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+ | {{DateMintStats | ||
+ | |proofs=811 | ||
+ | |mintage=21,726,000 | ||
+ | |pl=5/10 (scarce) | ||
+ | |dies=57 obv., 50 rev. | ||
+ | |study=no}} | ||
+ | 1889 is one of the common dates, with the second highest mintage of all Morgan dollars, 1921 being the highest. The typical 1889 has mushy or eroded details from overused dies, and rather murky luster. For a common date, prooflike specimens are rare. 1889 has many [[1889-P doubled ear VAMs|doubled ear]] varieties, often as a result of die fatigue. The most spectacular obverse clashed die of all Morgan dollars is the rare [[1889-P VAM-23A|VAM 23A]], truly a sight to behold and coveted by all Morgan VAM collectors. Other notable VAMs have die breaks, pitting, or other deterioration. [[1889-P VAM-18A|VAM 18A]] can be found with a rotated reverse. | ||
+ | =Attribution Guides for 1889-P= | ||
+ | [[1889-P doubled ear VAMs|1889-P Doubled Ear Attribution Guide]]:<br /> | ||
+ | [[1889-P Obverse|Sort by Date Position]]<br /> | ||
+ | [[1889 P CDLT|Clashed Dies with Letter Transfer]]<br /> | ||
+ | [[1889 P Sunken or Partially Sunken Die Varieties]]<br /> | ||
+ | [[1889-P-PROOF|1889-P PROOF]]<br /> | ||
+ | [[1889-P VNA varieties|1889-P VAM not assigned varieties]]<br /> | ||
− | = | + | =Official VAM Listing= |
− | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-1]] Closed 9<br /> | |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-1B]] Clashed Obverse n<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-1C1]] (Same as VAM 52) <br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-1C2]] Die Scratches TF [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-1D1]] Die Scratch Cotton Leaf [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-1D2]] Clashed Die "n" and "t" [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> | |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-1E]] Denticle Impressions Below Arrow Feathers [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-1F]] Denticle Impressions Below Wreath Bow<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New White Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-2]] Open 9<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-3]] Doubled 18-9 and Right Stars, Far Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-3A]] Doubled Date & Ear, Far Date, Sunken Obverse Die [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-4]] Very Far Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-5]] Far Date<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-5A]] Far Date, Pitted Reverse, Gouge Olive Branch ([[HitList40 VAMs|Hit List 40]] Morgan VAM)[[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-5B]] Far Date, Pitted Rev., Gouge Olive Branch, Clashed Obverse n ([[HitList40 VAMs|Hit List 40]] Morgan VAM) [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-5C|1889-P VAM-5C]] Far Date, Die Gouges Below 9 [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-5D]] Far Date, Denticle Impressions Below Arrow Feathers [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-5E]] Far Date, Denticle Impressions at Wreath Bow<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-5G]] Far Date, Pitted Obverse, Reverse of VAMs 23, 7A, 7B [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]] <span style="color:#d33">*New 2021*</span><br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-6]] Doubled 9, Tripled 1 & Ear Bottom, Far Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-7]] High 9 <span style="color:#d33">*Revised 2020*</span><br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-7A]] High 9, Slightly Doubled Ear, Reverse of VAMs 5G, 23 <span style="color:#d33">*Revised 2021*</span><br/> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-7B]] High 9, Slightly Doubled Ear, Clashed Obverse n [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]] <span style="color:#d33">*Revised 2021*</span><br /> |
− | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-8]] Very Far Date, High 9 [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> | |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-9]] Far & Slanted Date (Confusion with this listing and VAM-38)<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-10]] Far Date, Doubled First 8 [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-11]] Doubled 18 [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-12]] Doubled 1 <br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-12A]] Doubled 1, Die Breaks 1-2 Left Star [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-13]] Very Far Slanted Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-14]] Doubled 18, Tripled 9, Scribbling on Nose [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-14A]] Doubled 18, Tripled 9, Scribbling on Nose, Denticle Impressions TF and Leaf [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-15]] Doubled 889, Ear & Arrow Feathers [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-16]] Doubled Ear & Rt. Stars, Far Date ([[Hot 50 Morgan VAMs|Hot 50]] Morgan Vam) [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-17]] Far Date, Doubled 18 [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-18]] Doubled Ear, Slanted Very Far Date, Denticle Impressions Below Arrow Feathers ([[Hot 50 Morgan VAMs|Hot 50]]) [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-18A]] Doubled Ear, Slanted Very Far Date, Die Chip Cap Rear ([[Hot 50 Morgan VAMs|Hot 50]] Morgan VAM) [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]] <br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-19]] Doubled Reverse [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-19A]] (formerly [[1889-P VAM-5A|VAM-5A]]) Doubled Reverse, Bar Wing, Doubled 89([[Top 100 Morgan VAMs|Top 100]] and [[WOW! VAMs|WOW!]] Morgan VAM) [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-19B1]] Doubled Reverse, Clashed Obverse n & t [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-19B2]] Doubled Reverse, Clashed Obverse n & t, Clashed Reverse M ([[WOW! VAMs|WOW!]] Morgan VAM) [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-20]] Doubled Ear and Forehead, Normal Date ([[Hot 50 Morgan VAMs|Hot 50]] Morgan Vam)[[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-21]] Doubled Ear & Lower Cotton Leaves, Far Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-22]] Bar Wing, Far Date ([[Top 100 Morgan VAMs|Top 100]] and [[WOW! VAMs|WOW!]] Morgan VAM)[[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New White Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-23]] Slanted Date, Reverse of VAM 5G <span style="color:#d33">*Revised 2021*</span><br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-23A]] Slanted Date, Strong Clashed Obverse In & st ([[Hot 50 Morgan VAMs|Hot 50]] Morgan VAM) [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]] <span style="color:#d33">*Revised 2020*</span><br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-23B]] Slanted Date, Worn Polished Obverse Die [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]] <span style="color:#d33">*Revised 2020*</span><br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-24]] 8 in Denticles, Doubled Ear, Polishing Lines in Cotton Bolls, Normal Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-25]] Doubled Ear, Far Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-26]] Doubled Arrow Shafts<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-27]] Doubled Ear, Near Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-28]] Doubled Ear, Far Date<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-28A]] Doubled Ear, Far Date, Pitted DO ([[HitList40 VAMs|Hit List 40]] Morgan VAM) [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-29]] Doubled Right Wreath, Thread-like Impression Reverse [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> | |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-30]] Doubled Ear [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-31]] Doubled Ear Inside, Far Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-32]] Doubled Ear, High 9, Very Far Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-33]] Doubled Ear, Slanted Date, Normal Date placement [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]] <br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-34]] Doubled Right Wreath<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-36]] Doubled Ear Right Inside, Normal Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-37]] Doubled Ear, Normal Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-38]] Doubled Ear, Far Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-38A]] Doubled Ear, Far Date, Die Breaks Stars [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-39]] Doubled Ear & Cotton Leaves, Far Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-39A]] Doubled Ear & Cotton Leaves, Far Date, Sunken