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.

1897-P VAM-6 AW041225

Obverse: III2-6
  • Date set at the Near position.
  • Curved thread-like die impression at ear bottom.
  • Dense polish lines in the lower hair.
  • Distinct diagonal polish line in the D-void.
  • Long polish lines in the hair below the center-bottom of cap.
  • Dense polish lines in the LIBERTY banner. Thick line in the middle serif of the E.
  • Polish line at the top right leaf above the right cotton boll.
  • Horizontal polish line in the ear opening.
  • Fine polish lines on the cap band.
Reverse: C3b.
  • Dense polish lines inside the wreath bow opening.
  • Slightly doubled middle leaves in right and middle leaf in second and third leaf cluster from top of left wreath towards rim.
  • Designer's initial M and top inside of wreath bow slightly doubled.
  • Die marker - Vertical short die scratch at top wing-body gap of eagle's left wing.
  • Fine polish lines in the eagles wing-neck gap, upper/lower tail feathers.
  • Polish line inside the O of ONE.
  • Dense polishing throughout the fields.
Comments:
VAMWorld: [ VAM-6 ] [ VAM-6A ] [ 1897-P VW List ]
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Full Coin John Roberts

1897-P VAM-6 AW032725 John Roberts Coin NGC 3565578-024
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