1979-S Proof Lincoln Memorial MM Error

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Sgtyork2690 Valued Member United States 88 Posts	Posted 06/13/2024 4:35 pm I can see some S. * Edited by Staff to Add Year / Mintmark / Denomination to Title. It's very important to have in the title. * Report this Post to the Staff

ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19275 Posts	Posted 06/13/2024 4:38 pm Looks to be a 1979 proof cent--of course, minted in San Francisco. That style S is not uncommon on Lincoln proof cents. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 190340 Posts	Posted 06/13/2024 4:39 pm Just a normal Type 1 mint mark. The S punch was pretty worn out by then, so it was replaced mid-year to create the Type 2 mint mark. The punch was replaced again in 1981. The 1981 Type 1 is the same as the 1979 Type 2. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 75437 Posts	Posted 06/13/2024 5:17 pm Jbuck nailed it. I agree with him. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/13/2024 5:24 pm Agree, no big deal. Report this Post to the Staff
Sgtyork2690 Valued Member United States 88 Posts	Posted 06/13/2024 5:32 pm Ok thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 99100 Posts	Posted 06/13/2024 6:04 pm Give this win to jbuck for the first correct answer to this topic.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 06/14/2024 04:21 am http://www.varietyvista.com/09d%20W...20Styles.htm John1 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 190340 Posts	Posted 06/17/2024 11:01 am Quote: Give this win to jbuck for the first correct answer to this topic.. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8844 Posts	Posted 06/18/2024 07:42 am Here is the answer as to why the punch was so worn out. LINK http://www.varietyvista.com/Mystery...%20Punch.htm -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
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