Characteristics are described with a degree of granularity intended for die identification more so than for die classification. A characteristic may not span the entire die progression. Thus, not all characteristics may be present in any one coin.

1878-P VAM-203 I5R6 AW101117 TOP 100

Obverse: III1-2. Same as III1 1, but with heavy die polishing at top. Wheat leaf below R is short and contains lines. Wheat grains are well separated, with long wheat leaf between the stalks. Wheat leaf below the B is heavily polished. Bottom serifs are thin in motto. Bottom of E and R run together in LIBERTY. Liberty's eyelash is slightly extended. Although not mentioned, this specimen appears to have slight doubling and tripling on the majority of the stars.
Reverse: C1b. Minor doubling at the bottom of the eagle's left and right wings. Several large die cracks around the perimeter, but no displacement. No die chip on D in UNITED. Die marker – Some horizontal die polishing lines at bottom of eagle’s right wing.
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VAMWorld: [ VAM 203 ] [ VAM 203A ] [ 1878-P VW List ] [ PTP: andywoj00 ]
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Topic revision: r4 - 04 Jun 2019, AndyWoj00

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