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I am working on a table of cross-references from die numbers to die classifications and varieties. The die numbers are unique to our studies. Am I allowed to use the variety subheadings verbatim? For example: 1883-O Series: Cross-references From Die Number to Class and Variety OD# RD# ODC RDC Die Cl...

1881-O VAM- 1H / 40 . High resolution. First, click on the thumbnail and then click on the region of the ear. NeOr1881V1HRTM070320 - AOH 1881-O VAM-1H NeOr1881V1HAW110618 - Second Copy (NAOH?) http://www.silverdye.us/wiki/pub/images/Main/NeOr1881V1HRTM070320/1/thumb_rtm_1881_O_070320w.jpg http://ww...

alefzero wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 08, 2020 1:38 am

Gouges within LIBERTY are commonly used as lock attribution details, since they are generally very distinct to the die. Most often though, we have tiy scratches within the letters themselves which are a task to see even with a loupe.

Notice that the "gouges" spared the serifs.

However, whatever the obverse die is, it has a very distinct and interesting set of gouges within LIBERTY. LIBERTY is a positive on the die; correct? The height of the letters, on the die, is near, or at, field level. In this case, the letters proper appear to be protected rather than vulnerable. P...

ljs123 wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 04, 2020 5:10 pm

I ruled out VAM-23 due to different date location.

As did I. I was more intent on outlining a process. I would, however, like to see putative C3c and C3g reverses in hand. The Die Study Roll Call lists Alan for the 96O.

So it’s vam 3? Inconclusive. All that is "known" is that the reverse was minted by a die that classifies as either C3c or C3g. To lock your coin as VAM-3 , there needs to be more study. Notably, was the obverse minted by a die of the III2-1 classification? This is required of the V3 variety. You ne...

I agree with Lee that the reverse fits the VAM-3 C3c classification (borderline C3g). Nonetheless, if you are studying this coin, you would want to clarify the C3g classification shown for VAM-23 . The file lines indicate that your coin was minted from the same reverse die that minted the reverse sh...

The last state of 36A before the E completely disappears and reverts to what I consider v36. Nice pick for the dinero! 8-) A polemic suggestion. I happen to agree. Except, that the E does not "completely" disappear. And "last state" may equal new stage. A picture of the cap top may be of interest. ...

The last state of 36A before the E completely disappears and reverts to what I consider v36. Nice pick for the dinero! 8-) A polemic suggestion. I happen to agree. Except, that the E does not "completely" disappear. And "last state" may equal new stage. A picture of the cap top may be of interest.

Congratulations! And; Nice table formatting.

Thanks for checking. Your coin must be of a pre-clash stage. The cap top fooled me. Nonetheless, beautiful coin.

Thank you for taking a look at the region above the d. Does your coin have a cap V clash (or two) between the eagle's left wing and the first wreath cluster? I have indicate this region by a red box that shows a cap V clash. I do not study grading. Hopefully, someone else will chime in about that pa...

You are welcome. VAM-4 is a special die pair, albeit not rare, but certainly underappreciated. Additional markers are indicated by the red boxes for the obverse and the reverse . You will need to click on the region of a red box to view at the highest resolution. I have a special interest in the red...

Yes, your photographs are of VAM-4 . In addition to the down O/O shown by your MM closeup, your full coin photograph shows the metal below the date. Additional high resolution photographs are available here . Strictly speaking, you need to verify the doubled 18-3, but the markers cinch the die pair....

Keep in mind that the purpose of a die study is NOT to find examples of specific VAMs, just to identify different dies and die marriages. Tying dies and die marriages to specific VAMs is just an outcome if it can be done at all. Excellent work. I appreciate the hours and expense that is apt to have...

Wow. Thanks for posting. I realize that there are hundreds of progressions to appreciate. By happenstance, I just happen to take an interest in this one. If possible, I would like to see the polishing lines in the hair valley for this coin. I know that others are practiced in estimating state accord...

Considering the progression of the 1883-O VAM-31 and 1883-O VAM-31A for the lines in the D void; the lines in the hair valley of the Rod's coin appear thicker. Thus, the later minting. Agreed.

VAM-17. Was the gouge worn away or polished away? Hard to compare the photographs, but based on the fineness of the crack at the bust point, Rod's coin appears to be the earlier minting. But, I suppose this is impossible if Rod's coin shows a remnant of the same gouge.

Judging from the bust line only, compensating for softness in focus; same state, different stage. Agreed, interesting.

Your coin appears to be an undocumented stage of VAM-15 / VAM-38 . If the person you are helping has this coin in-hand, you may notice a clashed n along the neckline and a weakly clashed t at the hair V. Your coin may be the one to convincingly show these clashes. Beautiful coin. Perhaps a future V3...