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Reverse Die a, like Obverse Die 1, is somewhat unique because by definition it is a die without distinguishing characteristics, and it is the obverse pairing that creates the VAM. However, that just creates a different type analysis where we analyze the Die a pairings to see if there are die cracks or breaks that will identify associations between these otherwise featureless dies.
As of this analysis there are fifty-four Die a pairings, so a significant portion of all identified VAMs are obverse die focused. When we look at the obverse dies a similar issue exists for Obverse Die 1. Although incomplete in its detail, you can see a matrix of all die pairings here.
All coins in this analysis are officially designated as Reverse Die a.
Obverse
Die
VAM
Potential Cracks and Breaks
Latest Stage Image
1
1
1
1A
1
1B1
1
1D
1
1F
1
1G
1
1I
1
1J
1
1K
3
4
3
4A
4
9.2
7
15
8
16
9
17
10
1B2
10
18
11
19
12
20
13
49
14
24
15
26
15
26A
18
29
20
31
22
33B
26
39
27
40.1
27
40.2
28
42
29
43
29
47
32
50
32
50A
33
52
34
53
42
72
43
65
49
73
50
74
54
79
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