1889-P VAM 19B Morgan with Clashed N

nesvt · October 24, 2005 8:44AM

I've had this coin for a year and never noticed the clashed N. Just happened to tilt the coin and catch the right light. It also has the die break on top of the eagle's right wing.

Question... the 19A (formerly 5A) came first, then the 19B? The 19A has a larger break on the eagle's wing. Was this polished off, and then came back as a smaller break on the 19B? I'm confused.

messydesk · October 24, 2005 8:53AM

My guess is that the 19B came first, was polished down to remove the clash, then the die break grew.

DennisH · October 24, 2005 9:00AM

I'm inclined to go along with John. Here's the text from Leroy's comments about the 19B:

Ñ19B III21 · C3b (Doubled Reverse, Clashed Obverse n) (190) I-2 R-5
Obverse III21– Triple clashed die with faint double partial n of In from reverse showing next to Liberty head neck.
Reverse C3b– Later clashed die state shows die break on top of eagle’s right wing of VAM 19A (Formerly VAM 5A)

nesvt · October 24, 2005 9:54AM

Thanks guys. That makes sense.

1889-P VAM 19B Morgan with Clashed N

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