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I have a question about a 1979 U.S. 5 cent Jefferson's mint mark.

emeraldATVemeraldATV Posts: 4,043 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Trying to locate another and I found one but...
Are the mint marks where the star always is placed, between LIBERTY and 1979 ?
This is just strange to me.
In hand , on a whole, the coin looks like crap. BUT ?

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    OldhoopsterOldhoopster Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No. The mm is always to the right of the date starting in 1968. In addition, the P mm for Philadelphia wasn't used on nickels until 1980. Your coin looks like it's just beaten up,

    Member of the ANA since 1982
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    emeraldATVemeraldATV Posts: 4,043 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Researching with what I have on hand, I found this.
    Now I'm on alert about these 79's.
    Should I be ?

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    OldhoopsterOldhoopster Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No.

    The worn dies can cause the star to look like a dot. Add the circulation wear and tear, hits etc, and it's nothing special.

    Member of the ANA since 1982
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    JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,812 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I agree with what @Oldhoopster has said.

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    emeraldATVemeraldATV Posts: 4,043 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks guys,
    Now I can go about my other assignments.

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