left outside of upper loop.

48(formerly 1A) III236 · C3l (Hangnail Eagle, Doubled UNITED, Doubled 8)                                   (176)                         I-4           R-6

Obverse III236– Second 8 slightly doubled at lower left outside of top loop. Some specimens show line on base of 1 due to weak strike.

Reverse C3l– UNITED letters doubled towards rim and top of coin, left star strongly doubled towards rim, left wreath leaves slightly doubled on left edge. Die gouge through the eagle’s left tail feather and lower arrow feather. I O mint mark.

Ñ49 (formerly 6B)III25 · C3l (8/7 Spike, Hangnail Eagle, Doubled UNITED, Clashed Obverse n & st)               (176)                         I-4            R-6

Obverse III25– Same die as VAM 6A but later die state with same clashed die partial incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

¨50         III211 · C3b (Doubled 80)                                                                                                            ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Ñ51          III231 · C3m (Doubled 80, O Set Left)                                                                                          (182)                         I-2            R-5

Reverse C3m– II O mint mark set slightly to left at normal height.

Ñ52          III237 · C3b (Doubled 80)                                                                                                            (176)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III237– Doubled 80 in date. Second 8 slightly doubled at outside top left and right. 0 slightly doubled at top left inside. Segmented die scratch in front of cap fold.

Reverse C3b– Slight doubling on lower arrow shaft.        

Ñ53          III222 · C3n (Doubled 880 & Lower Reverse)                                                                 (176)                         I-2            R-5

Reverse C3n– Slightly doubled middle leaves of each cluster of left wreath, outer leaves of right wreath and lower inside of STATES AMERICA letters towards rim. I O mint mark set slightly high. Tiny die gouge at top of E in STATES.

#53A        III222 · C3n (Doubled 880 & Lower Rev, Die Scratches Rt Wreath & Wing)                    (176)                         I-2            R-6

Reverse C3n– Thin die scratch across wreath leaves above R in DOLLAR and several die scratches at lower inside of eagle’s left wing.

#53B        III222 · C3n (Doubled 880 & Lower Rev., Die Scratches Wreath & Wing, Clashed Obv us & Rev M) (176)        I-3            R-6

Obverse III222– Clashed die with faint partial incuse u in hair junction above right hair vee of lower hair edge and partial incuse s of Trust in right hair vee.

Reverse C3n– Clashed die with faint raised designer’s initial M from obverse above d in God.

Ñ54          III239 · C3b (Doubled 188)                                                                                                          (176)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III239– Doubled 188 in date. Slightly doubled 1 at top left and below upper crossbar, plus both 8's at top inside of upper loop.

§55           III240 · C3p (8/7 Check Mark, Doubled Right Reverse)                                                  (176)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III240– 8 re-punched over 7 in date. Remains of 7 shows on surface of left side of upper loop of second 8 in form of a check mark. Second 8 doubled at lower left outside of upper loop.

Reverse C3p– ATES OF AMER slightly doubled towards rim. In God We Trust doubled at top. Outside leaves of right wreath doubled on rim side. Centered I O mint mark.

§56           III241 · C3a (Doubled 80, Profile & Phrygian Cap Top)                                                 (176)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III241– Doubled 80 with second 8 slightly doubled at lower left outside of upper loop and 0 slightly doubled at left and right top outside, lower left inside and top left inside on surface. Slightly doubled profile from nose down to chin and top of Phrygian cap top.

Reverse C3a– Slightly doubled middle leaf edge of second and third leaf clusters from top in left wreath. Polishing outline at top of ITED S. I O mint mark centered and upright.

§57           III228 · C3a (Doubled 1-8, Die Gouge Bottom Eagle’s Rt. Wing)                                     (176)                         I-2            R-5

Reverse C3a– Short horizontal die gouge at bottom inside of eagles’ right wing and short spike from left side of eagle’s right leg.

§58           III214 · C3m (Doubled 1-8, O Set Left)                                                                                         (176)                         I-2            R-5

§59           III242 · C3q (Doubled 1-80, Medium O Tilted Left)                                                                       (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III242– Doubled 1-80 in date. 1 very slightly doubled at lower left side of bottom crossbar. Slightly doubled second 8 at lower left outside of upper loop. 0 doubled on surface at lower left outside, left inside and very slightly at top outside left and right.

Reverse C3q– II O mint mark tilted slightly to left.

#60           III243 · C3a (Doubled 880)                                                                                                           (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III243– Doubled 880 in date. Slightly doubled first 8 at left inside and right outside of upper loop, second 8 at lower left outside of upper loop and 0 at top and left and right outside. Slight doubling at lower rear of Phrygian cap.         

61 (Eliminated, same as VAM 21.)

#62           III245 · C3a (Doubled 880, Clashed Reverse M)                                                                             (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III245– Doubled 880. Slightly doubled first 8 at right inside and bottom outside of lower loop, second 8 at lower left outside of upper loop and 0 at top left inside. No die clash marks.

Reverse C3a– Clashed die with faint raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d in God. Die scratches between eagle’s legs as in VAM 24A.

#63           III213 · C3r (8/7 Check Mark, Medium O Mint Mark Set High)                                     ( ? )                          I-3            R-6

Reverse C3r– II O oval mint mark centered and upright set high. Some die polishing lines inside and slightly doubled on left inside.

#64           III246 · C3a (Tripled 1, Doubled Left 8)                                                                                       (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III246– 1 tripled below upper crossbar and doubled at bottom of lower crossbar. Left 8 very slightly doubled at bottom outside of lower loop.

#65           III247 · C3a (Doubled 880)                                                                                                           (176)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III247– Doubled 880 in date. Left 8 doubled at top left outside of upper loop. Right 8 very slightly doubled at lower left outside of upper loop. 0 slightly doubled at lower right inside.

#65A        III247 · C3a (Doubled 880, Clashed Obverse n & ust, Reverse M)                                    (176)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III247– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse u of Trust from reverse showing between hair locks and st in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

Reverse C3a– Clashed die with faint raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d in God. Die marker: Die scratches at inside of eagle’s left leg. (Same clashed die as VAM 62.)        

¶66           III221 · C3m(Doubled 188, O Set Left)                                                                                         (176)                         I- 2           R-5


Reverse C3m– II O mint mark set slightly to left at normal height with very slight doubling at lower right inside.

