This is true, but try VAM 23. One of the most useful diagnostics for 1878-S is the bottom of the eagle's right wing (viewer's left) where it meets the leg. This area was re-engraved at the mint more often than not.
I think messydesk is right -- VAM-23.
Save the picture, and then using a photo display app increase the size, and then look for diagnostics for VAM-23 -- they are visible.
@messydesk said:
Yes, it's also an RPM. You can see the notched serif at top right. There's also supposedly an extra curve inside the lower loop of the S.
Is that repunching on the 1 in date to the West or just a mark in the field?
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This is true, but try VAM 23. One of the most useful diagnostics for 1878-S is the bottom of the eagle's right wing (viewer's left) where it meets the leg. This area was re-engraved at the mint more often than not.
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I think messydesk is right -- VAM-23.
Save the picture, and then using a photo display app increase the size, and then look for diagnostics for VAM-23 -- they are visible.
Is it also a RPM or is that part of VAM-23? The 1 in the date looks repunched.
Yes, it's also an RPM. You can see the notched serif at top right. There's also supposedly an extra curve inside the lower loop of the S.
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I am not a VAM collector, but those are great pictures ... the RPM is very clear....Cheers, RickO
Is that repunching on the 1 in date to the West or just a mark in the field?
Just a mark.
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It almost looks like the shape of the top of the 1.