1921D VAM-1AY Thin Die Gouges of ICA of AMERICA

Discovered by Jack Lee, July 2004  (Desirability:  )

Condition Census: 64DMPL-N, 64N, 64A, 61PL-S, 58R  (Total: 3 MS, 1 Circ.) * New discovery, not an accurate census yet

VAM-1AY thin diagonal die scratch through ICA of AMERICA.  The gouge is a very straight line. Several die gouges have been located in the lower reverse area of 1921-D coins, but this is gouge is outside that typical area. Located in an unusual position, this is the only known gouge in the neighborhood of AMERICA.

If you run into a proof-like Denver Morgan dollar, check to see if it contains this die gouge.  There are few Denver dies polished to the point they would produce proof-like dies and this particular VAM appears to be one of those limited few.

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