1880 S

m7(revised) III24 · C3d (Doubled Date, S/S Loops)                                                                                        (188)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse III24– All digits in date doubled. 1 doubled below top and bottom crossbars. First 8 doubled at top and bottom outside and on surface at top inside of lower loop. Second 8 doubled on lower left outside of upper loop. 0 doubled at bottom outside and top outside left and right.

Reverse C3d– IV S mint mark re-punched and tilted left with partially filled in lower loop. Curved line in middle of lower loop and at top of upper loop.

#8(revised) III25 · C3a (80/79 Ear, Doubled 18-0)                                                                                           (186)                         I-4            R-4

Obverse III25– 80 re-punched over 79. Second 8 has raised metal in upper loop with diagonal polishing lines and faint spike at top left outside. 0 has small raised metal at top right inside. 18-0 in date slightly doubled with 1 at bottom of lower crossbar, first 8 at bottom right of lower loop and 0 at lower left inside and outside.

Reverse C3a– Couple doubled leaves in left wreath.       

Ñ10(revised) III26 · C3q (8/7 Crossbar, Doubled 188 & Reverse Legend)                                                          (186)                         I- 4           R-6

Obverse III26– 8 re-punched over 7 in date. Second 8 has a few small dots at top within upper loop. Horizontal line shows at bottom of upper loop curving slightly up on left side. Raise metal on right inside of upper loop. No raised metal inside 0. Doubled 188 with 1 doubled at top left and very bottom. First 8 slightly doubled at top inside of lower loop and second 8 at lower left outside of upper loop.

Reverse C3q– All legend letters doubled slightly in radial direction. Motto letters doubled at top. Right and left wreath doubled slightly towards rim. Very large centered VI S mint mark tilted left. 

#12(revised) III28 · C3a (8/7 Spikes, Doubled 188)                                                                                          (183)                        I-4            R-4

Obverse III28– (Same description as in VAM book.)                                       

Reverse C3a– Die 1– IV S mint mark at normal height with very slight tilt to left and partially filled loops with heavy polishing lines in upper loop. Very slightly doubled left wreath outside leaves towards rim and some leaves in right wreath. Long polishing line from top of wing up between n and G of In God.

Die 2– IV S mint mark at normal height with partially filled loops. Slightly doubled middle leaves on left side in second and third leaf cluster from top of left wreath and couple doubled leaves in lower right wreath. Doubled lower edge of bottom arrow feather and lower edge of eagle’s left wing.

¶16A         III212 · C3a (Doubled 8, Polished Obverse)                                                                   (182)                         I-1            R-5

Obverse III212– Fine vertical polishing lines on all fields.                

#19(revised) III245 · C3i (Doubled 880, S/S Tripled)                                                                                       (185)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse III245– Doubled 880. Left 8 slightly doubled on surface at top inside of lower loop with horizontal gouge in upper loop. Right 8 slightly doubled at lower left outside of upper loop with die chips at top right inside of upper loop and faint short dash below bottom loop. 0 doubled at top left and right outside and on surface at lower left inside.

Reverse C3i– IV S mint mark tripled with short and long vertical bars to right of upper serif.

#19A        III245 · C3i (Doubled 880, S/S Tripled, Clashed Obverse st)                                                           (185)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III245– Clashed die with partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge. Fine polishing lines in front of Liberty head profile and back of hair.

Ñ20(revised) III213 · C3x (Tripled 0, S/S Lower Inside, Die Chip Wing)                                                          ( ? )                          I-2            R-4

Obverse III213– (Same description as in VAM book.)

Reverse C3x– IV S mint mark re-punched with doubling at top inside of lower loop and possible faint horizontal line in middle of upper loop. Eagle’s right wing has die chip near tip of wreath.

#21(revised) III214 · C3j (Doubled 880)                                                                                                          (185)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse III214– 880 doubled in date. Left 8 slightly doubled at top inside and right outside of lower loop. Right 8 top loop doubled at bottom outside of both sides and inside as a thin line at top and bottom. Doubled lower loop at top inside as a thin line. 0 doubled at top left and rt sides and slightly at lower left inside. 

Reverse C3j– IV S mint mark with filled top loop and diagonal shaft doubled inside lower loop.

¨25(revised) III217 · C3a (Doubled Date)                                                                                                      (187)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III217– Entire date doubled. 1 doubled at top left and above left side of lower cross bar. First 8 doubled at bottom right outside and top right inside of lower loop. Second 8 slightly doubled at lower left outside of upper loop. 0 doubled strongly on lower let side and is raised well above surface of original 0. 0 also doubled at very bottom left inside of opening similar to III213 obverse. Some specimens show die chip on right side of first 8.

Ñ30(revised) III220 · C3x (Doubled Date, S/S Lower Inside, Die Chip Wing)                                    (185)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III220– (Same description as in VAM book.)

Reverse C3x– S/S lower inside mint mark with die chip in eagle’s right wing near tip of wreath.

¬34(revised) III223 · C3m (Doubled Date, S Set Left, Tripled Right Reverse)                                   (185)                         I-2            R-3

Obverse III223– Entire date is slightly doubled. 1 is doubled faintly below top crossbar and above bottom crossbar. First 8 is doubled on right inside of lower loop and slightly on bottom outside. Second 8 is doubled at bottom left outside of upper loop. 0 is doubled on top surface at left inside and slightly on lower right inside.

Reverse C3m– IV S mint mark set to left. Outer leaves of right wreath slightly tripled towards rim. AMERICA, LLAR and right star slightly doubled towards rim.

36 (Eliminated, same as VAM 7 revised)

#37A        III225 · C3a (Doubled 80, Die Break Cap Rear)                                                                             (188)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse III225– Die break at rear of Phrygian cap below ribbon.

¶37B         III225 · C3a (Doubled 80, Damaged Denticles)                                                                               (187)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III225– Four damaged denticle spaces below 18 with inverted raised triangles and two diagonal polishing lines in middle.

·41(revised) III2 27 · C3x (Doubled 1-80, Tripled Right Wreath)                                                       (185)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse III227–   Doubled 1-80 in date. 1 doubled as notch at top left of lower crossbar. Second 8 doubled at left bottom outside of upper loop. 0 doubled at left inside and strongly at top left and right outside.

