Jefferson 1941-S attribution problem, need some help?
BigDowgie
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I need a few opinions on these two coins. They are both supposed to be the same variety. I'm seeing two different mint marks, do you? The mint mark in the larger picture is not in the same location as the smaller one. These are both graded by PCGS and are supposed to be the 1941-S Inverted S (FS-24.6). The smaller picture is my example and the larger one is on ebay tonight. Notice how the 'S' in the larger picture does not tuck into the building like the smaller one. Also, the 'S' actually hangs over the side steps, where the smaller one does not.
Compare the large picture to this one.
I afraid we now have two different mint marks being designated as the Inverted S. This is very sad for us Jefferson Collectors. If I am correct in my analysis of these two coins, I know PCGS will never correct the situation. This would be a sad trend for incorrect attributions. Another attribution error that has not been correct is the 1938 QDO (FS-21.5) where there is a similar quadrupling in ‘LIBERT’, but also has a doubled profile. To me, the regular profile is a different variety than the double profile. These would so easy to correct, given there are only a handful graded.
Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Dowgie
Compare the large picture to this one.
I afraid we now have two different mint marks being designated as the Inverted S. This is very sad for us Jefferson Collectors. If I am correct in my analysis of these two coins, I know PCGS will never correct the situation. This would be a sad trend for incorrect attributions. Another attribution error that has not been correct is the 1938 QDO (FS-21.5) where there is a similar quadrupling in ‘LIBERT’, but also has a doubled profile. To me, the regular profile is a different variety than the double profile. These would so easy to correct, given there are only a handful graded.
Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Dowgie
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I would not surrender a judgment viewing some images, hopefully someone who has also experienced these indicators can straighten this mess out.
Good luck
"Keep your malarkey filter in good operating order" -Walter Breen
Now what do you think? Two different mint marks?
"Keep your malarkey filter in good operating order" -Walter Breen
The last one I had looked like the one on the right.
<< <i>Let's try this comparison.
Now what do you think? Two different mint marks? >>
Yes the coin on the left sold on ebay last night for $150. I almost bid just to return to PCGS, I wish I did. It was in a PCGS attributed holder, MS65 Inverted MM FS-503 (FS-24.6). A few months back, several of this variety hit the pops, a couple MS64s and MS65s. My guess is they all were from the same roll and probably the same incorrect mint mark. There goes the Pops again!
Dowgie
"Keep your malarkey filter in good operating order" -Walter Breen
Dowgie
IMHO, it's not an inverted mm.
Steve
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