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1878-S Morgan Dollar VAM-6: The DDO "RIB" From San Francisco
The 1878-S VAM-6 is a Hot 50 Morgan with a doubled die obverse and doubled RIB motto. Learn the die markers and what to check.

Zoe
12 hours ago1 min read
1878-S Morgan Dollar VAM-19 "Cap Band Gouge": The Largest Obverse Gouge in the Series
The 1878-S VAM-19 carries the largest known obverse die gouge in the Morgan series. Learn how to spot it and the VAM-19A over-polished state.

Zoe
12 hours ago1 min read
1878-P Morgan Dollar VAM-9: The "First Morgan Dollar" Comma Feather Reverse
The 1878-P VAM-9 was struck with the first dies used for Morgan dollars. Learn the comma feather reverse and the history behind this Top 100 variety.

Zoe
12 hours ago2 min read
1878-P Morgan Dollar VAM-8 "Stick Feather": How to Identify It
The 1878-P Morgan dollar VAM-8 Stick Feather is a Hot 50 variety with a unique reverse. See the die markers and what collectors look for.

Zoe
12 hours ago1 min read
1878-P Morgan Dollar VAM-5 "Strong RIB" Doubled Motto: How to Identify It
The 1878-P Morgan dollar VAM-5 shows strong doubling of RIB in E PLURIBUS. Learn the die markers, rarity notes and what to check before buying.

Zoe
12 hours ago2 min read
1878-P Morgan Dollar VAM-2 "Lines In Liberty": How to Identify It
Learn how to spot the 1878-P Morgan dollar VAM-2 Lines In Liberty: doubled 7, extra feathers and die polishing lines, with tips for buyers.

Zoe
12 hours ago2 min read
1878-P Morgan Dollar VAM-14.5 "Spiked A": How to Identify It
The 1878-P Morgan dollar VAM-14.5 Spiked A has a die scratch at the A in STATES. Learn what to look for and how it differs from VAM-7.

Zoe
12 hours ago1 min read
1878-P Morgan Dollar VAM-14.4 "Deep Dish": The Concave Field Variety
The 1878-P VAM-14.4 Deep Dish has the most curved field of any Morgan dollar. Learn how to spot it and what collectors value.

Zoe
12 hours ago2 min read
1878-CC Morgan Dollar VAM-7A: A Kimpton 12 Clashed Die Rarity
The 1878-CC VAM-7A is a Kimpton 12 Morgan dollar with dramatic die clash marks. Learn what the clash looks like and why it is so scarce.

Zoe
13 hours ago1 min read
1878-CC Morgan Dollar VAM-6: Doubled Leaves and a High Right Mint Mark
The 1878-CC VAM-6 is a Top 100 and WOW! Carson City Morgan with doubled cotton leaves and a high CC. Learn how to attribute it.

Zoe
13 hours ago1 min read
1878-CC Morgan Dollar VAM-24 Doubled Leaves: How It Differs From VAM-6 and VAM-18
The 1878-CC VAM-24 is the third of the Top 100 doubled leaves trio. Learn how to tell it from VAM-6 and VAM-18.

Zoe
13 hours ago1 min read
1878-CC Morgan Dollar VAM-11 "Lines in Wing": How to Identify It
The 1878-CC VAM-11 Lines in Wing is a Top 100 Carson City Morgan with deep reverse die gouges. Learn the Z-shaped marker and what to check.

Zoe
13 hours ago1 min read
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