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Valued Member
United States
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Why is the s mint mark so close to the 5 in the date. I have another 1953 s that is not nearly that close. I included a picture of the other 1953 s for comparison fist pic is the one in question. In the second pic is that doubling I see on the 9,5,3 and the y in liberty?   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The mintmarks were hand punched until 1990....they can be all over the place.
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Valued Member
 United States
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amida17 thank you for that tid bit what about the doubling I am wishing for
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Tough call on the DBLing your seeing . Personally cant make it out looking at the photos .. Did you happen to check out CopperCoins link about Hub Vs Machine Doubling ? If not . I really suggest reading it and re-reading it .Print it and read on rainy days just to get it to STICK he has the Drawing also to go along with his "Explanation" He is one of the BEST in the error coin aspect (My honest opinion). I'm always referring to it(daily or whenever roll hunting) Priceless info just take a bit to get used to the difference - Here is his Post- Machine Vs Hub Doubling -- ENJOY  http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/...PIC_ID=51410 Best of luck -  Phil \m/ Edited by tatt2ed13
05/16/2012 04:33 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Is the "S" touching the "5"...I know there are mint tolerances..but if it is touching it might be worth something...
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I was thinking the same thing Jayman931, looks like the mint ark is touching the 5. If it is it would be something!!
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Valued Member
United States
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Jayman931 no it is super close but not there. I have a 1953 s that is even closer but again nothing touching I mean 1952 s
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05/16/2012 1:48 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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A lot nicer when they are RPMs:  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's a real nice one Coop. Is the coin all Red ?
Also looks like it has a connection to the tail of the five.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Coop always amazes....Kinda looks like that "1" is doubled NW on your coin coop...
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
62064 Posts |
It is A nice red in color. No doubled die. Just a very nice coin I bought years ago.
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United States
126 Posts |
so your saying mr coop that the s mint mark on your coin is not doubled I must be seeing things because it sure looks doubled to me
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United States
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Only the mint-mark is doubled. It's known as an RPM (re-punched mintmark). The doubling occurred when the mint-mark was added to the die. A doubled die occurs when the die is first made.
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United States
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thank you captain that clears it up then.
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