Reverse C3x– Tripled outer leaves of right wreath towards rim. Slightly doubled lower left wreath and LAR, right star and ERICA towards rim. Medium IV S mint mark centered and upright.

#48(revised) III233 · C3q (Doubled Date & Profile, Doubled Rev. Legend)                                        (186)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III233– Entire date is doubled. 1 strongly doubled at top and at top left and right of lower crossbar. Left 8 slightly doubled on surface at lower left outside of upper loop and on right outside of lower loop. Faintly doubled right 8 at lower left outside of upper loop and 0 at lower left outside on top surface. Slightly doubled Liberty head profile from front of hair down to upper neck and top of Phrygian cap.

Reverse C3q– All legend letters and wreaths doubled with VI S mint mark tilted left as in VAM 10 reverse.

¶51A         III218 · C3r (Doubled 880, S/S Up, Dot on S)                                                                                (184)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III218– Die marker– Very thin raised dot at lower left of lower loop of left 8. Polishing lines in fields.

Reverse C3r– Large raised dot on upper left loop of right S in STATES. Polishing lines in fields.

#70(revised) III222 · C3b (Doubled Date)                                                                                                       (184)                         I-2            R-3

Reverse C3b– Fine polishing lines around eagle. Die marker-- Thin horizontal line thru arrow feathers.

71             III240 · C3b (Doubled Date & Profile)                                                                                           (187)                         I-2            R-5


Obverse III240– Entire date is doubled.  1 slightly doubled below upper cross bar.  First 8 slightly doubled at top outside of upper loop.  Second 8 slightly doubled at lower left outside of upper loop. 0 strongly doubled at lower left inside and at top left and right outside.  Slightly doubled Liberty head profile from forehead to chin.  All left stars slightly doubled and tripled towards rim.

#72(revised) III229 · C3w (Doubled Date, Doubled Upper Reverse)                                                   (186)                         I-2            R-5

Reverse C3w– UNITED STATES and DOLLAR lower part of letters doubled toward rim as are tops of In God We Trust. Upper leaves of left and right wreaths slightly doubled towards rim.  Slightly doubled bottom of wreath bow and adjacent leaves. Very large VI S mint mark centered and tilted to left.

·73            III241 · C3c (Doubled 880, S Tilted Left)                                                                                      ( ? )                          I-2            R-6

Obverse III241– Doubled 880 in date.  First 8 doubled as thin line at top right inside of lower loop.  Second 8 doubled at lower left outside the upper loop with metal inside upper loop with horizontal lines.  No check mark on left side of 8  upper loop.  0 doubled at lower left outside and top right inside.

¨74         III242 · C3b (Doubled Date)                                                                                                         ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse III242– Entire date doubled. 1 slightly doubled at top left and above left side of bottom crossbar. First 8 doubled on surface of right outside of upper loop and bottom outside of lower loop. Upper loop has band of diagonal polishing lines inside. Second 8 slightly doubled at lower left outside of upper loop. 0 slightly doubled at top left and right outside and bottom left and right outside with faint line at bottom outside.

 

Ñ75          III232 · C3j (Doubled Date, Doubled S)                                                                                         ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Ñ76          III29 · C3g (Dash Under 8, Doubled Date, S/S Right)                                                                     (186)                         I-3            R-5

§77           III221 · C3w (Doubled Date, Doubled Upper Reverse)                                                     ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

§78           III243 · C3a (Doubled Date and Phrygian Cap Top)                                                                      (186)                        I-2            R-5

Obverse III243– Entire date is doubled. Slightly doubled 1 at left and at lower left side of vertical shaft, first 8 at right outside of upper loop and right inside of lower loop, second 8 at lower left outside of upper loop and 0 at top left inside. Phrygian cap slightly doubled at top.

#79           III244 · C3a (Doubled Date, Possible 8/7 Checkmark?)                                                   (183)                        I-3            R-5

Obverse III244– Strongly doubled date. 1 strongly doubled at top and at top left and right of lower crossbar. First 8 doubled at right inside of lower loop. Second 8 strongly doubled s curved bar at top inside of upper loop and slightly t lower let outside of upper loop. 0 slightly doubled at lower left inside. Second 8 shows possible 8/7 checkmark, but need confirmation with uncirculated specimen. 

#80           III215 · C3c (Doubled 80, S Tilted Left)                                                                                        (186)                        I-2            R-4

Reverse C2c– Some doubled leaves in right wreath.

#81           III238 · C3c (Doubled Date, S Tilted Left)                                                                                    ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

¶82           III245 · C3x (Doubled Date, S/S Lower Right)                                                                               ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse III245– Entire date slightly doubled. 1 doubled as notch on left side of lower crossbar. Slightly doubled left 8 on right inside of lower loop, right 8 at lower left outside of upper loop and 0 at top left inside.

Reverse C3x– IV S mint mark re-punched with faint vertical spike at top right inside of upper loop and curved line at right inside of lower loop. Partially filled loops. Polishing lines in fields. A few leaves on right wreath very slightly doubled.

¶83           III235 · C3c (Doubled Date, S Tilted Left)                                                                                     (188)                         I-2            R-5                          

1881 P

Ñ1B         III21 · C3a (Clashed Obverse n & st)                                                                                            ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse III21– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

§1C          III21 · C3a (Die Scratch Eagle’s Left Wing)                                                                   (181)                         I-2            R-4

Reverse C3a– Long circular thin die scratch in upper part of eagle’s left wing.

Ñ17          III217 · C3a (Doubled 1 Top & Base)                                                                                            ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse III217– Second 1 in date slightly doubled at top left and on base at top left and right. First 8 has die chip at top left inside of upper loop.

Ñ17A        III217 · C3a (Doubled 1 Top, Clashed Obverse n & st)                                                   ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse III217– Clashed die with partial n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

#18           III218 · C3a (Doubled 8-1, Dot on 8)                                                                                             (181)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III218– First 8 doubled on surface at top outside of upper loop and slightly at right inside of lower lop. Second 8 has raised dot on left side of upper loop. Second 8 has raised dot on left side of upper loop. Second 1 slightly doubled at top left with light notches on left and right side above base.

