1899-P VAM-6A Open & Closed 9's, Pitted DO

Discovered by Larry Briggs, August 2002.
6A III26 · C3a (Open & Closed 9's, Pitted DO) (189) I-2 R-6
Reverse C3a– Some raised dots thru DO in DOLLAR from rusted die.

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The III2-6 obverse is the only one to have mismatched nine punches in the date. One is open while the other closed.

The VAM-6A exhibits pitting in the DO of DOLLAR. One particularly large pit sits at the center of the right edge of the D, making this easily
identifiable.

Closeup of rusted die:

Lines by Middle Curl

Eagles Left Leg

Rim cud observed on late die state