I Found A 1987-D Cent With What I Think The Mint Mark Is Lower Than It Should Be On The Coin

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tencentpenny Pillar of the Community United States 795 Posts	Posted 06/01/2024 2:30 pm Here is a photo of the 1987-D cent I found. I suspect the mint mark is lower on the coin, also I tried to upload a picture of a regular 1987-D cent, but it said the file was too large. Report this Post to the Staff

Tacc Pillar of the Community United States 3535 Posts	Posted 06/01/2024 3:32 pm That is a low placement for a mint mark, but I believe it fits into regular mint tolerance's. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/01/2024 3:52 pm Agree, nothing special. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15409 Posts	Posted 06/01/2024 4:43 pm Mint marks were hand punched into individual working dies until 1990. Given the billions of coins produced every year - and the need for thousands of working dies - this resulted in what you would expect, a wide range of mint mark positions. Your 1987-D cent is an example of this hand punched variability. Sure, it's lower than most mint mark locations of that era - but within expected location tolerances and there is nothing about it that brings your cent a numismatic premium. Save it as a curiosity if you like it. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15409 Posts	Posted 06/01/2024 4:47 pm Quote: also I tried to upload a picture of a regular 1987-D cent, but it said the file was too large. Do a better job of cropping the unneeded and distracting background in the photo. The large striped wood surface takes up more than 50% of the image you show and adds nothing of value to the discussion. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
tencentpenny Pillar of the Community United States 795 Posts	Posted 06/01/2024 5:03 pm Thank you everyone for your answers, and sorry about my wooden desk in the background, I am not good with pictures. Edited by tencentpenny 06/01/2024 5:04 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95443 Posts	Posted 06/01/2024 5:05 pm @ tencent: you have been here since 2018 - I would think that you would know better and to make sure your images were properly cropped.. However, that said, the MM is in the usual expected location (under the date) 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 Edited by Dearborn 06/01/2024 5:06 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/01/2024 7:09 pm Dearborn echoes my thoughts. C'mon, @tencent. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19144 Posts	Posted 06/01/2024 7:22 pm All said, nice woodgrain on the desk. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73945 Posts	Posted 06/01/2024 10:02 pm Mint marks used to be punched in by hand, so mint mark positions varied. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
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