1879-P VAM-102A

1879-P VAM-102A Doubled 879, Profile & Cap Top, Clashed Obverse n

Discovered by John Grimmer (UncleGildy), Nov 2018.
III2 91 - C3a (Doubled 879, Profile & Cap Top, Clashed Obverse n) (???)
Obverse III2 91 - Clashed die with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse showing at Liberty's neck edge.
Reverse C3a -

Emission Sequence

Obverse:

Reverse:

Comments:

Threads:

1. Discovery thread and letter from LVA
2. Coin vetting discussion at VAMWorld
   

LVA Plate Photos:

Additional Photos:

Photos below show the neck clash above the wing extends beyond motto, indicating a letter transfer on the obverse is likely.

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  Neck clash above wing

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  Letter transfer at neck

Reverse clashing is shown below - from Liberty's profile (chin to lips) and the cap-vee.

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Obverse clashing from wreath shown below - Liberty's profile and in the cap-vee.

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Peripheral cracks may be on later die stage (clashed) only.

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See VAM-102 for additional photos / die markers (die crack and chips, and polishing scratches in cotton, hair and wings).

Full Coin Photos

Full Coin VAM 102A Images © John Baumgart, used with permission. Attributed by Leroy Van Allen

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  Discovery coin shown

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  Discovery coin shown

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