1882-O/S Morgan VAM 3

I I, VAM 3 is the early die state. Can't really tell from the pictures. The diagonal line appears to touch both sides of the MM. If it is flush with the top of the MM, VAM 3. If below the top of MM, VAM 4. If diagonal line does not touch both inside lines of MM, VAM 5.

It is hard to tell if it is flush or recessed since the coin is a bit worn. It does have the hair die scratches on the obverse and the pitting on the eagle reverse. The die scratches in the ear are not the same on my coin as the VAM 4, and I know it's not VAM 5 because the S is not broken... So I have to go with VAM 3. Thanks MorgansRmine. The thing that got me was the ear die scratches, mine has some very apparent scratches, but not the same as the VAMworld pic, I am going to scope this one and see if the O/S is recessed and get some pics of those scratches.

NGiles, that threw me at first too, but after I read more carefully I saw that the pitting was mentioned for the VAM 3 also, that's why I am leaning that way. Thanks for your input.

I don't know if the LDS (late die state ) coins carry that much of a premium in circulated condition NGiles, but I figure it's worth more than I paid for it- Bonus ! And it's only worth 100 bucks if I sell it, and I am not known for selling my precious coins. By the time this coin leaves my hands , the populations will be known and it'll be worth melt.... I am going to have to look at some auctions and see what they are going for.