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JJPARKER_ONLINE New Member United States 11 Posts	Posted 09/24/2008 10:32 pm Could I have some informed opinions on the attached photos of the mint mark on a 1938 Buffalo nickel. I purchased it from a dealer who said it was the 1938 D/S; however, under my microscope there appears to be two distinct 'D's over the 'S'. If so, would this be considered a double D over S? I'm still experimenting with photographing coins under my microscope using an external light source, so I apologize in advance for the quality of the photos. I used a couple of different colored light sources to see if the details of the mint mark would be more visible. Thank you for your time. Report this Post to the Staff

InfiniteInterest Pillar of the Community United States 673 Posts	Posted 09/24/2008 11:16 pm From what I can see in the pics, it does match the pic in the Cherry Pickers Guide for the D/D/D/S. Initially an "S" Mint Mark was punched, and then three subsequent "D" Mint Marks over it, very cool ! And a good catch, it should carry a better premium correctly attributed. Listed as Breen 2656 or FS 5c- 020.5. And Welcome to the Forum ! As for the pics, they are not bad. A bit to small, but good detail. Take a look in the Photography forum for some tips, and always crop to the coin so you can get them as big as possible. Good Luck ! Edited by InfiniteInterest 09/24/2008 11:20 pm Report this Post to the Staff
foundinrolls Pillar of the Community United States 3507 Posts	Posted 09/25/2008 01:11 am Hi, YES:-) Sometimes called a D/S, this die variety is indeed a D/D/D/S The pictures worked well. Thanks, Bill Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 09/25/2008 01:47 am I like that! Report this Post to the Staff
daviscfad Pillar of the Community United States 4541 Posts	Posted 09/25/2008 10:47 am learn something new everyday Report this Post to the Staff
chuckster 125 Pillar of the Community United States 4113 Posts	Posted 09/25/2008 12:12 pm Very Nice! Report this Post to the Staff
BJ Neff Pillar of the Community United States 526 Posts	Posted 09/25/2008 4:41 pm One must remember that there are actually five D over S mint marks for this year, three of which do have multiple Ds. If you are inclined to purchase one, OMM-001 is the one to buy and commands the highest premium. A very careful inspection is also needed to be sure that it is indeed OMM-001. BJ Neff Report this Post to the Staff
JJPARKER_ONLINE New Member United States 11 Posts	Posted 09/25/2008 9:28 pm Thanks for all the responses. Could someone tell what the term OMM-001 refers to? Thanks again. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/25/2008 9:33 pm OMM = (Over Mint Mark) 001= (Die one.) Report this Post to the Staff
JJPARKER_ONLINE New Member United States 11 Posts	Posted 10/29/2008 10:50 pm I've gotten the 1938 D/S back from ANACS and they have designated it as a 1938 D/S OMM-1 MS 63. Does the over mint mark and die number 1 designation mean that this coin is a D/D/D/S variety? Also, where is the best source of information regarding scarcity and valuation of this coin? Thank you. Report this Post to the Staff
TreasHunt Pillar of the Community United States 2540 Posts	Posted 10/30/2008 06:46 am Looks like a great find. And the correct variety. jj: There are quite a few varieties for this over mint mark, check yours against the listed varieties. Report this Post to the Staff
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