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Valued Member
Australia
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Just coming back from my lunch break I decide to look at the coins I got back in change and here is a 'S' mint marked Korean War $1 coin. https://www.rarecoin.com.au/product/424There is a nice gap filler that I didnt know I needed. Thought I would share it with you Gecko |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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This coin was not made for circulation.
Lucky you
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Valued Member
 Australia
278 Posts |
YAY!
Thanks for that!
I was rather happy to find that one in change!
Pity they charge $10 each now or else I would be putting more into circulation.
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Valued Member
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Genuine 03 Korea mobile press S are rare as hens teeth,the main press coins can be bought for $5
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Valued Member
Australia
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Yeah it is a genuine 'S' stamped so that makes me happier.
Pity it does have circulation marks though now I know that.
I am hoping to have a new macro lens for my camera soon so I will add pics if they are wanted.
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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For 2003 Mint Mark coins, there are 2 versions, and you need to know exactly what you're looking for. One type is done on a large press in Canberra, and the others are done on a portable (mobile) press at certain locations around Australia. With the portable type, the Mint Mark is added to an existing coin. If the 'S' is just a raised 'S' on it's own, not inside a circle, you have a coin from the Main Presses in Canberrra. If the 'S' is inside a small incused circle, you have a Portable Press coin that had the 'S' added, most likely at the Royal Easter Show in 2003. Gees, I hope I have that right, but if I'm wrong, someone will be sure to correct me.  life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Good point, have a look at my tutorial page to familiarise your self with the right terminology for mint marks, privy marks and counter stamps.
Link below
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hi nancy both main press coin and mobile press coins had the sunken incuse mintmark,the mobile press generally had a weaker strike from lower pressure than main press
Mobiles were struck at Sydney ANDA on April 4 2003,Brisbane ANDA on May 23 2003 and Melbourne Royal Agriculture Show September 18 2003
The previous year,2002 outback mobiles were the first to have the incused mintmarks,the main press C had a raised mintmark.The S B and M mintmarks from the main press were incuse as well but had a stronger strike,this coin was circulated with no mintmark
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Valued Member
Australia
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ok after all this chatter, I think I will have to get my macro lens and tripod out and try and get a good pic of it for you all!
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