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I guess. Is this something special?  |
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In a thread from a few years ago, merclover posted a pic of a "trumpet-tailed" S. Yours does not look like this published image. http://goccf.com/t/369653Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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11/09/2023 10:17 pm
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does look like a "knob-tail"...
Thanks for the reference Hondo...
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 As I suspected. The "knob tail" posted on that older thread is actually a 1945-S Mercury dime Inverted Mint Mark FS-504. You won't find that variety on PCGS (yet), but you can check out the images on Variety Vista: Variety Vista 1945-S 10c FS-504Edited by Brandmeister
11/09/2023 11:52 pm
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As a side note, you should check for the die crack through the ERI of America. I think I can see it between E and R on your coin, but it's a little more than I can make my eyes see. The FS-511 listing on Variety Vista looks to be a coin in really rough shape. You might consider offering Dr. Wiles a chance to upgrade his images. Yours looks like it also might be a considerably earlier die state. |
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<<<To my knowledge, there is no such thing as a "knob tail" mint mark.>>> Guess I didn't either till reading the clicked on post...oops! Looking at the PCGS mint mark comparison... "Note lack of serifs" https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin...s-511/145552You are correct Sir! We have a bingo we have a bingo we have a bingo...take it to a neutral tabel... Nice eye and and good find! smat Edited by smat45
11/10/2023 12:08 am
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Thank you all for taking the time to help me out! Here is a photo of the die crack area. This will help me in the future with this variety. I feel like I missed one of these FS-511's a few months ago in high grade - 66/67 fsb - because I was unsure. <kickself>  |
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Nice picture of the marker, and congratulations on picking a cherry. =)
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Nice example!  |
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I picked up another FS-511 Trumpet Tail. I go over a year and don't see any across all grades, then two pop up just weeks apart. PCGS MS65. Fantastic! |
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