1881 CC

¬2(revised) III22 · C3c (Doubled 88 and Top Reverse)                                                                    (178)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III22– Both 8's in date doubled. First 8 has die chip on left inside of tip loop and is doubled as a thin line at top inside of lower loop. Second 8 has die chips in a band across middle inside of upper loop and is doubled on right inside of lower loop.

Reverse C3c– Slightly doubled upper leaves of right and left wreaths towards rim, bottom inside of STATES OF AMERICA towards rim and tops of In God We Trust towards rim. Thin line die scratch from olive branch to leaves just above arrow feathers. V CC mint mark tilted slightly to left.

¶3(revised) III23 · C3a (Dash Under 8, Doubled 18, Gouge Wreath Bow)                                                          (178)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III23– Right 8 has thin cash below bottom loop. Doubled left 1 on surface of vertical shaft on right side and left 8 on surface at top inside and bottom right outside of both loops. Both 8's have a short die chip at top left inside of upper loops.

Reverse C3a– Long interrupted horizontal die gouge in first left wreath berry cluster, left and right of bow knot and at end of middle lower leaf above right L

1881 O

1C (Eliminated, same as VAM 33A)

Ñ1B(revised) III21 · C3a (Die Gouge in DOLLAR, Clashed Obverse s)                                                             (176)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse III21– Some show clashed die with partial incuse s of Trust showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

Reverse C3a– Long thin die gouge from D thru O in DOLLAR as in VAM 18.

m1D        III21 · C3a (Flaky Eye)                                                                                                                (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III21– Flakes of metal in front of and on eye.

#1E          III21 · C3a (Pitted Ear)                                                                                                                (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III21– Dense fine raised dots on upper part of ear with very fine raised dots on rest of Liberty head from rusted die.

#1F          III21 · C3a (Pitted Obverse Right Field and Eagle)                                                                         (189)                        I-3            R-6

Obverse III21– Fine raised dots from rusted die in field from third right star up thru UNUM.

Reverse C3a– Fine raised dots from rusted die on eagle with dense dots in middle eagles left wing and top of eagle’s left leg.

¶1G          III21 · C3a (Die Gouges Inner Wing)                                                                                            ( ? )                          I-3            R-5

Reverse C3a– Heavy vertical die gouge lines in eagle’s right wing inner feathers. II O mint mark set slightly to left.

¶1H          III21 · C3a (Die Gouges Inner Wing #2)                                                                                        ( ? )                          I-2            R-5          

Reverse C3a– Short diagonal die gouges in middle inner wing feathers of eagle’s right wing and short horizontal die gouges at bottom of left and right inner wing feathers.

¬3(revised) III22 · C3k (Doubled 18-1, O Set Left)                                                                                         (176)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III22– Doubled 18-1 in date. First 1 has doubled vertical bar on right side. Upper and lower loops of first 8 doubled on left inside and on surface on right outside. Right 1 has broken doubling diagonally across bottom left side of vertical shaft to center of base, possibly due to defective digit punch.


¶6(revised) III26 · C3a (Tripled 18, Doubled Profile & Eyelid)                                                                        (179)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III26– Left 8 strongly tripled at bottom outside of upper and lower loops and at top left inside of lower loop. Upper loop of left 8 also doubled at top left inside. 1 slightly tripled at top right. Slightly doubled nose, lips and chin plus eyelid.

#9(revised) III24 · C3g (Doubled 18, Dot O)                                                                                  (176)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III24– First 8 slightly doubled at top inside of upper and lower loops and strongly doubled at right outside of both loops. First 1 slightly doubled at right side of vertical shaft. Second 8 has indentation at to left outside of lower loop.

Reverse C3g– Small raised die chip in middle of II O mint mark opening with diagonal polishing line below it. Some leaves in right wreath, STATES OF and tops of In God We Trust slightly doubled towards rim.

#16(revised) III28 · C3a (Doubled 1, Over Polished Reverse)                                                                           (176)                         I-3            R-4

Obverse III28– Left 1 slightly doubled at bottom of upper crossbar and at top right of vertical shaft. Left 8 has short die chip at top left inside of upper loop. Very slightly doubled profile from hair down to chin.

Reverse C3a– Over polished die with roughness outline around eagle, wreath and In God We Trust motto.

#19(revised) III211 · C3a (Doubled 1-1 & Profile)                                                                                           (176)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III211– Doubled 1-1 in date. Left 1 strongly doubled below upper crossbar. Right 1 faintly double below upper crossbar. Left 8 has short die chip at top left inside of upper loop. Slightly doubled profile from hair down to chin and top of Phrygian cap.

Ñ23(revised) III217 · C3l (Doubled Profile, O Set Left)                                                                   (176)                         I-2            R-3

Obverse III217– First 8 has a short die chip at top left inside of upper loop.

Reverse C3l– II O mint mark centered, upright and set to left. Eagle’s right wing is over polished on some specimens.

Ñ26A        III215 · C3a (Doubled 18, Clashed Obverse us)                                                                              (176)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse III215– Clashed die with partial incuse u and s of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

27             III216 · C3a (Doubled Ear)                                                                                                          (176)                         I-3            R-7

Obverse III216– Doubled back and base of ear, front inside of ear and hair above ear. LIBERTY slightly doubled on right side.

28             III217 · C3a (Doubled Profile)                                                                                                      (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III217– Liberty head profile is slightly doubled, from forehead to chin. Phrygian cap weakly doubled at top edges.

29             III218 · C3a (Doubled 18 and Stars)                                                                                             (176)                         I-2            R-3

Obverse III218– Doubled 18 in date with 1 slightly doubled below upper cross bar and first 8 doubled at right inside of lower loop.  All left and right stars slightly doubled on surface towards rim.  Top of Phrygian cap very weakly doubled as is nose, lips and chin.

·30            III219 · C3n (Doubled 1-1 & Earlobe, Reverse Legend & Motto)                                      (176)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III219– Left 1 slightly doubled on right side of vertical shaft and right 1 doubled at top.  Slightly doubled bottom of earlobe and left and right stars towards rim.

Reverse C3n– Slightly doubled TED STATES OF AMERICA and right wreath leaves towards rim. In God We Trust doubled towards rim.

