There are very few VAMs for 1897 so this one should be really easy to attribute. Just click on every VAM until you find the one that matches your coin. Let us know if you need any help. Close ups would be helpful if you need help attributing it. Your coin appears to be a normal date position. It would be cool if it was the VAM 1A http://www.vamworld.com/1897-P+VAM-1A Please note that the VAM 6A and 1A are thought to be the same and the attributes for 1A can be found on the 6A page. http://www.vamworld.com/1897-P+VAM-6A It kind of looks possible in your photos, but, it could just be the lighting/shadowing or a stain. There are only a few VAMs to click on so you should be able to figure it out if you have a jewelers loop. http://www.vamworld.com/1897-P+Obverses
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