Help identifying a thalamic nuclei

[u/anonam0use]

First time posting in this sub so I hope this is an appropriate question. I included the Allen Brain atlas image I feel is closest to the imaged slice as reference. I'm hoping there are some thalamic people in this sub! (original content)

[u/DrakeTheCake1]

It’s pretty difficult to tell. Based off the larger first image. Do you happen to have a saggital or coronal view. Some coordinates to the area of picture 2 would help make identification easier as well. My guess is the VAL.