1985 P Jefferson Nickel Mint Mark Anomaly?

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Dough101 Valued Member United States 399 Posts	Posted 01/26/2025 6:29 pm Take a look at these two Jefferson nickels. The P mint mark seems to be different. Report this Post to the Staff

HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24956 Posts	Posted 01/26/2025 6:52 pm There's nothing unusual about them. Through 1989, mint marks were punched by hand into the working dies. As such, there was some variability in the exact location where it was placed. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94812 Posts	Posted 01/26/2025 6:58 pm yes, there was no exact location for the MMs except that they were to be 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 Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73717 Posts	Posted 01/26/2025 7:18 pm Mint mark positions varied, since they used to be punched by hand into the dies. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34396 Posts	Posted 01/26/2025 7:30 pm @dou, the advice we usually give is that if the mintmark is touching some other design element, then it is far enough away from the ideal spot to produce a numismatic premium. Otherwise, it is worth face value, but still interesting to provide a learning opportunity for how the mint made coins during this time period. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10484 Posts	Posted 01/26/2025 9:28 pm Quote: The P mint mark seems to be different. They are exactly the same - just in different locations! Report this Post to the Staff
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