This die variety is an unusual series of three known die states that progressively add more die gouges.  It appears that VAM-3A2 is the rarest of the die states.  This is a cool variety as the spiked tail feather can be seen with the naked eye!

VAM-3A1 Spiked Tail Feather, Die Gouges State 1

Horizontal die gouge extending to right from number 3 tail feather.    No gouges in the R or L of DOLLAR.

VAM-3A2 Spiked Tail Feather, Die Gouges State 2

Die gouge emerging from the top of the R in DOLLAR and die gouge from tail feather.

VAM-3A3 Spiked Tail Feather, Die Gouges State 3

Wide die gouge extending horizontally thru the middle of the second L in DOLLAR. Other die gouges still present emerging from the tail feather and from the top of the R in DOLLAR