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NewP from Sacramento - 1974-S Silver Proof IKE w/MMS-1
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Here's one for those of you that think IKE's may not be all that interesting. A 1974-S Silver Proof with Mintmark Style 1. I buy these whenever I see them.
In 1974, the San francisco mintmark that had been in use since 1968 was replaced with a new style of mintmark which had three varieties which gave a total of 4 different mintmark styles for the 1974-S Silver Proof Eisenhower Dollar.
Style 1, the original, had loops for the upper serif in the S while the new mintmark, Style 2, had a straight line as the serif in the upper loop. There is also a bulge on the left outside of the upper loop which gives the appearance of an RPM (a notch) but this was simply a defect in the new punch.
Mintmark Style 1
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The Style 2 mintmark came in three varieties:
A regular S with notch
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An S with what appears to be a split in the upper right corner which again gives the appearance of an RPM (new photo's)
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And an actual RPM where the entire upper loop is doubled along with the split in the upper right had corner.
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In James Wiles CONECA Attribution Guyide to Eisenhower Dollars (available for check out from the ANA Library), James states:
"The 1974-S Style 1 mintmark is common except on the silver proof IKE, where is it considered rare with an estimated mintage of less than 10,000."
Good examples of the mintmarks can be seen on the 1973-S Silver Proof (Style 1) and the 1976-S Silver Proof (Style 2)
BTW, the Style 2 mintmark began showing wear late in 1977 but was continued to be used until 1979 where its known as the "Type 1" mintmark. It was replaced with yet another mintmark commonly called the Type 2.
In 1974, the San francisco mintmark that had been in use since 1968 was replaced with a new style of mintmark which had three varieties which gave a total of 4 different mintmark styles for the 1974-S Silver Proof Eisenhower Dollar.
Style 1, the original, had loops for the upper serif in the S while the new mintmark, Style 2, had a straight line as the serif in the upper loop. There is also a bulge on the left outside of the upper loop which gives the appearance of an RPM (a notch) but this was simply a defect in the new punch.
Mintmark Style 1
.. The Style 2 mintmark came in three varieties:
A regular S with notch
.. An S with what appears to be a split in the upper right corner which again gives the appearance of an RPM (new photo's)
.. And an actual RPM where the entire upper loop is doubled along with the split in the upper right had corner.
.. In James Wiles CONECA Attribution Guyide to Eisenhower Dollars (available for check out from the ANA Library), James states:
"The 1974-S Style 1 mintmark is common except on the silver proof IKE, where is it considered rare with an estimated mintage of less than 10,000."
Good examples of the mintmarks can be seen on the 1973-S Silver Proof (Style 1) and the 1976-S Silver Proof (Style 2)
BTW, the Style 2 mintmark began showing wear late in 1977 but was continued to be used until 1979 where its known as the "Type 1" mintmark. It was replaced with yet another mintmark commonly called the Type 2.
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I was thinking about driving up there from the Bay Area, but didn't think it was worth the time or effort given my limited resources at the moment. However, I really like John, and his son, Pete. I purchased my 94-P and 93-S Morgans from John, and was very happy with how I was treated.
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<< <i>19Lyds, are you referring to the McIntosh show that occurred this weekend? Would you mind saying a few words about the show itself?
I was thinking about driving up there from the Bay Area, but didn't think it was worth the time or effort given my limited resources at the moment. However, I really like John, and his son, Pete. I purchased my 94-P and 93-S Morgans from John, and was very happy with how I was treated. >>
If you've been to one McIntosh show you've been to them all. I don't mean to sound callous but I am familiar with most of the dealers there and am constantly asking myself if I've been through their inventory before. I picked up this 74-S from an "unfamiliar" dealer. The price was a bit high but I don;t really dicker with these Style 1 MM coins.
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<< <i>19lyds, I still can't really tell the difference between the different "S" types. Confusing and looks all the same to me. Maybe my eyes aren't good or that I'm not destined to be a Ike collector like you are. >>
Maybe these will help.
Style 1
Style 2a
Style 2c (RPM)
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These are about the only items I picked up which I'll admit to.
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Are these rare or highly desirable?
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<< <i>I can see the difference now, thanks!
Are these rare or highly desirable? >>
In the CONECA Attribution Guide to Eisenhower Dollar Die Varieties, James Wiles states:
"The 1974-S Style 1 Mintmark is common except on the silver proof Ike, where it is considered rare with an estimated mintage of less than 10,000."
Total Silver Proof mintage = 1,306,579
The Style 1 Mintmark also comes in a variety itself called a "Clear S" where the field is visible between the loops of the mintmark.
While < 10,000 certainky is not "rare" territory, they are scarce. Someday, the 1974-S IKE Silver Proof should get specific designations for mintmark styles the same as the 1979 and 1981 proof coins. But.....not today.
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