Does anyone have a close up of a 1944 d over s cent?

jhusman

I found a 1944 that has something going on above the D, and I'm not sure if it is an overdate - I have looked in the redbook, but I truly can't tell.

I also need a stronger loupe I think .

No photo of my coin yet. Soon.

eyoung429

Go hit CC's site.
Left side of the screen - choose "die variety search"
enter in the date
select "Denver"
select "Mint Mark variety"
submit search
goto 2nd page for the d/s

Copper Coins

JRocco

cmerlo1

I don't have my close ups any more, but here are some descriptions. In both cases, there's no mistaking what you have- the OMM is very clear on both.

OMM-1: The top third of the 'S' is visible above the D and is very clear. On lower grade coins, the pick-up is the top of the D where it meets the curve- it will appear to have a tapered point coming from it. If you have this one, you'll see it and say "wow! that's a D/S!"

OMM-2: The 'S' on this one is lower and more centered. The 'D' will look like it has a horn sticking out of the left side, about 2/3 of the way up. This is very strong and is easily visible even on lower grade coins.

jhusman

I see there are a lot of other mintmark varieties as well.

I think I've got a less exciting mintmark issue.

TwoSides2aCoin

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You rock, JRocco.

Thanks for the photo. Super shot !

ricko

I can see the search of my wheat pennies is going to be long and exhausting... but fun - Cheers, RickO

tahoe98

get out the visine!