¬31         III220 · C3a (Doubled 18)                                                                                                            (176)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III220– Doubled 18 in date. 1 doubled on surface at bottom of upper crossbar and slightly at top right of vertical shaft. First 8 slightly doubled on surface at lower right outside of upper loop and on surface at bottom outside of lower loop.

¬32         III221 · C3k (Doubled 18-1, O Set Left)                                                                                        (176)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III221– Doubled 18-1 in date. First 1 doubled at top right of lower crossbar and slightly on right side of vertical bar. First 8 slightly doubled at top left inside of upper loop and on surface on right outside of upper loop and lower right outside of lower loop. Right 1 has broken doubling diagonally

 across bottom left side of vertical shaft to center of base, possibly due to defective date digit punch as in VAM 3(revised).

¨33         III222 · C3a (Doubled Ear Bottom)                                                                                               ( ? )                          I-2            R-4

Obverse III222– Ear slightly doubled at bottom of earlobe.

§33A(revised) III222 · C3a (Doubled Ear Bottom, Clashed Obverse n & st, Reverse M)                      (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III222– Strongly clashed die with partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

Reverse C3a– Clashed die with faint raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d in God.

Ñ34          III223 · C3a (Doubled 18)                                                                                                            (176)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III223– Doubled 18 in date. 1 slightly doubled on left side of vertical shaft. First 8 doubled on surface of right outside of upper loop and top right inside of lower loop.

§35           III224 · C3l (Doubled 188, O Set Left)                                                                                          (176)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III224– Doubled 188 in date. Doubled 1 below upper crossbar. First 8 doubled at top inside and right outside of upper loop and bottom outside of lower loop. Second 8 doubled at right outside of upper loop.

#36           III225 · C3o (Doubled 8-1, O Set Left, Tilted Left)                                                                         (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III225– First 8 slightly doubled on right outside of lower loop. Second 1 slightly doubled at top and lower left of vertical shaft. Ear slightly doubled at bottom of earlobe.

Reverse C3o– II O mint mark set slightly to left with slight tilt to left.

#37           III21 · C3n (Doubled Reverse Legend & Motto)                                                                              (176)                         I-2            R-5

#37A        III21 · C3n (Doubled Reverse Legend & Motto, Clashed Obveres n, us)                                           (176)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse III21– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse us of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

#38           III21 · C3p (Tripled Left Wreath, Doubled Legend)                                                                       (176)                         I-2            R-5

Reverse C3p– Tripled and doubled leaves in left wreath towards rim. Bottom inside of UNITED STATES O doubled towards rim.

#39           III226 · C3a (Doubled Phrygian Cap & UNUM)                                                                             (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III226– Slightly doubled top of Phrygian cap and bottom inside of UNUM letters towards rim. Right 1 has slight notch at lower right of vertical shaft.

¶40           III227 · C3a (Doubled Ear Inside & Bottom)                                                                 (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III227– Ear slightly doubled at right inside and bottom of ear lobe.

¶41           III27 · C3p (Doubled 1, Tripled Left Wreath, Doubled Legend)                                                      ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

¶42           III228 · C3a (Doubled Left 8, Die Gouge DO)                                                                                (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III228– Slightly doubled left 8 on surface at top and right outside of upper loop and left inside of both loops. Slightly doubled 1-3 right stars. Right 8 has tiny die chip inside lower loop.

Reverse C3a– Double die gouge thru DO in DOLLAR of VAM 14.

¶43           III229 · C3a (Doubled Left 8 & Phrygian Cap, Die Gouge DOL)                                     (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III229– Slightly doubled top inside and right outside of left 8 lower loop. Spike at top left inside of left 8 upper loop. Slightly doubled Phrygian cap top and forehead.

Reverse C3a– Long thin die gouge thru DOL in DOLLAR of VAM 18.  

1881 S


§1A(revised) III21 · C3a (Spike in 8's, Die Gouge O)                                                                                       (186, 189)                  I-2            R-4

Obverse III21– First 8 has short die chip inside upper loop at 11 o’clock. Second 8 has die flakes in lower loop. Some specimens also show short die chip inside upper loop at 11 o’clock on second 8 and die flakes at top inside of lower loop of first 8.

Reverse C3a– Some specimens show broad horizontal die gouge thru O in DOLLAR.

¬1B         III21 · C3a (Die Chip on Wing)                                                                                                    (185)                         I-2            R-6

Reverse C3a– Large die chip on edge of eagle’s right wing just above wreath top.

Ñ1C         III21 · C3a (Die Chip in Leaves #2)                                                                                               (187)                         I-2            R-6

Reverse C3a– Die chip on wreath leaves opposite I of UNITED. Higher than VAM 16.

§7(revised) III25 · C3c (S/S Left & Up, Doubled 18)                                                                                        (187)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III25– Top of lower right crossbar of first 1 and inside right and bottom outside of lower loop of first 8 slightly doubled. Second 1 has vee on lower surface.

Reverse C3c– IV S mint mark re-punched with original showing as a short vertical spike to right of upper loop opening and an arc within middle of lower loop opening.

#9(revised) III26 · C3a (Doubled & Spiked 8's)                                                                                              (186)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III26– Both 8's have short die chip spike at top left inside of upper loop. Left 8 slightly doubled on lower right surface of lower loop. Right 8 strongly doubled at bottom right inside of upper loop. Top of Phrygian cap slightly doubled.

#22(revised) III211 · C3l (Slanted Date, S Set Left, Doubled Rt Reverse)                                                          (185)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III211– Date slightly slanted with first 1 closer to rim. Slightly doubled top of Phrygian cap.

Reverse C3l– IV S mint mark set left with slight tilt to right. Slightly doubled bottom inside of ATES OF AMERI-A and outside leaves of top two leaf clusters of right wreath towards rim. Motto letters doubled at top.

¨32(revised) III28 · C3n (Doubled 88, S Set Left, Doubled Top Reverse)                                                         (184)                         I-3            R-3

Reverse C3n– IV S mint mark set left with slight tilt to left. TED, STATES OF AMERICA, motto, right wreath leaves, top leaves of left wreath and top of eagle’s head slightly doubled towards rim.

#47(revised) III226 · C3a (Doubled 18)                                                                                                          (184)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III226– Doubled 18 in date. Slightly doubled 1 at top right of vertical shaft. Doubled left 8 at upper left inside and right outside of upper loop and right inside and bottom right outside of lower loop.

