1942-S Mercury Dime, Probable Imm (Fs-501).

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Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6464 Posts	Posted 04/10/2024 3:54 pm Obverse and reverse first, then four mint mark images at 0-90-180-270 to the light. The bump along the inner curve of the S is only visible on some images. The mint mark also took an unfortunate circulation knock on the top termination. The position and shape are an adequate match for FS-501. Edit: I had originally posted: I think it is not out of the question that this is a trumpet tail that has taken some coincidental circulation wear. But that thought is definitely incorrect—there are no serifs that protrude to the outside on a trumpet tail mint mark. This example is 100% a serif-S mint mark, regardless of orientation. Edited by Brandmeister 04/10/2024 3:59 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/10/2024 3:58 pm This is the correct positioning of the mintmark, not inverted, Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6464 Posts	Posted 04/10/2024 4:27 pm Indeed? The gap between the top looks considerably larger than the bottom, and the bump seems present. At least compared to the PCGS examples. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95018 Posts	Posted 04/11/2024 7:51 pm Is it possible that the hit on the top of the MM is altering the spacing of the MM? 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
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6464 Posts	Posted 04/13/2024 12:36 am That is entirely possible. My understanding is that the normal orientation has a smaller gap on top than on the bottom. Here the top seems to have a larger gap. I could be wrong, of course. This coin has seen some wear. Report this Post to the Staff
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