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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;quarter-back, post: 1735811, member: 47022&quot;]I have recently started a collection of Peace Dollars.&nbsp; Much to my great enjoyment, they are just loaded with varieties.&nbsp; I got one yesterday that someone may be able to help me with.&nbsp; Mr. Burdette&#039;s &quot;Guide Book to Peace Dollars&quot; mentions trial strikes in 1922 that are characterized by the a which appears to be unique for 1922-P (although common for other mints). It also has extensive re-engraving/channeling on the tiara rays on the obverse.&nbsp; I have attached some comparison pictures below.&nbsp; I tried to use pdf&#039;s with arrows pointing out the important markers, but it would not let me upload them.&nbsp; If anyone has insights, I would appreciate hearing form them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Comparison 1: Tiara rays - The upper two pictures are from the putative trial strike. The lower pictures show a typical 1922-P.&nbsp; I took the pictures at different angles to maximize the contrast. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH]272610.vB[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Comparison 2: Talon comparison - The left picture shows the talon separated from the foot.&nbsp; The right picture shows the talon on a typical 1922-P</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH]272612.vB[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Comparison 3: Reverse mountains - The upper picture shows two mountains on the lower right reverse.&nbsp; The lower picture shows the three mountains for the typical 1922-P</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH]272615.vB[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Comparison 4: Reverse lettering - the left picture shows the &quot;R&quot; in &quot;DOLLAR&quot; ending at the edge of the ray.&nbsp; The right picture shows the &quot;R&quot; extending beyond the edge of the ray (Typical)</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH]272616.vB[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Finally, comparison 5: Reverse olive branch - the left picture shows a gap between the end of the branch and the foot, and a small ball at the right end of the branch.&nbsp; The right picture shows the typical 1922 - P arrangement with the branch nearly touching the foot.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH]272617.vB[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Any help will be appreciated.</p><p><br /></p><p>Have fun.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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