Reverse C3a– Some die states show die marker of tiny die chip at right inside of lower right serif of E in AMERICA.

52             III228 · C3a (8 in Denticles)                                                                                                          ( ? )                          I-3            R-3

Obverse III228– Top of 8 showing in two adjacent denticle spaces below second 8 as two raised and curved bars.

53             III229 · C3a (8 in Denticles)                                                                                                          (186)                         I-3            R-3

Obverse III229– Top of 8 showing in denticles as raised curved bars in two adjacent denticle spaces between 8's as two raised and curved bars.

54             III230 · C3a (Doubled 18–1, Reverse Die Break)                                                                             (185)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III230– Doubled 18–1 in date. Both 1's slightly doubled at top right. First 8 slightly doubled at right inside of lower loop.

Reverse C3a– Some specimens show unusual long die break in middle of die from denticles up through D of DOLLAR, left side of wreath bow, tail feathers, side of eagle’s right leg and middle of breast and neck feathers.

·55            III21 · C3u (S/S)                                                                                                                         (187)                         I-3            R-5

Reverse C3u– IV S mint mark re-punched with original showing as diagonal spike at top middle of upper loop opening, an arc to the right of the lower loop opening and a triangular bit of metal separated from the top left of lower serif.

¬56         III231 · C3a (Doubled 18)                                                                                                            (184)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III231– Doubled 18 in date. 1 slightly doubled on bottom surface of upper crossbar. First 8 doubled on surface at top inside and lower right outside of upper loop and top inside of lower loop.

¨57         III232 · C3p (Doubled Motto, S Tilted Left)                                                                  ( ? )                          I-2            R-4

Obverse III232– Tops of URIBUS UNUM, 4 to 6 right stars and 1 to 4 left stars slightly doubled towards rim. Fine die polishing lines below 18. First 8 has tiny die chip inside upper loop at 11 o’clock.

                Reverse C3p– Long diagonal polishing line below eagle’s left wing to leg on this die.

m58         III224 · C3a (Tripled 8)                                                                                                               ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Ñ59          III233 · C3a (Doubled Cap & Hair Edge)                                                                                      (186)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III233– Slightly doubled edge of Phrygian cap, chin and lower hair edge. First 1 in date slightly doubled as small notch at left side of base. Second 8 very slightly doubled at lower left outside of upper loop. Die chip in denticles space below first 8 with curved line in adjacent denticle space. Possible 8 top in denticle spaces.

§60           III234 · C3v (Doubled Right Stars & Right Wreath)                                                                       (186)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III234– All right stars and M in UNUM very slightly doubled towards rim.

Reverse C3v– Middle and outer leaves in clusters of right wreath slightly doubled towards rim. ATE RICA and LAR very slightly doubled towards rim. Lower two arrow heads slightly doubled on bottom edge.

§61           III235 · C3a (Possible 1 in Denticles)                                                                                             (186)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III235– Possible top of 1 showing in denticle spaces below first 8 as raised squared off bar on right side and a diagonal bar in adjacent left denticle space that matches diagonal of 1 top left. (Similar to 1888 O VAM 28 1 in denticles.)

¶62           III21· C3w (Doubled Left Reverse)                                                                                             ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Reverse C3w– Slightly doubled left wreath leaves on left side, bottom inside letters of UNITED STATES towards rim and tops of In God We Trust letters.

1882 P

§1D1         III21 · C3a (Metal in 82)                                                                                                              (180)                         I- 2           R-3

Obverse III21– Second 8 has die chips in bottom right inside of lower loop. Both loops of 2 are filled with shallow raised metal from die chips and flakes with polishing lines.

§1D2         III21 · C3a (Metal in 82, Rusted Die Pits E)                                                                   (180)                         I- 2           R-5

Reverse C3a– Raised dots from rusted die pits around E of ONE.

§1D3         III21 · C3a (Metal in 82, Clashed Obverse s)                                                                  (180)                         I- 2           R-5

Obverse III21– Clashed die with partial incuse s of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge. Long die scratch thru B in LIBERTY up thru wheat leaves.

1E (Eliminated, became VAM 23.)

§1F           III21 · C3a (Clashed Obverse n G)                                                                                                (180)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III21– Clashed dies with edge of G of God and shallow n of In from reverse showing faintly next to Liberty head neck.

¶1G          III21 · C3a (Die Scratches Wing)                                                                                   ( ? )                          I-2            R-5

Obverse III21– Very fine raised dots on Liberty head from rusted die. 

Reverse C3a– Three curved very fine die scratches across eagle’s left wing opposite wreath top.

¬12(revised) III212 · C3c (Doubled Date & Upper Reverse)                                                                             (180)                         I-2            R-4


Obverse III212– Entire date is doubled. 1 is doubled slightly at very bottom. First 8 is slightly doubled at right outside of upper loop. Second 8 is strongly doubled at left outside of upper loop and slightly at bottom outside of lower loop. 2 is slightly doubled at top outside of upper loop.

Reverse C3c– In God We -ust slightly doubled at top and STATES OF slightly doubled at bottom inside towards rim.

Ñ15(revised) III215 · C3a (Doubled 18-2)                                                                                                       (179)                         I-2            R-3

Obverse III215– Doubled 18-2 in date. 1 doubled on left side of base as a notch. First 8 slightly doubled at left outside and right inside of upper loop. Upper ball of 2 doubled on right side.

¶15A         III215 · C3a (Doubled 18-2, Die Break Ear)                                                                   (179)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse III215– Die break at inside of ear and extending to right across rear of ear.

20             III220 · C3b (8 in Denticles, Metal in Date, Doubled Upper Reverse)                                                (176)                         I-4            R-6

Obverse III220– Top of 8 showing in two adjacent denticle spaces between 8's as two raised and curved lines.  Metal in both 8's and 2 similar to VAM 1C.

Reverse C3b– Doubled tops of In God We Trust and slightly on bottom insides of TED STATES.

21             III21 · C3b (Metal in Date, Doubled Upper Reverse)                                                                       (176)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III21– Metal in both 8's & 2 in date similar to VAM 1C.

