1878S VAM-31.....??????

[Prider358]

Hi everyone, think I've attributed coin correctly but certainly need confirmation by others please. Not finding the 78'S's easy to VAM.

[Prider358]

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[tbconcrete]

29 and 31 share the same obverse die. The gouge in the U can be seen from space.
MM location, mintmark location, and mint mark location.

[Prider358]

tbconcrete, are we saying VAM-31 ?

[Prider358]

VAM-29 shows rusted die on Rev 'UNITED', VAM-31 does'nt.

[tbconcrete]

I was trying to get you to determine that for yourself. Same Obv. different Rev

[ljs123]

Steve,
Thanks for this post. I have two 78-Ss in as box to attribute at a later date. Your post made me realize that one of them is a VAM-31.

I took to heart the tip that you received from Tim "MM location, mintmark location, and mint mark location."
The mm location is a true giveaway. 29 & 31 have very different mm locations.
I'm sure that you can tell Tim that you know what VAM you have.

Thanks for your help Steve & Tim.

[Flat-Chested]

The 4th right star is broken, why would you want it?

[Prider358]

Thanks Tim and Lee for your feedback. Thank you Tim for assisting me to determine by mint mark location the correct VAM.
'31' it is.

[Prider358]

Hi Flat-Chested, most 78S's have fourth right star broken and 'R' in Trust.

[tbconcrete]

Your welcome. I used to have most of them memorized. What this date mint really breaks down into is engraved wing feather or un-engraved wing feathers. On the engraved coins it further breaks down to the broken or not R in TRUST. Un-engraved wing feathers is where the fun begins. Craig and Leroy's Guide is the best tool(battle implement) ever devised . lol