1987-D Lincoln - Lazy D Mintmark - Coin Community Forum

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ConfederateHalf Valued Member United States 79 Posts	Posted 03/03/2015 9:46 pm I found this coin while roll searching and could not help but notice how cock-eyed the mintmark is. It looks like it's about to fall over to the right. I've nicknamed it the "Lazy D." Obviously an employee at the mint failed to properly align the mintmark punch prior to striking it into the die. Is this considered a "variety" and does it have any value? Here's a close-up pic: Report this Post to the Staff

SilverStackerKid Pillar of the Community United States 6478 Posts	Posted 03/03/2015 10:47 pm Within the mints standards. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/04/2015 12:31 am I've seen it's older Brother: Report this Post to the Staff
Silverworld11 Pillar of the Community 613 Posts	Posted 03/04/2015 05:10 am Normal misalignment stamping the Die. Unless it touches the date or far more misalignment takes place is when rare and premium takes place. Report this Post to the Staff
ConfederateHalf Valued Member United States 79 Posts	Posted 03/04/2015 11:11 pm Thanks to all for your responses. Think I'll hold on to this one, just as a curiosity piece. Report this Post to the Staff
Silverworld11 Pillar of the Community 613 Posts	Posted 03/05/2015 01:08 am Your Welcome. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/05/2015 01:45 am I found a mint mark that was real low as well. It was/is in a mint set. Report this Post to the Staff
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