Reverse C3b– Doubled tops of  In God We Trust and  slightly on bottom insides of TED STATES.

Ñ22(revised) III221 · C3a (Doubled 8-2)                                                                                                         (179)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III221– First 8 doubled at top inside of lower loop as short arc and 2 slightly doubled on right side of upper ball. Some specimens show die flakes and polishing lines in 2 loops. Top of Phrygian cap slightly doubled.

Ñ22A        III221 · C3a (Doubled 8-2, Clashed Obverse n)                                                                              (179)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse III221– Clashed die with partial incuse bottom right arc of n of In from reverse showing near Liberty head neck.

¶23           III222 · C3a (8 In Denticles)                                                                                                         (180)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III222– Top of 8 showing in two adjacent denticle spaces between 18 as two raised and curved lines. Two short die scratches from denticles at second right star. Late die states show die cracks around 5 & 6 right stars with break from fifth star to hair.

Reverse C3a– Die gouge on lower right side of eagle’s neck over to eagle’s left wing edge. (Formerly VAM 1E.)

1882 CC

#2(revised) III22 · C3b (Doubled 882, 1 Top Below Left 8)                                                                              (178)                         I-5            R-4

Obverse III22– Doubled 882 in date. Slightly doubled left 8 at right outside of upper loop and left inside of lower loop and 2 at top outside. Right 8 strongly doubled on left outside of upper loop and slightly on bottom outside of lower loop. Early die states show diagonal bar below left 8 with length and slight curve of top of 1 and diagonal ends that match 1 top shape and polishing lines below first two right stars and at wheat leaves top. Raised dots in left 8 upper loop and on right 8 upper loop left surface.

Reverse C3b– Polishing roughness around left star, UNITED, and STATES OF. Some doubled leaves in left wreath and bottom of right wreath. Slight doubling at top of STATES OF.

#2A          III22 · C3b (Doubled 882, 1 Top Below Left 8, Clashed Obverse n)                                 (178)                         I-5            R-5

Obverse III22– Clashed die with faint partial n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck.

#2B          III22 · C3b (Doubled 882)                                                                                                            (177)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III22– Die has been polished removing die clash n and polishing lines at right stars and diagonal bar of 1 top MPD below left 8.

#2C          III22 · C3b (Doubled 882, Break Cap Back, Doubled Lip Counter Clash)                                       (177)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III22– Clashed die that has been polished as in VAM 2B. Further clashing with slight die rotation that produced one or two curved clashed lines at top of left and right wreaths. Single curved clash line shows doubled upper lip from counter clash and double curved clash line also shows small die break at back of Phrygian cap from die clashing. 

§3(revised) III23 · C3c (Doubled Date & Ear, Spiked Wing)                                                                            (177)                         I-2            R-3

Obverse III23– Doubled date with 1 slightly doubled below bottom crossbar. First 8 slightly doubled on left and right inside of upper loop. Second 8 and 2 doubled at top and upper left side. Date set close to rim. Ear slightly doubled at lower right inside and bottom outside.

Reverse C3c– Right C of mint mark set low. Two short diagonal die gouges on inside of eagle’s left wing next to body.

m3A        III23 · C3c (Doubled Date & Ear, Clashed Obverse n)                                                   (177)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III23– Strongly clashed dies with n of In from reverse showing faintly on obverse next to Liberty head neck.

#3B          III23 · C3a (Doubled Date & Ear, Clashed Obverse n & s, Die Break Cap)                      (178)                         I-3            R-5

Obverse III23– Polished die that later shows multiple die clashes with partial incuse n of In from reverse shows faintly next to Liberty head neck and faint partial incuse s of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge. Late die state shows die crack thru wheat leaves with displaced field above Phrygian cap. Faint counterclash at lips and at cap ribbon end. (Formerly VAM 6A)

#5(revised) III25 · C3a (Doubled 882)                                                                                                           (178)                         I-2            R-3

Obverse III25– 882 doubled in date. Left 8 slightly doubled on right outside with raised dot at top inside of upper loop. Slightly doubled right 8 at top outside, lower left outside of upper loop and right outside of lower loop and 2 at top outside, top inside and right outside of upper loop. Slightly doubled top of Phrygian cap and cotton leaves and bolls.

Reverse C3a– Die marker– Short die scratch at top left of T in UNITED.

6 (Eliminated, same as VAM 3)

6A (Eliminated, became VAM 3B)

1882 O

Ñ1A         III21 · C3a (Clashed Obverse n & st)                                                                                            (176)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III21– Clashed die with partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

§1B          III21 · C3a (Clashed Obverse We & u, Reverse M)                                                                         ( ? )                          I-3            R-5

Obverse III21 – Clashed die with partial incuse We of We from reverse showing in space between hair locks at right of designer’s initial M and partial incuse u of Trust from reverse in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

Reverse C3a– Clashed die with faint raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d in God.

¶3A          III23 · C3b (O/S Flush, Clashed Obverse us)                                                                 (181)                         I-5            R-6

Obverse III23– Clashed die with partial us of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

#6(revised) III22 · C3e (O Tilted Left, Doubled Reeding)                                                                 (181)                         I-2            R-4

Reverse C3e– II O mint mark tilted left. Some have a heavy horizontal die scratch at bottom of opening.

Edge– Doubled reeding at 9 o’clock but not overlapping or merging.

#9(revised) III210 · C3a (Doubled 18, Metal in 882, Long Die Scratches)                                                           (181)                        I-3            R-4

Obverse III210– Metal in 882. Die flakes and polished areas on right inside of lower loop of boh 8's and 2 in upper loop with curved horizontal step at lower left side of loop opening and filled lower loop with polishing lines. Slightly doubled 1 at top right and first 8 at top inside of both loops. Fine die scratches from hair front over to TY, another from Y over to middle of left cotton boll, and third double line in lower cotton leaf down to bottom of Phrygian cap as single line. Doubled top of Phrygian cap.

Ñ17A(revised) III210· C3e (Doubled 18, Metal in 882, O Tilted Left, Clashed Obverse st, Long Die Scratches Cap) (181)     I-2            R-5


Obverse III210– Clashed die with partial incuse st of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge. Thin die scratch lines down from lower cotton leaf, thru TY in LIBERTY and in hair above forehead. Slightly doubled top of Phrygian cap.

