1921D VAM-1BB Die Break On M Top Left

Discovered by C. Logan McKechnie, September 2004 (Desirability:  )

Condition Census:  53A (Total: ? MS, ? Circ) * New discovery, not an accurate census yet

VAM-1BB has a die break on the top left of the M in UNUM.  The break is actually on the actual letter itself which is unusual, as the field typically breaks next to a letter.  The incuse shape of the letter into the die allows metal to flow and pressure is normally lower than the adjacent field usually keeping the breaks outside.

when hunting for a VAM-1BB, look for the obverse crack running from the neck to the face and then check the M in UNUM.  Other coins with a large crack in the field below the chin include VAM-1B, VAM-1J and VAM-1T.    Although these obverse cracks are surprisingly similar to the VAM-1B die, they are not the same.

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