ADC-100c-1887-01 EMDS

This 1887 Morgan dollar shows unabraded die clashes on both the obverse and reverse dies.

It is a listed VAM with a designation of 1887P VAM-3A.
The overlay shows the relative position of the dies when they did clash.

 

The obverse clash marks are left by the laurel leaves through Liberty’s lip and chin area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The clash mark left by the top of the eagle’s left wing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The clash marks left by the ST of TRUST.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The clash marks left by the laurel leaves on the left side of the wreath.

 

The clash mark left by the back of Liberty’s cap and hair.

The clash mark left by Liberty’s throat line.

The die scratch through the eagle’s right wing. This is a positive die marker for this VAM.

An LDS example was added HERE

 

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