Well struck with good luster, the wear is barely noticeable, looks more like hairlines kept this from MS category. This is one of the hardest 1880 over dates to locate, NGC has certified a total of 13, with 2 at the AU 58 level and 2 in mint state, PCGS has certified 35 with 3 AU 58’s and one mint state specimen, which makes this a key VAM.
This would be a prize for the VAM collector in any grade. NGC Cert# 26981-002.
1880 VAM 8 8/7 Ears Top 100 Morgan Dollar NGC Certified AU 58 Key VAM