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Pillar of the Community
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Yes it is normal. Before 1990 the mint mark was punched into each die by hand so the location varied.
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The mint marks were hand punched on each working die until 1990 so placement will vary. Yours also shows split copper plating. We would rather you use a memory card than post photos of your scopes monitor screen. John1  |
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Is this common for a mint mark to be in different places under the dates? Yes since as noted, the mintmarks were placed on the dies by hand. Pretty much as long as the mintmark isn't touching anything else, then there is no numismatic premium for it being out of place. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Bedrock of the Community
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Agree with all above. Hand-placed mint marks (those rascals) contributed to the overall character of coinage.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
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Before 1990 all the mintmarks where hand punched into the die in different locations. After 1990 they are part of the design, so they will not be in different locations.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Two of your coins have split plating.  |
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Yes I'll get a card and learn the correct way to post pics. I'm also going to educate myself on what split copper plating is. This is a super exciting new world of collecting pennies. Oddly I'm not trying to make a quick buck, I just love the challenger of finding interesting Pennies. Currently I have 6 of the Super 7 1982 pennies(I'm not looking for the 8th unicorn 82' D small date bronze penny, but Ya never know). Between these forums and searching I think I've found a great hobby. You all are an amazing wealth of info, thanks for helping me understand the wonderful world of Lincoln Pennies.
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I think I've found a great hobby. You all are an amazing wealth of info, thanks for helping me understand the wonderful world of Lincoln Pennies.  I'm glad you are here! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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