Error Mintmark, what does it look like to you???

Rodius · February 20, 2007 10:23AM

I sent this in for a s/d mint mark. It came back as a regualr MM.

Here is a close up of the MM in question...photo by truview from PCGS

Full view of the coin...truview from PCGS

What do you all think?

Rodius · February 20, 2007 11:39AM

Help..I need help with this.

jmj3esq · February 20, 2007 11:48AM

Looks like a re-punched S mintmark. I am no expert though. That sure is an odd obverse strike. Very weak in some places and what is goin on with Jeff's neck?

mrpaseo · February 20, 2007 12:02PM

I'm no expert but does that look like a struck thru or die clash?

dcamp78 · February 20, 2007 6:34PM

Something looks funky with that S. It looks like doubling on the S or something like that.
I'd have to have it in hand to tell for sure though...

Rodius · February 20, 2007 10:50PM

The shot of Jefferson portrait on the '54 is very weak and could be another error as pointed out by mrpaseo. I posted another jeff to compare the two strikes.

<< <i>I sent this in for a s/d mint mark. It came back as a regualr MM.

Here is a close up of the MM in question...photo by truview from PCGS

Full view of the coin...truview from PCGS

Comparing two different shots of Jefferson Obverse. The '54 does look odd like a strike through or a very worn die. Interesting stuff

What do you all think? >>

Fairlaneman · February 20, 2007 11:02PM

It looks like a 54 S/S west RPM #3.

Ken

seanq · February 20, 2007 11:50PM

Looks like a normal S mintmark for the time period. I'm not sure if it was die deterioration or damage to the punch itself, but many early 50's S-mint coins look like they have RPMs to the north or west.

I can't find a picture of the S/D OMM, but the D mintnark extends well below the S and the bottom serif is fully formed, even in later die states. If no one updates the thread with a pic I'll try to grab one of my example this evening.

Sean Reynolds

lathmach · February 21, 2007 4:52AM

What do you all think? Rodius

What I think is you wasted your money sending it in.

Ray

Rodius · February 21, 2007 9:07AM

<< <i>What do you all think? Rodius

What I think is you wasted your money sending it in.

Ray >>

You might be right

gonzer · February 21, 2007 9:08AM

Normal "S" IMO.

Rodius · February 21, 2007 9:13AM

Okay the mintmark looks odd and take a look at the obverse strike. Seems odd compared to a "normal strike"

yellowjacket · February 21, 2007 9:17AM

Die erosion my good friend.

Garrow

Shamika · February 21, 2007 9:41AM

<< <i>Die erosion my good friend. >>

Bingo! I do not believe it's an RPM or OMM. It's simple die erosion.

messydesk · February 21, 2007 10:00AM

<< <i>Die erosion my good friend.

Garrow >>

Although the die erosion is much more pronounced on the obverse.

coppercoins · February 21, 2007 10:40PM

The mintmark is completely normal, as is the strike. The obverse die was very well worn which does change the amount of detail and appearance of the details on the resulting coins. Nothing at all indicates error or die variety on your coin.

Athena · February 22, 2007 12:37AM

It looks quite normal to me.

Error Mintmark, what does it look like to you???

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