1881-O VAM-1 Normal die

Emission sequence involving VAM 1

1 III2 1 ∙ C3a (Normal die) (176) I-1 R-2
Obverse III2 1 - Normal die of III2 type.
Reverse C3a - Normal die of C3 type with tall oval O mint mark, centered and upright.

Comments:

Since VAM numbers are assigned by die classification, and not just by die pairing, multiple die pairings may exist.
One die pair called VAM 1 has the same reverse as VAM 19, but a normal obverse.
Five other obverses are seen with the VAM 1 reverse that shows the pitting at the wing-neck gap. The emission sequence is VAM 24.2, 52, 66, 1, 19, and 68.

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Additional Photos

Normal die with tall oval medium II O mint mark, centered and upright.
Placement of date is in the 'normal' position. [Lighting creates the image of doubling; there is none.]