That's an "S" Mintmark - coin was minted in San Francisco
Not a 3.
Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 49+-Year PNG Member...A full numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022
Hold on, guys. Besides the S mintmark, there are perhaps some artifacts of something in the field above the rays. It might be just the toning patterns or not, but I see a faint L shape--or two--maybe a small epsilon shape, and just above that last, even what looks to be the bottom half of a 3, one sorta shaped like those on the 1803 Bust dollars.
I'm not sure what the OP is referring to ... the mintmark or the other stuff. @Ruttrow can you post a photo or two of the entire obverse, maybe one tilted at a slight angle?
It remains to be seen whether there is any more "there" there or not, but I think it bears another look @FredWeinberg@Flackthat.
@giorgio11 said:
Hold on, guys. Besides the S mintmark, there are perhaps some artifacts of something in the field above the rays. It might be just the toning patterns or not, but I see a faint L shape--or two--maybe a small epsilon shape, and just above that last, even what looks to be the bottom half of a 3, one sorta shaped like those on the 1803 Bust dollars.
I'm not sure what the OP is referring to ... the mintmark or the other stuff. @Ruttrow can you post a photo or two of the entire obverse, maybe one tilted at a slight angle?
It remains to be seen whether there is any more "there" there or not, but I think it bears another look @FredWeinberg@Flackthat.
Kind regards,
George
George, you're right! I see three more "S" artifacts all over the image. I wish I knew how to circle them for everyone. There is a name for this. "P-something." I'm too lazy to look it up.
BTW, we have a tile bathroom at work and all sorts of images can be "seen" in the tile over the urinals. I prefer using the one with the two cherubs overlooking the bowl.
@giorgio11 said:
Hold on, guys. Besides the S mintmark, there are perhaps some artifacts of something in the field above the rays. It might be just the toning patterns or not, but I see a faint L shape--or two--maybe a small epsilon shape, and just above that last, even what looks to be the bottom half of a 3, one sorta shaped like those on the 1803 Bust dollars.
I'm not sure what the OP is referring to ... the mintmark or the other stuff. @Ruttrow can you post a photo or two of the entire obverse, maybe one tilted at a slight angle?
It remains to be seen whether there is any more "there" there or not, but I think it bears another look @FredWeinberg@Flackthat.
Kind regards,
George
George, you're right! I see three more "S" artifacts all over the image. I wish I knew how to circle them for everyone. There is a name for this. "P-something." I'm too lazy to look it up.
BTW, we have a tile bathroom at work and all sorts of images can be "seen" in the tile over the urinals. I prefer using the one with the two cherubs overlooking the bowl.
Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 49+-Year PNG Member...A full numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022
Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 49+-Year PNG Member...A full numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022
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That's an "S" Mintmark - coin was minted in San Francisco
Not a 3.
for PCGS. A 49+-Year PNG Member...A full numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022
Hold on, guys. Besides the S mintmark, there are perhaps some artifacts of something in the field above the rays. It might be just the toning patterns or not, but I see a faint L shape--or two--maybe a small epsilon shape, and just above that last, even what looks to be the bottom half of a 3, one sorta shaped like those on the 1803 Bust dollars.
I'm not sure what the OP is referring to ... the mintmark or the other stuff. @Ruttrow can you post a photo or two of the entire obverse, maybe one tilted at a slight angle?
It remains to be seen whether there is any more "there" there or not, but I think it bears another look @FredWeinberg @Flackthat.
Kind regards,
George
The Peace dollar has about the highest coin-to-mintmark ratio of anything out there. Some of them are tiny!
..... and welcome, @Ruttrow
I see what you mean about it being an S. Thanks for the ID!
@Ruttrow...Welcome aboard....You have the answer from Fred above....One of our leading experts here on the forum. Cheers, RickO
George, you're right! I see three more "S" artifacts all over the image. I wish I knew how to circle them for everyone. There is a name for this. "P-something." I'm too lazy to look it up.
BTW, we have a tile bathroom at work and all sorts of images can be "seen" in the tile over the urinals. I prefer using the one with the two cherubs overlooking the bowl.
I think you need to use the bowl at work!
@bearcave said: "I think you need to use the bowl at work!"
LOL, I do all the time when a post makes me vomit.
I've named it 'Numismatic Pareidolia'
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I surrender! It's good to have a laugh at one's own expense ... plus I learned a new word! @FredWeinberg @Insider2 @bearcave @Ruttrow
It's quite extremely amazing the degree to which this infects so many so strongly.
Happy holidays, Mr. Weinberg! We are all very fortunate that you share your vast knowledge here.
(I just added 'Numismatic' to the existing word)
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I agree, to have Fred Weinberg and Insider also, we are very fortunate!
Happy Holidays to everyboby!!