1889 Morgan Dollar Die Cracks? - Coin Community Forum

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austinb_10 Valued Member United States 50 Posts	Posted 03/19/2014 2:31 pm I am fairly new to coins, so my eye is not as trained as others. I was hoping someone would be able to tell me whether or not these are die cracks, breaks, or some type of error, and whether or not they are enough to constitute a new VAM, or if its an already existing one. The areas are as listed: just above STATES, just above the eagle's right wing (viewers left), on the wing, and on the obverse below the neck. All areas appear to be raised. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

austinb_10 Valued Member United States 50 Posts	Posted 03/19/2014 2:47 pm Here is a better view of the wing Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 03/19/2014 2:55 pm Well, I can tell you that the die crack across the top of that first "T" has been previously documented, but no VAM has yet been assigned to it. Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 03/19/2014 3:40 pm It looks like VAM15. Die clashes do not get a separate sub listing if there is no letter transfer. http://www.vamworld.com/1889-P+VAM-15 Report this Post to the Staff
austinb_10 Valued Member United States 50 Posts	Posted 03/20/2014 02:47 am Thanks a lot! That website was really helpful! Any thoughts on what that mark on the wing is? Would it be some type of die break, or just damage? Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 03/20/2014 07:28 am My guess is post mint damage. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 03/20/2014 2:21 pm Quote: Thanks a lot! That website was really helpful! Any thoughts on what that mark on the wing is? Would it be some type of die break, or just damage? I'm thinking it might be a small missing lamination - I think I can see edges where material has departed the coin. However, PMD is also a possibility. Report this Post to the Staff
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