1953 wheat penny mintmark touching date
Ajs100plus
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Is this an error coin or is it a common occurance?
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Ajs100plus
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Mintmarks were hand punched into the dies back then. Placement could vary, so it is not an error as such.
In general, oddly placed mintmarks are not worth a premium, but there is a Jefferson nickel with a very high mintmark that is worth a huge premium because of it.
It's simply a matter of whether or not people want to pay a premium for the anomaly. If I came across your coin, I would probably keep it as a curiosity since it is a little unusual, even if not valuable.
Welcome to the board. It is neat to find things like that. It's a good way to learn.
Not an error, there would be hundreds of thousands like this struck from this particular die.
It depends on how many were struck before the die was retired.
In the future, please crop your photos so we can see the coin instead of the background.
Agreed, nonetheless not bad photos.
Welcome. Good luck with your collecting.
As said, interesting coin. Welcome to the forum and I agree with the cropping tip.
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
Also, you may want to check for one of the many RPM's for this date on Variety Vistas. Your photo doesn't allow me to enlarge well enough to see. Many have the S mintmark close to the date. Good luck.
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
The "Puncher" had a wee bit too much ale at lunchtime..........
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Thank you all for your comments, and tips to crop photos.
