1882 VAM 40 example

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lhnumis1
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1882 VAM 40 example

Post by lhnumis1 » Mon Sep 11, 2023 4:59 am

The example in hand appears to be a VAM 40. Images with additions not shown on the webpage are illustrated. It seems the the coin in hand indicates that the description on the webpage should indicate a doubled date instead of doubled
--82...

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Obverse
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'1' appears surface doubled at the top. The left '8' appears doubled at the outside lower left and lower right of the upper loop. It also appears doubled at the outside lower left of the lower loop. Die gouges or remnants of the '1' are noted in the denticles below the '1' and the left '8'.
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The right '8' appear doubled at the outside top left, center left and lower left & lower right of the upper loop. It also appears doubled at the outside upper left, center left, lower left, bottom and lower right of the lower loop. The '2' appears doubled at the outside of the upper loop.
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Several die chips are noted above the eyelash; a raised downward pointing die gouge is noted emerging near the top of the eyeball.
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A die clash line is noted emerging from the jaw near the neck-jaw junction.
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lhnumis1
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Re: VAM 40 example

Post by lhnumis1 » Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:18 am

Additional images...
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A 'C' shaped threadlike die impression is noted below the left end of the Phrygian cap ribbon
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5 raised lines are noted in the base of the 'L' in 'LIBERTY'; a strong diagonal line is noted near the top of the upright of 'B' in 'LIBERTY'.
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A strong diagonal line is noted at the base of the 'T' and 3 lines are noted at the base of the 'Y' in 'LIBERTY.
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Reverse
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A circular die chip is noted midway up in a flight feather.
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Re: 1882 VAM 40 example

Post by Albannach » Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:59 am

VAM 18

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