Ok Vammers...is this an 1881S Vam-31?

chaze215 · February 19, 2011 12:25PM

Just curious.....

49thStateofMind · February 19, 2011 12:52PM

Im not seeing it, is there i die chip in the first loop at 11:00?

chaze215 · February 19, 2011 12:59PM

<< <i>Im not seeing it, is there i die chip in the first loop at 11:00? >>

The 1st loop at 11 where?

49thStateofMind · February 19, 2011 1:10PM

First loop of the eight at 11:00...........go to www.vamworld.com and check it out.

AUandAG · February 19, 2011 1:25PM

The arrows are pointing to the part of the coin that did NOT tone. Due to the way the metal flows
when struck it is quite common that toning does not appear in these areas between the numerals,
stars and lettering and the rim. Look at the stars and you will see the same "lack of toning" in the
same area.

bob

Great pic!

messydesk · February 19, 2011 2:33PM

1881-S (and worse, 1881) is one of those dates that is not recommended as an entry point into VAMs for several reasons. First, the toning shadows you point out make attribution confusing. Second, there is a lot of ejection doubling seen at the date on these, making attribution confusing. Third, there hasn't been in-depth study of this date, which means that the collection of the attribution data has been spread out over 45 years, and can contain ambiguities or un-updated information, making attribution confusing.

Did I mention this date was confusing?

chaze215 · February 19, 2011 10:36PM

Thanks AU and messy, i hear what you are saying. That lack of toning in the area made it look like doubling to me. Not sure if this is common to think this or just my lack of knowledge/experience with Morgans. Thanks guys!

Ok Vammers...is this an 1881S Vam-31?

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