1954-S Mint Mark Connected To The 5 On The Date

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arby96 Pillar of the Community United States 2111 Posts	Posted 12/06/2021 7:10 pm Here is a 1954S that the Mint mark is connected to the 5 on the date, I believe its a die gouge that causes this? Does not appear to be a die crack. I believe cracks are more of a jagged line? "LOVE THE HUNT!" Edited by arby96 12/06/2021 7:12 pm Report this Post to the Staff

sheldius Pillar of the Community United States 1204 Posts	Posted 12/06/2021 7:12 pm Die crack or die gouge. Very minor. But nice looking coin. Edited by sheldius 12/06/2021 7:12 pm Report this Post to the Staff
arby96 Pillar of the Community United States 2111 Posts	Posted 12/06/2021 7:13 pm Sheldius you are quick, Oops its loaded now, I don't think is was up very long, LOL "LOVE THE HUNT!" Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34453 Posts	Posted 12/06/2021 7:16 pm Could be a gouge, but my money is on a die crack based on its placement coming off the tip of that number 5. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 98876 Posts	Posted 12/06/2021 8:33 pm Nice little crack. good eye. 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
kenwright396 Pillar of the Community United States 1173 Posts	Posted 12/07/2021 08:06 am Nice example of a die crack IMHO Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 12/07/2021 3:25 pm 1954 was a bad [or good] year for die chips, brakes and cracks. Some of them almost obliterate the 9 5 and s. Report this Post to the Staff
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