Reverse Die <span style="color:#d33">*New 2020*</span> <br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-40]] Doubled Ear, Far Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-40A1]] Doubled Ear, Far Date, Clashed Obverse n [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-40A2]] Doubled Ear, Far Date, Double Clashed Obverse n, clashed st [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-41]] Doubled Ear, Very Far Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-42]] Doubled Ear, Cotton Leaves, Right Stars, Far Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-43]] Split Hair Ends, Far Date<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-43A]] Split Hair Ends, Far Date, Polishing Lines Liberty Head [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-44]] Doubled Ear & URIBUS UNU, Very Far Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-45]] Doubled Ear, Very Far Date, Doubled Wreath Leaves<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-46]] Doubled 1 Top and Ear, Normal Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-47]] Doubled Ear, Normal Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-48]] Very Far Date, Doubled Wreath Leaves<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-49]] Doubled Ear, Far Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-52]] Dbl Ear, Die Gouges Neck Front & Star, Normal WNP. (Dup. listing of V1C1) [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-53]] Doubled Ear, Very Far Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-54]] Doubled Ear, Very Far Date, Doubled America & Wreaths<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-55]] Doubled Eyelid<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-57]] Doubled Ear, Far Date, High 9 [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New White Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-58]] Doubled Ear (Possible duplication of [[1889-P VAM-27|VAM-27]])<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-61]] Doubled Ear, Far Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-62]] Denticle Impressions [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-63]] Doubled Ear, Very Far Slanted Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]] <br /> |
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[[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]][[1889-P VAM-1A]] Die Gouge Neck Front (Eliminated, became [[1889-P VAM-52|VAM-52]])<br /> | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]][[1889-P VAM-1A]] Die Gouge Neck Front (Eliminated, became [[1889-P VAM-52|VAM-52]])<br /> | ||
[[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]][[1889-P VAM-1C]] Die Scratches Below Tail Feathers (Became [[1889-P VAM-1C1|VAM-1C1]] & [[1889-P VAM-1C2|VAM-1C2]])<br /> | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]][[1889-P VAM-1C]] Die Scratches Below Tail Feathers (Became [[1889-P VAM-1C1|VAM-1C1]] & [[1889-P VAM-1C2|VAM-1C2]])<br /> | ||
+ | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]][[1889-P VAM-1G]] Die Scratch Cap Top *New 2019* (Eliminated, same as VAM-1D)<br /> | ||
[[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]]Former 5B filled r in Trust is striking error Former [[1889-P VAM-5B-old|VAM-5B]]<br /> | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]]Former 5B filled r in Trust is striking error Former [[1889-P VAM-5B-old|VAM-5B]]<br /> | ||
+ | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]][[1889-P VAM-5F]] Far Date, Die Chip First Left Star (Same as VAM 12A)<br /> | ||
[[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]][[1889-P VAM-8A]] Very Far Date, High 9, Polishing Lines Liberty Head (Eliminated, duplicate of [[1889-P VAM-53|VAM-53]] with die 1 reverse)<br /> | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]][[1889-P VAM-8A]] Very Far Date, High 9, Polishing Lines Liberty Head (Eliminated, duplicate of [[1889-P VAM-53|VAM-53]] with die 1 reverse)<br /> | ||
[[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]]1889-P VAM-9A Far Slanted Date, Polishing Lines Liberty Head became [[1889-P VAM-43A|VAM-43A]]<br /> | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]]1889-P VAM-9A Far Slanted Date, Polishing Lines Liberty Head became [[1889-P VAM-43A|VAM-43A]]<br /> | ||
− | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]][[1889-P VAM-19B]] Doubled Reverse, Clashed Obverse n ([[Top 100 Morgan VAMs|Top 100]] Morgan | + | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]][[1889-P VAM-19B]] Doubled Reverse, Clashed Obverse n ([[Top 100 Morgan VAMs|Top 100]] Morgan VAM)<br /> |
+ | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-23C]] Slanted Date, Clashed Obverse n [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]] <br /> | ||
+ | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-23D]] High 9, Die Chips Stars & Neck [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]] <br /> | ||
[[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]]1889-P VAM-35 Incorporated in [[1889-P VAM-24|VAM-24]]<br /> | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]]1889-P VAM-35 Incorporated in [[1889-P VAM-24|VAM-24]]<br /> | ||
[[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]]1889-P VAM-40A Became [[1889-P VAM-40A2]] upon [[1889-P VAM-40A1]] discovery<br /> | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]]1889-P VAM-40A Became [[1889-P VAM-40A2]] upon [[1889-P VAM-40A1]] discovery<br /> | ||
[[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]]1889-P VAM-50 Doubled 1, Tripled 9, Scribbling on Nose Became [[1889-P VAM-14|VAM-14]]<br /> | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]]1889-P VAM-50 Doubled 1, Tripled 9, Scribbling on Nose Became [[1889-P VAM-14|VAM-14]]<br /> | ||
[[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]]1889-P VAM-51 Doubled Ear, Normal Date, Sunken die [DOUBLED EAR] LDS duplicate of [[1889-P VAM-30|VAM-30]]<br /> | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]]1889-P VAM-51 Doubled Ear, Normal Date, Sunken die [DOUBLED EAR] LDS duplicate of [[1889-P VAM-30|VAM-30]]<br /> | ||
− | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]][[1889-P VAM-56]] (Eliminated, duplicate of [[1889-P VAM- | + | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]][[1889-P VAM-56]] (Eliminated, duplicate of VAM-7A, now [[1889-P VAM-23D|VAM 23D]])<br /> |
[[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]]1889-P VAM-59 Same as 19<br /> | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]]1889-P VAM-59 Same as 19<br /> | ||
[[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]]1889-P VAM-59A Same as 19B1<br /> | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]]1889-P VAM-59A Same as 19B1<br /> | ||
− | '''Legend:'''<br /> | + | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]] [[1889-P VAM-60]] Doubled Ear, Far Date [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]]<br /> |
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− | [[image: | + | '''Legend:'''<br/> |
− | + | [[image:New Camera.jpg]] Photos of diagnostics shown on page.<br /> | |
+ | [[image:Lfcp-icon.jpg]] Full-coin photo of VAM. <br /> | ||
[[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]] VAM has been eliminated altogether or phased into another number.<br /> | [[image:VAM-Delisted.jpg]] VAM has been eliminated altogether or phased into another number.<br /> | ||
− | [[image: | + | [[image:New White Camera.jpg]] No photos posted for this VAM.<br /> |
[[image:pcgsvam.jpg]] This VAM is recognized by PCGS.<br /> | [[image:pcgsvam.jpg]] This VAM is recognized by PCGS.<br /> | ||
[[image:ngcvam.jpg]] This VAM is recognized by NGC.<br /> | [[image:ngcvam.jpg]] This VAM is recognized by NGC.<br /> | ||
− | As '''ANACS''', '''SEGS''', and Variety Slabbing Service ('''VSS''') recognize '''''all''''' VAMs currently in the official listings, no icon is shown for these services.<br /> | + | As '''ANACS''', '''SEGS''', '''ICG''', and Variety Slabbing Service ('''VSS''') recognize '''''all''''' VAMs currently in the official listings, no icon is shown for these services.<br /> |
Revision as of 18:55, 4 February 2021
Mintage | 21,726,000 |
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Proof Mintage | 811 |
Dies Used | 57 obv., 50 rev. |
Rarity in PL | 5/10 (scarce) |
Die Study | no |
1889 is one of the common dates, with the second highest mintage of all Morgan dollars, 1921 being the highest. The typical 1889 has mushy or eroded details from overused dies, and rather murky luster. For a common date, prooflike specimens are rare. 1889 has many doubled ear varieties, often as a result of die fatigue. The most spectacular obverse clashed die of all Morgan dollars is the rare VAM 23A, truly a sight to behold and coveted by all Morgan VAM collectors. Other notable VAMs have die breaks, pitting, or other deterioration. VAM 18A can be found with a rotated reverse.
