1952 S mint marks!!!!!! Lincs.

silverandvinyl

Did the mint change the characteristics of the S mint marks during the fifties?I have one where the S is real thin and all the rest I looked at are alot thicker.Would anyone have a picture of a 1952 S that I can compare with mine?I will appreciate any information I receive.
Thanks:Leon

wayneherndon

The S-mintmark used in the 1950s was introduced in 1946 and used through the last business strike production at SF in 1955. The same S was used when proof production started at SF in 1968 and was used through 1979. This S is know as the 1979 Type 1 mintmark. The depth at which it was punched into the die will affect the thickness. The deeper it is punched in, the thicker it will appear.

Hope this helps,

WH

coppercoins

I have nothing substantial to add to WH's post...wonderful answer, just wanted to add that.