Misplaced Mint Mark On 1987-D Dime - Coin Community Forum

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A1agrl Valued Member United States 170 Posts	Posted 07/03/2023 2:35 pm I have attached two pictures of separate 1987D dimes for a comparison of mint mark location. The one on the left, the "D" is higher up very far away from the number 7. But the coin on the right, the D is exactly on top of the seven. Can someone please tell me if I have a misplaced mint mark? And, if yes, which coin is the mistake? Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73774 Posts	Posted 07/03/2023 2:48 pm It is a little lower than usual. Mint mark positions varied, since they used to be punched in by hand until 1990. No premium for it, but it's a cool oddity. Errers and Varietys. Edited by Errers and Varietys 07/03/2023 3:22 pm Report this Post to the Staff
A1agrl Valued Member United States 170 Posts	Posted 07/03/2023 3:09 pm Thanks... I'm pretty good at finding cool oddities, even if they have no added value. I noticed the coin on the right is a bit off center, if that's the right term. It is missing most of its right rim. But I think it would be unlikely to make the D shift closer to the date. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73774 Posts	Posted 07/03/2023 3:30 pm The coin on the right has a minor Misaligned Die (MAD). Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/03/2023 3:50 pm E&V calls it. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94992 Posts	Posted 07/03/2023 4:22 pm yep, a manually placed MM was the norm before 1990. any place above the date and below the neck is acceptable. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 07/03/2023 4:34 pm Both are slightly MAD. Not enough to matter. Report this Post to the Staff
Halo1st Pillar of the Community United States 2775 Posts	Posted 07/04/2023 7:27 pm Pending the reverse die strike/alignment is centered. Thanks, Doug. Report this Post to the Staff
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