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Hello! I recently noticed something odd on a 1972 Kennedy half dollar, and I'm hoping that the experts here will be able to advise me concerning whether or not it's relevant. As you will see in the attached photos, there is no mint mark in the usual place on this coin, but there is something resembling an upside down / backwards D floating between the I and the B in "Liberty". Before exploring this further, I guess my first question would be: Would this sort of misplacement even be within the realm of possible errors for this type of coin? Thank you for your help!!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks altered. Possible damage on the reverse (not shown) maybe the issue.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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 to the CCF The no mm simply means it was produced by the Philadelphia Mint. Always show both sides of a coin when making inquires, this can be important in diagnosing what is wrong with a coin. Correct typo
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12/09/2021 4:27 pm
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United States
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to the Community!
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New Member
United States
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Thanks for your reply! I'm aware that no mm indicates production at the Pholadelphia mint, I'm just wondering if that D could possibly be a mis-positioned Denver mint mark. I know it's a long-shot, but thought it was worth asking about! I tried to upload more than one photo to my original post, but I'm brand new to this forum and failed to figure out how to do it. Will keep trying! Thanks again!
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New Member
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I'm posting this for a second time, with additional photos: Hello! I recently noticed something odd on a 1972 Kennedy half dollar, and I'm hoping that the experts here will be able to advise me concerning whether or not it's relevant. As you will see in the attached photos, there is no mint mark in the usual place on this coin, but there is something resembling an upside down / backwards D floating between the I and the B in "Liberty". Before exploring this further, I guess my first question would be: Would this sort of misplacement even be within the realm of possible errors for this type of coin? Thank you for your help!!   20211209170825_B143AF13-2C9E-42FC-BFD7-0A1F09E4BD53.jpg 211209171041_BE7BB0BD-AE82-4518-9603-E938F6CB20A1.jpg |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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In the box you use to type the message you want to post, you will find just below it are 3 smaller boxes you can click on:  post New Reply Preview and Switch To Full Reply Click to switch to full reply and you will see new options for posting one of which is uploading pictures. So! Look forward to seeing new pictures of this coin, nice and close of the areas of interest and please the reverse as well |
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New Member
United States
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Thank you! I tried to add photos to the original post, but failed miserably (total newbie). That would be great if a nice mod could help me out!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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don't be afraid to click on buttons and explore the forum, you can't hurt it much - like delete the forum..
At the very bottom of the forum lists you can find an area for 'testing' I use it frequently myself.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you read in your original post, I posted how to post up new pictures to a current topic.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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But it looks like some heat was applied to this coin with a pin point torch or something.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Here's a book I recommend for all, beginner to advance collectors. Lots of clear pictures and explanation helping to clarify if you have real error or post mint damage.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is a great book, Thanks Mac!
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Posted 12/09/2021 4:13 pm
