Why Are These 3 Denver Mint Marks Considered The Same Design?

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3193zd Valued Member United States 292 Posts	Posted 04/13/2017 09:47 am So these are 1964 quarters and there was only one style of mint mark used for this year. Can someone explain how these 3 mint marks are from the same punch? There is hardly any wear on these coins. so damage to the mark I don't think comes into play. The left sides have different curves to the back and the size of the openings are all different. The serifs at the back of the D all seem different. The tallest center cutout design seems to have a straight back no curve. I was told the outside shape is the same so they are from the same design. Just trying to understand how one punch with different pressure can make these different looks. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/13/2017 10:30 am I doubt if only one punch was made. One style of MM in different stages of wear is my thought. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
3193zd Valued Member United States 292 Posts	Posted 04/13/2017 10:56 am I'm sorry, one design style not one punch, created all these? I assume I have the newer one on top to the older one? Now does this wear come from punching the mint mark on the die, or from wear stamping the actual coin? Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/13/2017 12:59 pm Both. One style of MM is not uncommon. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Halo1st Pillar of the Community United States 2775 Posts	Posted 04/13/2017 1:34 pm with John1. Though I came up short referencing 1964D mint mark Styles. Might take into account the depth of a hand punched mint mark on the dies can very in appearance as well. Deeper equals thicker and or bolder. Lighter equals thinner and or lessor. Thanks, Doug. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 04/13/2017 4:31 pm I agree. The depth does have an affect on the mint marks. This being hand one, it is not precise. All the same design/style. Just different depth and angles punched. Report this Post to the Staff
3193zd Valued Member United States 292 Posts	Posted 04/13/2017 6:04 pm Thanks Guys. Report this Post to the Staff
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