Unknown Coin - O Mintmark From 1975

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heidijo27 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 01/13/2016 2:56 pm Hi all - I was going through my coin collection and discovered a unique coin. I have a 1975 penny in an uncirculated set (the 1975 uncirculated coin set) and it is stamped with a very clear 'O' for the mintmark. The New Orleans mint closed in 1909... somehow this penny was struck with the wrong mint mark. Has anyone heard of this happening? I'm unable to find ANY information online. It seems it never happens or something. Also, it is a very circular, thin O and it is printed to the bottom right of the year 1975. Very close to the side of the penny. Please let me know - any help is greatly appreciated! * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Edited by heidijo27 01/13/2016 3:25 pm Report this Post to the Staff

bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 01/13/2016 3:50 pm heidijo27, to CCF. Without a doubt, if it is a 1975 cent with a O mint mark the O is a D. A picture would help as a learning tool. Report this Post to the Staff
heidijo27 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 01/13/2016 4:03 pm It is 100% not a D. I will post a picture this evening. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 01/13/2016 7:55 pm A photo would be great. Otherwise we will probably all say it's a D. Report this Post to the Staff
heidijo27 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 01/13/2016 10:16 pm Report this Post to the Staff
heidijo27 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 01/13/2016 10:16 pm I can't tell if its raised up or not. If it is, its minimal. Report this Post to the Staff
Fuzzy317 Moderator United States 14463 Posts	Posted 01/13/2016 10:23 pm It doesn't look like a mint mark, sorry to say. Only looks like a spot, maybe from water, grease, or contact with the film covering it. Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54280 Posts	Posted 01/15/2016 07:20 am The New Orleans mint reopened in 1975 for one year to strike Lincoln Cents in commemoration of the 147th anniversary of Lincoln's visit to that city. Unfortunately, the staff was new and poorly trained, and they put the mint mark in a spot never, ever used on any other Lincoln Cent in history. Upon discovery of this matter, all the employees were fired, the mint re-closed, and an attempt was made to recall the coins to remove the mint mark. They put a drop of acid on the O to dissolve it. They were then released back into circulation as if they had been struck by the Philadelphia Mint. :) Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 01/15/2016 08:28 am I always like someone who can spin a good yarn! My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Report this Post to the Staff
batboy Pillar of the Community United States 650 Posts	Posted 01/15/2016 09:10 am It's not a mint mark. It's in the wrong place. We will need a closer look to tell what it is for sure, but it's probably post mint damage ( PMD) of some sort. Report this Post to the Staff
BStrauss3 Pillar of the Community United States 4589 Posts	Posted 01/15/2016 09:16 am heidijo27: Welcome to CCF. I don't know why people decided they had to mess with you, but sarcasm is - after all - an under appreciated art form. Your coin, as Fuzzy said, has a spot not a mint mark. It just happens to be roughly circular and near where a mint mark would have been placed. If you look at it with a magnifying glass from about 45 degrees you will see it's flat. But hey, welcome to CCF and please stick around! -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ Edited by BStrauss3 01/15/2016 09:18 am Report this Post to the Staff
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