Description:
Denomination: $1 (One Dollar)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Thickness: 2.4 mm
Mintmark: None (Philadelphia Mint)
Grade: MS62 (Mint State – brilliant luster with some contact marks, great for a VAM)
Metal Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 26.73 grams
Designer: George T. Morgan
Obverse: Lady Liberty left-facing with strong details, especially around the “eye” region :eye:
Reverse: Classic eagle with wings outspread, arrows and olive branch, no mintmark beneath the wreath
VAM Variety: VAM-12 – “Alligator Eye”
Features a raised, doubled eyelid on Liberty, making the eye look thicc and intense, like an alligator’s.
This die variety is beloved for its dramatic appearance—super easy to spot without a loupe.
It’s one of the Top 100 VAMs, making it a must-have for variety collectors.
Mintage: ~20,290,000