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Were Morgan Mint Marks Hand Punched?

The 'O' on this 1898 tilts a little to the right. Is this common? Thanks!

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  • yes - all mint marks on all coins were punched until sometime in the late 1980's/1990's.

    Nice coin bytheway. image
  • All the way up till then?!I remember getting a 1973D Lincoln cent in a roll with the date and 'Liberty' and the mintmark smaller than the other one I found in there,is this normal?Should I've keep em'?
  • Thanks dog!

    BTW, nice cigar. Is that a diamond crown? image
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