1921D VAM-2B Doubled Date, Die Break M

Discovered by Leroy Van Allen, June 2000 (Desirability:  )

Condition Census: 65P, 64A, 61A, 60A, 60R (Total: 5 MS, 13 Circ.)

VAM-2B is characterized by a die break at top left of M in UNUM on the obverse of the coin. A large amount of metal is pushed into this break, making this variety a nice example of a characteristic 1921-D die break.  Since the publication of "Fun With 1921" this coin has emerged as one of the tougher coins to locate, especially in mint state condition.  Late die state coins with the raised metal over the M, rather than just an outline, are much more desirable.

The reverse of VAM-2B has a small die break forming at top left of the second S in STATES. This unusual break makes the S appear to have a wild spike emerging from the top. If you are using this feature to identify the coin, be sure to also check VAM-5A which has a different die break between the ES of STATES.

The date, like other VAM-2 coins, is doubled along the tops of the 92 in the date.

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