I’m posting lots of images. The coin with the PL obverse is the new one in question while the V41 is toned.
A seemingly quick way to tell the difference between these two examples is that V41 has a double chipped first 8 with a G that doesn’t have a chip while this new coin in question has an 8 without the chips but a chipped G. Kind of cool.
The cracks on the reverse are easily distinguishable from one another with the ones on the new one popping out more. I don’t own a V41A but that stage develops a few more cracks than my V41. It has has die cracks between O-Star-U as well as more crack development at the wing. You can see these at https://www.pcgs.com/cert/25293300.
Each reverse has its own distinct set of lines in the wings, by the neck, at the ribbon, as well as between the legs. The new one has two thread-like impressions on the lowest arrow shaft which look a lot like the ones imaged on the V79 page.
Questions for VW:
1. Does anyone have a VAM 79? Does this reverse match?
2. Does anyone know of an EDS V41 without the first 8 chips or in this early of a state?
Thanks!
Michael
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