Attribution Guides for 1889-P
1889-P Doubled Ear Attribution Guide:
Sort by Date Position
Clashed Dies with Letter Transfer
1889 P Sunken or Partially Sunken Die Varieties
1889-P PROOF
1889-P VAM not assigned varieties
Official VAM Listing
1889-P VAM-1 Closed 9
1889-P VAM-1B Clashed Obverse n
1889-P VAM-1C1 (Same as VAM 52)
1889-P VAM-1C2 Die Scratches TF
1889-P VAM-1D1 Die Scratch Cotton Leaf
1889-P VAM-1D2 Clashed Die "n" and "t"
1889-P VAM-1E Denticle Impressions Below Arrow Feathers
1889-P VAM-1F Denticle Impressions Below Wreath Bow
1889-P VAM-2 Open 9
1889-P VAM-3 Doubled 18-9 and Right Stars, Far Date
1889-P VAM-3A Doubled Date & Ear, Far Date, Sunken Obverse Die
1889-P VAM-4 Very Far Date
1889-P VAM-5 Far Date
1889-P VAM-5A Far Date, Pitted Reverse, Gouge Olive Branch (Hit List 40 Morgan VAM)
1889-P VAM-5B Far Date, Pitted Rev., Gouge Olive Branch, Clashed Obverse n (Hit List 40 Morgan VAM)
1889-P VAM-5C Far Date, Die Gouges Below 9
1889-P VAM-5D Far Date, Denticle Impressions Below Arrow Feathers
1889-P VAM-5E Far Date, Denticle Impressions at Wreath Bow
1889-P VAM-5G Far Date, Pitted Obverse, Reverse of VAMs 23, 7A, 7B
*New 2021*
1889-P VAM-6 Doubled 9, Tripled 1 & Ear Bottom, Far Date
1889-P VAM-7 High 9 *Revised 2020*
1889-P VAM-7A High 9, Slightly Doubled Ear, Reverse of VAMs 5G, 23 *Revised 2021*
1889-P VAM-7B High 9, Slightly Doubled Ear, Clashed Obverse n
*Revised 2021*
1889-P VAM-8 Very Far Date, High 9
1889-P VAM-9 Far & Slanted Date (Confusion with this listing and VAM-38)
1889-P VAM-10 Far Date, Doubled First 8
1889-P VAM-11 Doubled 18
1889-P VAM-12 Doubled 1
1889-P VAM-12A Doubled 1, Die Breaks 1-2 Left Star
1889-P VAM-13 Very Far Slanted Date
1889-P VAM-14 Doubled 18, Tripled 9, Scribbling on Nose
1889-P VAM-14A Doubled 18, Tripled 9, Scribbling on Nose, Denticle Impressions TF and Leaf
1889-P VAM-15 Doubled 889, Ear & Arrow Feathers
1889-P VAM-16 Doubled Ear & Rt. Stars, Far Date (Hot 50 Morgan Vam)
1889-P VAM-17 Far Date, Doubled 18
1889-P VAM-18 Doubled Ear, Slanted Very Far Date, Denticle Impressions Below Arrow Feathers (Hot 50)
1889-P VAM-18A Doubled Ear, Slanted Very Far Date, Die Chip Cap Rear (Hot 50 Morgan VAM)
1889-P VAM-19 Doubled Reverse
1889-P VAM-19A (formerly VAM-5A) Doubled Reverse, Bar Wing, Doubled 89(Top 100 and WOW! Morgan VAM)
1889-P VAM-19B1 Doubled Reverse, Clashed Obverse n & t
1889-P VAM-19B2 Doubled Reverse, Clashed Obverse n & t, Clashed Reverse M (WOW! Morgan VAM)
1889-P VAM-20 Doubled Ear and Forehead, Normal Date (Hot 50 Morgan Vam)
1889-P VAM-21 Doubled Ear & Lower Cotton Leaves, Far Date
1889-P VAM-22 Bar Wing, Far Date (Top 100 and WOW! Morgan VAM)
1889-P VAM-23 Slanted Date, Reverse of VAM 5G *Revised 2021*
1889-P VAM-23A Slanted Date, Strong Clashed Obverse In & st (Hot 50 Morgan VAM)
*Revised 2020*
1889-P VAM-23B Slanted Date, Worn Polished Obverse Die
*Revised 2020*
1889-P VAM-24 8 in Denticles, Doubled Ear, Polishing Lines in Cotton Bolls, Normal Date
1889-P VAM-25 Doubled Ear, Far Date
1889-P VAM-26 Doubled Arrow Shafts
