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Discovered by Francis Klaes, June 1963.<br /> | Discovered by Francis Klaes, June 1963.<br /> | ||
This coin is a [[Top 100 Morgan VAMs|Top 100]] and a [[WOW! VAMs|WOW!]] Morgan VAM.<br /> | This coin is a [[Top 100 Morgan VAMs|Top 100]] and a [[WOW! VAMs|WOW!]] Morgan VAM.<br /> | ||
| − | '''1A III2 1 C3a (E on Reverse) (181) I-4 R-3'''<br /> | + | '''1A III2 1 • C3a (E on Reverse) (181) I-4 R-3'''<br /> |
'''Reverse C3a''' - Clashed die with full E under eagle's tail feathers on left side.<br /> | '''Reverse C3a''' - Clashed die with full E under eagle's tail feathers on left side.<br /> | ||
'''Comments:'''<br /> | '''Comments:'''<br /> | ||
| − | + | # The die states of the 1A die pair have been catalogued as [[1891-O VAM-1A1|VAM 1A1]], [[1891-O VAM-1A2|1A2]], [[1891-O VAM-1A3|1A3]], and [[1891-O VAM-1A4|1A4]]. This VAM has a the strongest E clashed on the reverse of any Morgan dollar, with many other letters of LIBERTY being visible as well. In fact, the E on the reverse looks like it was actually part of the design it was so strong. This is a really cool variety well worth a substantial premium to own in AU. Mint state examples are exceptionally rare.<br /> | |
| − | + | # The order in progression is<br /> | |
| − | + | ## VAM 1A1 Clash<br /> | |
| − | + | ## VAM 1A4 Clash Polishing and gouge at A<br /> | |
| − | + | ## VAM 1A2 Depression to Bump<br /> | |
| − | + | ## VAM 1A3 Terminal break on Bump with non displaced radial break from UNITED<br /> | |
| − | + | # Complete progression shown here: [[VAM-1A1 Through 1A4]]<br /> | |
| + | # A letter from Acting Mint Director Robert Preston, dated September 22, 1891, was found in 2020 (NARA RG104 E-1 Box 172) that refers to this variety as seen on coins submitted to a special assay. | ||
'''Threads:'''<br /> | '''Threads:'''<br /> | ||
| − | == LVA Plate Photos | + | # [http://www.vamworld.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3468 Letter from Preston] |
| + | = LVA Plate Photos = | ||
[[image:1891-O_Clashed_BERT.jpg |400px]][[image:1891-O VAM-1A Clashed D&O.jpg |400px]]<br /> | [[image:1891-O_Clashed_BERT.jpg |400px]][[image:1891-O VAM-1A Clashed D&O.jpg |400px]]<br /> | ||
[[image:1891-O_VAM-1A-Clashed_O.jpg |400px]][[image:1891-O_VAM-1A_Late_Die_Stage.jpg |400px]]<br /> | [[image:1891-O_VAM-1A-Clashed_O.jpg |400px]][[image:1891-O_VAM-1A_Late_Die_Stage.jpg |400px]]<br /> | ||
| − | + | = Additional Photos = | |
[[image:1891o_vam1a_rev.jpg]]<br /> | [[image:1891o_vam1a_rev.jpg]]<br /> | ||
Additionally, the reverse is loaded with extra design elements transferred from the obverse die when the two dies clashed together without a planchet in the chamber.<br /> | Additionally, the reverse is loaded with extra design elements transferred from the obverse die when the two dies clashed together without a planchet in the chamber.<br /> | ||
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L in LIBERTY shows up on some of these.<br /> | L in LIBERTY shows up on some of these.<br /> | ||
[[image:1891-O_LBERT_Rev.jpg |1035px ]]<br /> | [[image:1891-O_LBERT_Rev.jpg |1035px ]]<br /> | ||
| − | + | = Full Coin Photos = | |
| − | + | Full Coin VAM 1A Images © [[image:TeletTradeLogo14.jpg |63px ]], used with permission. Attributed by ANACS [[image:ANACS_LOGO3.jpg]]<br /> | |
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<gallery mode="slideshow"> | <gallery mode="slideshow"> | ||
1891-O_RonH_VAM-1A_OBV_TT_04082011.jpg | 1891-O_RonH_VAM-1A_OBV_TT_04082011.jpg | ||
1891-O_RonH_VAM-1A_REV_TT_04082011.jpg | 1891-O_RonH_VAM-1A_REV_TT_04082011.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Latest revision as of 14:37, 24 March 2020
Contents
1891-O VAM-1A Clashed E Reverse
Discovered by Francis Klaes, June 1963.
This coin is a Top 100 and a WOW! Morgan VAM.
1A III2 1 • C3a (E on Reverse) (181) I-4 R-3
Reverse C3a - Clashed die with full E under eagle's tail feathers on left side.
Comments:
- The die states of the 1A die pair have been catalogued as VAM 1A1, 1A2, 1A3, and 1A4. This VAM has a the strongest E clashed on the reverse of any Morgan dollar, with many other letters of LIBERTY being visible as well. In fact, the E on the reverse looks like it was actually part of the design it was so strong. This is a really cool variety well worth a substantial premium to own in AU. Mint state examples are exceptionally rare.
- The order in progression is
- VAM 1A1 Clash
- VAM 1A4 Clash Polishing and gouge at A
- VAM 1A2 Depression to Bump
- VAM 1A3 Terminal break on Bump with non displaced radial break from UNITED
- VAM 1A1 Clash
- Complete progression shown here: VAM-1A1 Through 1A4
- A letter from Acting Mint Director Robert Preston, dated September 22, 1891, was found in 2020 (NARA RG104 E-1 Box 172) that refers to this variety as seen on coins submitted to a special assay.
Threads:
LVA Plate Photos
Additional Photos
Additionally, the reverse is loaded with extra design elements transferred from the obverse die when the two dies clashed together without a planchet in the chamber.
L in LIBERTY shows up on some of these.
Full Coin Photos
Full Coin VAM 1A Images © 
, used with permission. Attributed by ANACS 
