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=1878-P VAM-163 Shifted U= 
Discovered by Leroy Van Allen, December 1965.<br />
This coin is a Top 30 1878 Variety<br />
'''163 II/I 26 B2c (Shifted U) (194) I-3 R-4'''<br />
'''Obverse II/I 26''' - Slightly doubled LIBERTY ( L, I, B, and T only) shifted to left. Doubled E, U, R, and M in E PLURIBUS UNUM ( U and M are particularly large shifts). Doubled 7 star on left. Doubled 18 n date. <br />

'''Comments:'''<br />
'''1.''' Overpolished ear. <br />
'''2.''' This is the one VAM from 160 to 188 that can be attributed SOLELY by looking at the first U in PLURIBUS. If you LEARN THIS you will never miss another VAM 163. If you miss this incredibly doubled left upright, you will have a tough time with this coin.<br />
'''3.''' The LDS is lightly clashed, but with no letter transfer. There is also a thin terminal die crack from the rim though the 7 that goes part of the way to the hair.<br />same reverse as vam 163

'''Theads:'''<br />
'''1.''' http://www.vamworld.com/share/view/61726990<br />

= LVA Plate Photos: =
= Additional Photos: =
[[image:ASH_1878-P_VAM-163_U.JPG]]<br />
The P in PLURIBUS is basically normal on the VAM 163. How this occurred with the U as doubled as it is, is really amazing.<br />
[[image:ASH_1878-P_VAM-163_P.JPG]]<br />
The M in UNUM is also unique on the VAM 163. This notch is the only one of its size on any VAM from 160-188.<br />
[[image:ASH_187-P_VAM-163_M.JPG]]<br />
The 7th left star has very strong doubling. This attribute always gets this author looking for the VAM 123. Of course, I turn over the coin and see the broken R in Trust and that is over.<br />
.[[image:ASH_1878-P_VAM-163_7TH_STAR.JPG]]<br />
The last U in UNUM has some distinct doubling that should be noted on this variety.<br />
[[image:ASH_1878-P_VAM-163_U_IN_UNUM.JPG]]<br />
Above photos and text courtesy of Ash Harrison.<br />
Strongly shifted U in PLURIBUS<br />
[[image:78_vam163_shiftedU1.jpg]]<br />

[[image:jv_1878_7tf_v163_u_7-16-16.jpg |576px ]]<br />

[[image:jv_1878_7tf_v163_m_7-16-16.jpg |576px ]]<br />

= Full Coin Photos =
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7/2016<br />
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