Only nic-a-date knows for sure. PCGS didn't think the piece has a mintmark. Why would anyone think a reconsideration (at more expense to the collector) is going to result in them changing their mind? It's a curiousity or it's highly likely a 'D'.
I see an "S". Despite the wear, you can pick out the serif of the tail in the bottom left of the supposed mintmark. There is a slight yet distinct angle to the straight edge of the serif. The dimple at the top of the letter is present as well. If you look at the mark as a 2D outline instead of the 3D shape we are accustomed to, it becomes more readily identifiable.
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Sure has curious wear characteristics in just that one area near where the mintmark would be. Is it just me or does that seem odd to anyone else? Almost like someone deliberately put additional wear on an already worn piece (with a 'D'?).
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Only nic-a-date knows for sure. PCGS didn't think the piece has a mintmark. Why would anyone think a reconsideration (at more expense to the collector) is going to result in them changing their mind? It's a curiousity or it's highly likely a 'D'.
Let it be.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=QDYfEBY9NM4
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.-Albert Einstein
I still say an S. Cannot see the D at all, but the S stands out to me.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
It's an "O".
Can't you people tell?
Pete
It’s just a “C”, nothing special.
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I see a MM of some sort
I'll just go out and purchase the d&s and not worry bout it. I'm to old and to tired 😫
I see an "S". Despite the wear, you can pick out the serif of the tail in the bottom left of the supposed mintmark. There is a slight yet distinct angle to the straight edge of the serif. The dimple at the top of the letter is present as well. If you look at the mark as a 2D outline instead of the 3D shape we are accustomed to, it becomes more readily identifiable.
Custom album maker and numismatic photographer.
Need a personalized album made? Design it on the website below and I'll build it for you.
https://www.donahuenumismatics.com/.
Sure has curious wear characteristics in just that one area near where the mintmark would be. Is it just me or does that seem odd to anyone else? Almost like someone deliberately put additional wear on an already worn piece (with a 'D'?).
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.-Albert Einstein
Looks like an S.
Change the photo to gray scale (black and white with different shades).
If you could please.
it's really suspicious that area alone is so worn.