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1978-S Lincoln Penny with Multiple Mint Marks-Need Opinions

PopzPopz Posts: 8 ✭
edited April 4, 2025 7:08AM in Q & A Forum

Hi everyone,

I recently found a 1978-S Lincoln penny with what appears to be multiple "S" mint marks in different locations on the obverse.Under magnification,I can see:

Obverse:

  • Three clearly visible "S" mint marks of different sizes and placements.
  • The "W" in "WE" is partially missing,making it look like a half "W"
  • The "S" in "TRUST" appears slightly distorted.
  • A titled letter "I" on Lincoln's chest with the same texture as the rest of the coin.

Reverse:

-The "I" in "UNITED" is only half visible.
-"AMERICA" appears incomplete, with "ICA" missing.
-The letter "E" in "ONE CENT" is missing.
-There might be a faint "S" inside the "C" in "CENT."

  • A horizontal line across two central metal bars of the Lincoln Memorial.

I tested it with a magnet (it did not stick) but haven't weighed it yet since i don't have a scale.

I searched online but couldn't find records or images of a 1978-S penny with multiple mint marks in different locations.

I'd love to hear your thoughts! Is this a known error,or could it be something else? Would it be worth submitting for authentication/grading?


Thanks in advance for your help!

Comments

  • Russell12Russell12 Posts: 312 ✭✭✭✭
    edited April 4, 2025 5:34AM

    "Three clearly visible "S" mint marks"
    "CLEARLY"?
    You have a damaged cent and want it to have errors, you're trying to hard.

  • TypekatTypekat Posts: 486 ✭✭✭✭

    And thank you for ….
    sharing

    30+ years coin shop experience (ret.) Coins, bullion, currency, scrap & interesting folks. Loved every minute!

  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,892 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Environmentally damaged surfaces/corrosion
    There are no errors on that coin.

    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 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • PopzPopz Posts: 8 ✭


    "These are the photos that are not very clear."

  • PopzPopz Posts: 8 ✭

    "Thank you for your comments."

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,839 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Have a nice weekend everyone 👍

  • 4Redisin4Redisin Posts: 320 ✭✭✭

    @Popz said:
    I'm simply examining the details carefully.Just because a coin is worn or damaged doesn't mean it can't also have genuine mint errors."

    You are 100% correct.

    However, your coin is not a mint error. I also want to thank you for joining us here with a question about a coin and especially for the way you have posted after reading our opinions. Mr. Weinberg is one of the most respected error dealers in the country and after seeing what he has seen for at least the past fifty plus years his opinions about error coins are probably 99.9% correct.

  • cheezhedcheezhed Posts: 5,941 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Is it April 1st again?

    Many happy BST transactions
  • GreenstangGreenstang Posts: 1,290 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There is nothing on that cent that can’t be attributed to damage.
    If you think there is any sort of an error, suggest you do some
    studying on what constitutes an error. This will save time posting
    obvious damaged coins in the hope there may be an error on it.

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