1947-S Dime - Large Mintmark - Coin Community Forum

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Vaslin Pillar of the Community United States 914 Posts	Posted 05/30/2007 1:14 pm After reading the wonderful CherryPicker's Guide v2 over the weekend, I have encountered about 10 or so coins that I would like to post. I'm definitely a newbie when it comes to varieties and really don't even know where to begin looking. After going thru several 1947-S dimes, one of them stood out. This mintmark is at least 2x the size of the other mintmarks. Where can I find out more information on this occurrence? Thanks in advance for your assistance and comments! Report this Post to the Staff

Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 05/30/2007 1:51 pm The sans-serif S is listed as rare in Breens encyclopedia #3704 His notes indicate that the MM style may have been intended for a coinage of a different country . There are actually three different styles of MM listed for this year ,,trumpet tailed,knob tailed and the Sans-serif like the one you have pictured ,, it is also noted that this is the only year with such a MM as this one. Welcome to the forum !! Metalman Report this Post to the Staff
Vaslin Pillar of the Community United States 914 Posts	Posted 05/30/2007 2:21 pm Thanks Metalman!! I truly appreciate the response. I just searched Amazon for 'Breen's Encyclopedia' and found the lovely price of $178. I think I need to get a second job and mow a few lawns first. Report this Post to the Staff
Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 05/30/2007 2:36 pm I appreciated the pic and the question !! I learned something also !! indicated by the fact I had to go to the books for an answer !! I dont have one of these in my collection !! I will soon remedy that next opportunity I get !! Metalman Report this Post to the Staff
scoutjim99 Pillar of the Community United States 4589 Posts	Posted 05/30/2007 3:06 pm Metalman is right you have to love your Breen Report this Post to the Staff
BRUCE 1947 Pillar of the Community United States 834 Posts	Posted 05/31/2007 10:48 pm Thanks for the picture I did not know that, now I have something else to look for. Bruce. Report this Post to the Staff
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