¶17B         III210 · C3e (Doubled 18, Metal in 882, O Tilted Left, Clashed Obv. st, Die Gouge Cap, Die Break U) (181)      I-2            R-6

Obverse III210– Radial die crack from rim down thru left U in PLURIBUS to hair with displaced field break.

Ñ18A        III211 · C3a (Doubled 882 Left, Clashed Obverse n, We, ust, M)                                    ( ? )                          I-3            R-5

Obverse III211– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck, partial incuse We of We from reverse showing in space between hair locks at right of designer’s initial M, and partial incuse ust of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

Reverse C3a– Clashed die with raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d in God.

§19A         III212 · C3a (Doubled 82, Clashed Obverse n & s)                                                                         (181)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III212– Clashed die with faint partial curve of partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse s of Trust from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

§23A         III215 · C3k (Doubled 18, O Set & Tilted Left, Clashed Obverse n & s)                                          (181)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III215– Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse s of Truest from reverse showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge. 

Ñ29A(revised) III220 · C3a (Doubled Date, Clashed Obverse G & First t)                                                         (181)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III220– Clashed die with partial incuse G of God from reverse next to Liberty head neck and partial incuse first t of Trust from reverse in space between hair locks at right of designer’s initial M.

35             III210 · C3h (Metal in 882, O/O Lower left)                                                                   (181)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III210– Die flakes in 882 openings. 18 not doubled, thus previous die listing could be machine doubling. (Possible same as VAM 14.)

36             III226 · C3h (Doubled 82, O/O Center)                                                                                         (  ? )                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III226– Doubled 82 in date. Second 8 doubled at left outside of both loops. 2 doubled at top and right outside of upper loop. Closed 2. Raised dots on Liberty head from rusted die.

Reverse C3m– II O mint mark re-punched with original showing as thin vertical lines on left and right sides of opening. Raised dots on eagle from rusted die.

37             III227 · C3a (Tripled Stars and Motto, Doubled 18-2)                                                    (181)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III227– All left and right stars tripled and quadrupled towards rim.  Tops of E PLURIBUS UNUM  letters doubled and tripled towards rim.  Doubled 18-2 in date with 1 and first 8 slightly doubled the very bottom and first 8 also doubled at lower left outside and right inside of upper loop.  2 doubled slightly on right side of upper ball.

§37A         III227· C3a (Doubled 18-2, Clashed Obverse e & us)                                                                      (181)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse III227 – Clashed die with faint partial incuse curve of e in We from reverse showing in space between hair locks at right of designer’s initial M and partial incuse us of Trust from reverse in right hair vee of lower hair edge.

Reverse C3a– Diagonal die crack thru N of ONE as in VAM 38A but earlier die state without any breaks.

·38           III24 · C3a (Doubled 82)                                                                                                              (181)                         I-2            R-5

Reverse C3a– Some specimens show heavy diagonal die crack through N in ONE.

Ñ38A(revised) III24· C3a (Doubled 82, Clashed Obverse G, First t, t, D, Reverse M, Die Break N)      (181)                         I-3            R-6

Obverse III24– Clashed die with faint arc of left edge of G of God next to Liberty head neck, partial incuse first t of Trust between hair locks to right of designer’s initial M, partial doubled incuse last t of Trust in right hair vee of lower hair edge from reverse God and Trust. Also has incuse partial center bars of D of DOLLAR from reverse below I of PLURIBUS. Late die states show radial die crack at first left star with displaced field.

Reverse C3a– Clashed die with raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above W of We. Diagonal die crack thru N of ONE with late die states showing breaks at rim and wreath leaf.

¬39         III212 · C3e (Doubled 82, O Tilted Left)                                                                                       (181)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III212– In addition to doubled 82, 1 has slight shallow doubling at top right of vertical shaft which may have been polished away on later die states.

m40         III228 · C3a (Doubled Date and Right Star)                                                                   (189)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III228–Entire date is doubled. 18 slightly doubled at very bottom. Second 8 slightly doubled at top and left outside of upper loop. 2 slightly doubled at top outside. First right star doubled towards rim.

Ñ41          III229 · C3a (Doubled 88)                                                                                                            (181)                         I-2            R-5

Obverse III229– Doubled 88 in date with first 8 slightly doubled at left inside of both loops and at bottom right outside of lower loop. Second 8 slightly doubled at top inside of upper loop.

Ñ42          III230 · C3a (Doubled First 8)                                                                                                      (181)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III230– First 8 in date slightly doubled at lower left outside of upper loop.

§42A         III230 · C3a (Doubled First 8, Clashed Obverse We, Reverse M)                                      (181)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse III230 – Clashed die with faint partial incuse curve of We in We from reverse showing in space between hair locks at right of designer’s initial M. Late die state shows heavy die crack to rim from bottom of 1, top right and left under top crossbar of 1.

Reverse C3a– Clashed die with raised designer’s initial M from obverse showing above d in God.

Ñ43          III231 · C3a (Doubled 882)                                                                                                           (181)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III231– Doubled 882 in date. First 8 slightly doubled at left outside of upper loop. Second 8 doubled at left outside of upper loop and lower left and bottom outside of lower loop. 2 slightly doubled at lower left outside.

44             III219 · C3a (Doubled Date and Stars)                                                                                          (181)                         I-3            R-5

¶45           III232 · C3a (Doubled 18)                                                                                                            ( ? )                          I-2            R-5          

Obverse III232– 1 doubled below upper crossbar and let 8 slightly doubled at top inside of upper loop.

Reverse C3a– II O mint mark set slightly to left.

¶46           III25 · C3k (Doubled 82, O Set & Tilted Left)                                                                               (181)                         I-2            R-6

Obverse III25– Same obverse as for VAM 5 O/S Broken.

1882 S

#16(revised) III215 · C3a (Doubled Date)                                                                                                        (186)                         I-2            R-4

Obverse III215– Entire date is doubled. 1 doubled at top left of lower crossbar, first 8 on right side of both loops with die chip between loops on right side. Doubled 8 at top outside of upper loop and right outside of lower loop. Doubled 2 at top and right outside of upper loop with die chip on surface at right side of lower crossbar. Slight slant to date with 2 higher than 1.

Reverse C3a–