Are these production or post production on 1878 VAM 141A?

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ShamShield
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Are these production or post production on 1878 VAM 141A?

Post by ShamShield » Sat Oct 08, 2022 4:00 pm

Just want to learn a little. Polish, stamping, or just damage? Appreciate the comments!
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Re: Are these production or post production?

Post by Kurt28 » Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:14 pm

I see some things that were from the die and some post minting damage.
A good start might be to identify the VAM and compare yours to other examples.

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Re: Are these production or post production?

Post by ShamShield » Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:21 pm

This is from a 1878 Vam 141A but in the full pictures for the 141 and 141A the motto and rims looked OK so I wasn't sure if it was post production or production.
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Re: Are these production or post production?

Post by ShamShield » Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:30 pm

More photos

1st is left upper breast of eagle

2nd is eagle right shoulder
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Re: Are these production or post production on 1878 VAM 141A?

Post by ShamShield » Sun Oct 09, 2022 7:57 pm

Any other thoughts on motto, rim, breast, thread like under motto, and right shoulder?

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Re: Are these production or post production on 1878 VAM 141A?

Post by messydesk » Sun Oct 09, 2022 9:12 pm

Ordinary VAM 141A with a little damage here and there.
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Re: Are these production or post production on 1878 VAM 141A?

Post by ShamShield » Sun Oct 09, 2022 9:30 pm

How do I differentiate or learn to differentiate? I mean most damage I can just know but the thing like the breast and the shoulder look like cracks or breaks to me.

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