Misplaced Date Digits Morgan Dollar Attribution Guide
Leroy Van Allen
- Mangaka
- Leroy Van Allen
- First published
- 2026
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The Misplaced Date Digits Morgan Dollar Attribution Guide was authored by Leroy Van Allen, a foundational figure in the study of Morgan silver dollar varieties. Created to bring order to the specialized field of numismatics, this guide addresses a specific anomaly where die-making errors resulted in the date being punched into the die in incorrect locations. Van Allen, acting as a primary authority in the hobby, sought to provide collectors with a systematic framework for identifying these subtle manufacturing mistakes that occurred at the Philadelphia Mint.
The design of the guide reflects a scholarly approach to numismatics, emphasizing diagnostic markers, clear categorization, and the technical history of coinage dies. It serves as a focused offshoot of the broader 'VAM' (Van Allen-Mallis) system, which remains the standard for Morgan dollar attribution. Upon its release, the guide was received as an essential reference for serious specialists, effectively transitioning the study of misplaced dates from anecdotal observation to rigorous, documented taxonomy.
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