I compare to known die pairings on VAMworld 2 listings, but this method is not the starting point. A scale along with a dial caliper to check...
Heavy nailed it, '78-CC was never struck with a reverse of '79 die. (Slanted arrow)
Both look circulated based on the images so I would guess it's the photo technique/ lighting playing tricks. edit to add - these images almost...
Buy the Morgan Dollar Red Book. It will answer all of your questions and it's a great history lesson.
With a lot of luck....http://ec2-13-58-222-16.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com/wiki/1883-O_VAM-1C3
Yes, an 8TF reverse and both appear authentic
The first images had me thinking MS63 tops. The second set look more like MS65. It is the same coin, right? ;)
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