1946 S LWC W/Mmv-006 (Scarce)

Might be 006, but a goner whatever it is.

For MMS-006 this it is the part to look for. I can not determinate from actual photos.

Perhaps I will update after conservation efforts. I have made many worse than this come back to life without aggressive measures returning them to a natural state. Takes time and effort. Most of that is crud!
It only takes one naysayers to discourage some people. I have seen many new members never come back lately.
Encouragement will always prevail over criticism. Right/ Wrong!
I regret posting this find.

@Dowhat: Don't be discouraged by some of the comments - I get what you are saying. Most of the folks here will just be brutally honest in THEIR OWN opinion. right or wrong.
Yes some new member stop in and leave - I did the exact same thing - I joined in 2020 then disappeared for a full year before coming back and staying.
Your coin IS in rough condition, It quite possibly be exactly what you say it is. It does need some care and careful conservation for us to see the MM better without the darkness and shadows.
In addition the MM does look the have taken a few hits, which can change the appearance, It does not change that it could be the 006.
I'm excited for you, please try to get some of the gunk off the surface and repost it here.

I did not mean to offend. I just don't believe this coin can be restored to a natural-appearing surface.

Appears to be MMS-006 but that in itself does not make your coin scarce. The scarce MMS-006 is the die with the inverted mint mark. where the ball is on bottom. Here is the VV listing. http://varietyvista.com/01a%20LC%20...6SIMM001.htm

Here is what I have learned.
According to VV, three punches were used that year. 1. MMS-004 Serif/Trumpet tail, 2. MMS-004 Ball Serif, with flat end on tail, 3. MMS-007,Sans serif.
VV notes that MM-006 is "scarce". This can be illustrated by the fact that of the 52 attributed RPM's on Coppercoins, only one MMS-006 is listed, that being 01-025. The Coin I presented is not 01-025.

Appears to be MMS-006 but that in itself does not make your coin scarce. The scarce MMS-006 is the die with the inverted mint mark. where the ball is on bottom. Here is the VV listing

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Latest, stating it is not scarce contradicts VV analysis. You point to the 1946 S (inverted). The only example of an inverted MM for LWC. You are incorrect in stating that this coin is scarce. It is in fact extremely rare! Perhaps due to the fact that it happens to be the scarce to find MMS-006, Ball Serif as you pointed out. Were it MMS-004 or MMS-007 that was inverted many more examples of the variety would exist compared to MMS-006.
I have cleaned the mintmark up a bit and have no doubt it is MMS-006.
Silviosi, the area you circled is not the focal point. It may appear to you to be a RPM but that is not the issue here. As I stated earlier, CC lists only one RPM for MMS-006 and this it not it. I believe what you are pointing out is a characteristic of the punch.
Granted, the coin is not in great shape, none the less a bit hard to acquire. I was never aware of it until now. Perhaps I will come across a nicer one in the future now that I know to look for it.