1921D VAM-1N Unicorn D - Die Break D of UNITED

Discovered by Michael S. Fey, December 2000 (Desirability:  )

Condition Census:  (Total: x MS, x Circ.)

The VAM-1N exhibits a striking die break that emerges from the top of the D in UNITED. Looking much like a unicorn horn, this break is clearly visible to the naked eye for easy cherry picking. If you are looking for a nice example of a showy 1921-D die break, this coin is a good choice.  Since the first edition publication of "Fun With 1921" this has proven a popular variety, trading at many multiples above common price.

Very late die states of this coin actually form a retained cud where the field of the coin is raised above the ED in UNITED. While a good example of the die break above the D is elusive on its own, the very late stage pictured below is ultra rare and worth significantly more than even the nice die break example.

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