1951 S Lincoln Cent Mint Marks - Coin Community Forum

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KoinKorny New Member United States 35 Posts	Posted 03/26/2023 7:09 pm I did some internet searching on this coin and couldn't fine anything about a variety of the mint mark position. I found these in circulation years ago but only lately noticed how different they are. One seems in the normal spot, but the other is touching the 5. Any input would be great Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/26/2023 7:16 pm The MM was hand-punched into the die back then, so the position can vary considerably. Report this Post to the Staff
KoinKorny New Member United States 35 Posts	Posted 03/26/2023 7:20 pm OK, thanks for the response and the info. I didn't know that :-) That explains it for sure. Report this Post to the Staff
oddguy Pillar of the Community United States 4135 Posts	Posted 03/26/2023 7:50 pm A coin could have some value if the MM is touching the date. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19155 Posts	Posted 03/26/2023 7:54 pm Agree with Coinfrog. The '53 S Wheat cent also displays interesting positioning of the mint mark. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 03/26/2023 8:05 pm The mints guidance back then was, below the date and to the right of the portrait. As long as it was there, it was good. Report this Post to the Staff
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