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Help with 1921-S Morgan die gouges

Can't find a VAM match for this 1921-S Morgan. There are die scratches or gouges on both sides. The largest are on the obverse between the S and U, and on the reverse over AMER. Also has what looks like a triple date and triple stars, gouge in the denticles near the eagle's right wing, two gouge lines in the wreath, a small die chip, and some PVC damage. Any ideas?

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  • anablepanablep Posts: 5,159 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I noticed the PVC. Perhaps an acetone dip would help?

    21-S is tough b/c of the poor strike, luster and quality overall. The VAM book doesn't seem to cover the 1921 minted Morgans in enough detail. I'll look tonight for some info but you might have found new (or very minor) VAMs here...

    Nice research...
    Always looking for attractive rim toned Morgan and Peace dollars in PCGS or (older) ANA/ANACS holders!

    "Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."


    ~Wayne
  • RampageRampage Posts: 9,512 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Have you looked at Miss Liberty to see if, perhaps, it is another die state of the thornhead variety? Based on those gouges, I am unable to attribute. However, that is a nice coin with interesting features. Pleasep keep us posted.
  • Nothing else stands out on the coin, just a few more faint die gouge lines on the reverse.

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