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This looks like the correct MM position for the Large Date.
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This looks like the correct MM position for the Large Date. Below are three random, close-up, reverse MM pics of 1842-O quarters that are currently on ebay. Note how the tip of the eagle feather above the MM extends beyond the "O". Also, note the MM's position relative to the below "R" in quarter. On my coin, the "O" is clearly further left of center. Furthermore, the "O" on my coin appears smaller in comparison to these other examples.    Edited by ExoGuy
11/08/2020 05:06 am
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This is not my area,but wasn't all mint marks hand punched on each working die? The placement will vary but still be within tolerance. John1  |
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As already stated MM were hand punched back then. Could not be the same for each die.
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@Zurie .... Thanks! This answers my question. This "variety" has been designated as Briggs 4-F, a distinct die pair.
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I used to collect this series avidly (long time ago), but seem to recall that the MM's on all Large Dates were well to the left of the centered Small Date MM.
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@CoinFrog ... I was never an avid collector of these, but the far left MM seemed unusual to my limited experience with these. I was unable to spot another "4-F" while browsing online. All were centered or to the right a bit. @Zurie .... Briggs nailed it. Anyone interested in Seated coins should get his books, methinks. Thanks, again! |
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great find in the wild. good to see some nice pieces can still be found raw
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Back then all MM's were hand punched into the die.
Normal variety of MM position.
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Posted 11/08/2020 05:02 am
