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1944-S Mercury Dime Mintmarks (Is this one inverted?)
There are many inverted mint marks listed for 1945-S on Mercs: http://doubleddie.com/1179161.html
I found this one, thought it looked odd, but can't find anything on inverted 1944-S's
Looking at many examples on eBay and Heritage, I noticed they used a few different styles of "S" mintmarks, and even found a match to this without anything mentioned as being inverted.
Anyone have a few close-ups of different 44-S to compare? Is this just one of the basic mintmarks for the year?


I found this one, thought it looked odd, but can't find anything on inverted 1944-S's
Looking at many examples on eBay and Heritage, I noticed they used a few different styles of "S" mintmarks, and even found a match to this without anything mentioned as being inverted.
Anyone have a few close-ups of different 44-S to compare? Is this just one of the basic mintmarks for the year?



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"You Suck Award" - February, 2015
Discoverer of 1919 Mercury Dime DDO - FS-101
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<< <i>In my opinion, it looks as if the left side of the upper loop got smooshed and that made the upper left look as if it is upside down, symmetrically. >>
There is a hit there, which I think exaggerates the upside down part for sure. The image below I think matches what mine would have looked like long ago - kind of a trumpet tail, but looking at the 1945 Inverted MMs at the link in the OP, the smaller open space section at the bottom of the S versus the top was more what was my wonder as to being inverted.
EDIT: 2 other types of MM on 44-S's:
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For instance the 1942-Trumpet Tail S is not viewed as significant in the CPG whereas the 1943-Trumpet Tail S is. Strange, I know.
As for this coin, it does look interesting but because it is a circulated example that opens itself up to hits and metal movement,
it is harder to be sure. I'll try to do some digging to see if I can find anything else. There is of course the 1942-Inverted S.
Below is a pic I put together that shows those differences.
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
Looking through Dr. Wiles' e-book, seems this is a
MMS-005 (Straight Serifs) used in 1943 and 1944.
http://varietyvista.com/Mercury%20Dime%20Files/San%20Francisco%20Mintmark%20Styles.htm
The smaller pocket within the "S" at the bottom versus the top is normal for this year. On other years, it could be the inverted MM.
I bought one of those red 2x2 boxes full of circulated mercs sight-unseen at coin club last week (100 or so) but nothing near as interesting as the last oddity box.
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Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
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<< <i>It looks like you are having fun with dimes. >>
I have fun with anything really - just a matter of finding them locally (I'm in a remote area).
I really need to upgrade my loupes and maybe get into a dino-lite though, my eyes are starting to get old.
"You Suck Award" - February, 2015
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