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Posted 01/07/2024 4:06 pm
Pretty solid explanation!
In terms of VAM, "transfer" means that the clash was strong enough that part of a letter (usually the 'n' from 'iN god') is partially visible, often a bit below the clash line on the obverse chin/neck V (where the chin meets the neck) and along the front of the neck. There can also be letter transfer to the right of the hair, below the point where the Phrygian cap meets the hair, and there are a couple other possible spots as well, most notably below the eagle's tail feathers.
One of the most well-known examples of a clash with letter transfer is the 1891-O VAM 1A series (1A1, 1A2, 1A3) where "ER" from the obverse LIBERTY was transferred to the reverse die below the eagle's tail feathers, and the "O" mint mark and "D" from DOLLAR on the reverse are visible on the obverse below the "I" in PLURIBUS between the wheat leaves. It's worth a look on VAMWorld if you'd like to see examples.
In terms of VAM, "transfer" means that the clash was strong enough that part of a letter (usually the 'n' from 'iN god') is partially visible, often a bit below the clash line on the obverse chin/neck V (where the chin meets the neck) and along the front of the neck. There can also be letter transfer to the right of the hair, below the point where the Phrygian cap meets the hair, and there are a couple other possible spots as well, most notably below the eagle's tail feathers.
One of the most well-known examples of a clash with letter transfer is the 1891-O VAM 1A series (1A1, 1A2, 1A3) where "ER" from the obverse LIBERTY was transferred to the reverse die below the eagle's tail feathers, and the "O" mint mark and "D" from DOLLAR on the reverse are visible on the obverse below the "I" in PLURIBUS between the wheat leaves. It's worth a look on VAMWorld if you'd like to see examples.
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