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.
Date is set low at the Normal Left position and slightly slanted.
Dense polish lines in the lower hair, LIBERTY banner and in/around the cotton bolls/leaves. Very long polish line in lower hair at left hair vee near initial.
Polish lines in the field around the date.
Very small diagonal die scratches out from denticles above E, RIB & UN, but not to the degree of VAM-15B.
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