1978 Penny Mint Mark ? - Coin Community Forum

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 6 / Views: 1,759
hankp1 Valued Member United States 143 Posts	Posted 08/25/2025 12:54 pm the mint mark seems Odd ? Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73844 Posts	Posted 08/25/2025 1:00 pm Mint marks used to be punched in by hand, so mint mark positions varied. Edit: The mint mark looks completely normal. It's just showing circulation flattening from circulation wear. I'd suggest researching and studying real errors on error-ref.com. Errers and Varietys. Edited by Errers and Varietys 08/25/2025 11:45 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95200 Posts	Posted 08/25/2025 1:36 pm maybe a bit of circulation flattening on 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
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 08/25/2025 2:46 pm I see nothing unusual here. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10034 Posts	Posted 08/25/2025 2:46 pm MM just flattened in circulation. Looking for random anomalies on coins and hoping they match up to something collectable will take you a lot more time, wasted effort, and disappointment repeatedly finding out you have nothing but post mint damage, useless Machine Doubling, Die Deterioration, or minor insignificant imperfections (etc.). Spend some initial time at places like error-ref.com, doubleddie.com, varietyvista.com, conecaonline.org, coppercoins.com etc. to find what actual and collectable coin errors look like. A good way to start is, for instance, get a box of penny rolls from the bank and separate the coins by date and mint mark. Go to varietyvista.com and, date by date, use the reference there to see what errors are known for that specific coin/mint mark. Look for those specific errors/varieties using the pictures provided. After doing this for awhile you will KNOW what an actual error looks like and not have to waste time on face value and damaged coins. :) How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halves https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15398 Posts	Posted 08/26/2025 05:12 am I see a normal circulated cent. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
snailking1 Pillar of the Community United States 1244 Posts	Posted 08/26/2025 08:02 am Hello Hankp1, I'm fairly new, too. I've also learned a lot, right here! I try to look at almost every post, and read the opinions and suggested references. Everyone here has been fantastic in helping me learn!! Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 6 / Views: 1,759

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.28 seconds to rattle this change.