Even if this is the case looking to the obverse could still provide you with some diagnostics. One aspect numismatics tends to ignore, which I am...
The progression of the obverse relative to the reverse remains linear irrespective of the number of obverse dies paired with a single reverse die....
I am not a VAM collector. All I am suggesting is perhaps the diagnostics you are seeking to confirm the reverse die progression of the O/S from...
Perhaps you'll find your answer looking at the other side of the coin.
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