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1935 S Peace dollar - 4 ray

derrybderryb Posts: 37,704 ✭✭✭✭✭
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What exactly does the designation "4 ray" indicate? Is this found on other peace dollars or only on the 1935 S?

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  • RWBRWB Posts: 8,082 ✭
    The engraver added a fourth ray below the tail of the eagle to this 1935-S reverse die. The work was done by hand and was not part of the current design. No one knows why it was done. Nothing has been found in the archives (as yet) to explain the added ray.
  • leothelyonleothelyon Posts: 8,492 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Link


    Leo

    The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!

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  • derrybderryb Posts: 37,704 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Answers all my questions and more! Thanks to you both and thanks for the great link.

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  • RWBRWB Posts: 8,082 ✭
    The variety is readily available in all grades.
  • PeacemanPeaceman Posts: 5,098
    If you're indicating that finding a 4th ray coin is readily available then yes. The Vam 3 is NOT readily available.... 4 rays does not = Vam 3. The Vam 3 is a tough coin.
  • derrybderryb Posts: 37,704 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Peaceman, nice registry set. Would love to see you post more pics there!

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