1889-P VAM-27 Doubled Ear, Near Date
1889-P VAM-28 Doubled Ear, Far Date
1889-P VAM-28A Doubled Ear, Far Date, Pitted DO (Hit List 40 Morgan VAM)
1889-P VAM-29 Doubled Right Wreath, Thread-like Impression Reverse
1889-P VAM-30 Doubled Ear
1889-P VAM-31 Doubled Ear Inside, Far Date
1889-P VAM-32 Doubled Ear, High 9, Very Far Date
1889-P VAM-33 Doubled Ear, Slanted Date, Normal Date placement
1889-P VAM-34 Doubled Right Wreath
1889-P VAM-36 Doubled Ear Right Inside, Normal Date
1889-P VAM-37 Doubled Ear, Normal Date
1889-P VAM-38 Doubled Ear, Far Date
1889-P VAM-38A Doubled Ear, Far Date, Die Breaks Stars
1889-P VAM-39 Doubled Ear & Cotton Leaves, Far Date
1889-P VAM-39A Doubled Ear & Cotton Leaves, Far Date, Sunken Reverse Die *New 2020*
1889-P VAM-40 Doubled Ear, Far Date
1889-P VAM-40A1 Doubled Ear, Far Date, Clashed Obverse n
1889-P VAM-40A2 Doubled Ear, Far Date, Double Clashed Obverse n, clashed st
1889-P VAM-41 Doubled Ear, Very Far Date
1889-P VAM-42 Doubled Ear, Cotton Leaves, Right Stars, Far Date
1889-P VAM-43 Split Hair Ends, Far Date
1889-P VAM-43A Split Hair Ends, Far Date, Polishing Lines Liberty Head
1889-P VAM-44 Doubled Ear & URIBUS UNU, Very Far Date
1889-P VAM-45 Doubled Ear, Very Far Date, Doubled Wreath Leaves
1889-P VAM-46 Doubled 1 Top and Ear, Normal Date
1889-P VAM-47 Doubled Ear, Normal Date
1889-P VAM-48 Very Far Date, Doubled Wreath Leaves
1889-P VAM-49 Doubled Ear, Far Date
1889-P VAM-52 Dbl Ear, Die Gouges Neck Front & Star, Normal WNP. (Dup. listing of V1C1)
1889-P VAM-53 Doubled Ear, Very Far Date
1889-P VAM-54 Doubled Ear, Very Far Date, Doubled America & Wreaths
1889-P VAM-55 Doubled Eyelid
1889-P VAM-57 Doubled Ear, Far Date, High 9
1889-P VAM-58 Doubled Ear (Possible duplication of VAM-27)
1889-P VAM-61 Doubled Ear, Far Date
1889-P VAM-62 Denticle Impressions
1889-P VAM-63 Doubled Ear, Very Far Slanted Date
List of Past VAM Assignments
1889-P VAM-1A Die Gouge Neck Front (Eliminated, became VAM-52)
1889-P VAM-1C Die Scratches Below Tail Feathers (Became VAM-1C1 & VAM-1C2)
1889-P VAM-1G Die Scratch Cap Top *New 2019* (Eliminated, same as VAM-1D)
Former 5B filled r in Trust is striking error Former VAM-5B
1889-P VAM-5F Far Date, Die Chip First Left Star (Same as VAM 12A)
1889-P VAM-8A Very Far Date, High 9, Polishing Lines Liberty Head (Eliminated, duplicate of VAM-53 with die 1 reverse)
1889-P VAM-9A Far Slanted Date, Polishing Lines Liberty Head became VAM-43A
1889-P VAM-19B Doubled Reverse, Clashed Obverse n (Top 100 Morgan VAM)
1889-P VAM-23C Slanted Date, Clashed Obverse n
1889-P VAM-23D High 9, Die Chips Stars & Neck
1889-P VAM-35 Incorporated in VAM-24
1889-P VAM-40A Became 1889-P VAM-40A2 upon 1889-P VAM-40A1 discovery
1889-P VAM-50 Doubled 1, Tripled 9, Scribbling on Nose Became VAM-14
1889-P VAM-51 Doubled Ear, Normal Date, Sunken die [DOUBLED EAR] LDS duplicate of VAM-30
1889-P VAM-56 (Eliminated, duplicate of VAM-7A, now VAM 23D)
1889-P VAM-59 Same as 19
1889-P VAM-59A Same as 19B1
1889-P VAM-60 Doubled Ear, Far Date
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