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makescents9 Valued Member United States 349 Posts	Posted 03/11/2026 2:54 pm Report this Post to the Staff

nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15392 Posts	Posted 03/11/2026 3:12 pm It's higher than we usually see but within an acceptable location for the era of hand punched mint marks during which it was produced. 2x2 worthy IMO as a fun curiosity. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21586 Posts	Posted 03/11/2026 3:37 pm As these were hand punched, anywhere below the date and to the right of the chest is acceptable. Yours is a little higher than usual but with probably close to a million minted, it would not be rare. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 03/11/2026 3:39 pm Quote: It's higher than we usually see but within an acceptable location for the era of hand punched mint marks during which it was produced. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 94892 Posts	Posted 03/11/2026 4:07 pm As long that it is under the date and not touching anything it is ok. 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 73747 Posts	Posted 03/11/2026 4:57 pm I agree with above. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7001 Posts	Posted 03/11/2026 11:14 pm Clearer pictures might prove this to be a rpm Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8732 Posts	Posted 03/11/2026 11:25 pm I thought the same thing when I first saw it but think it is either MD or a lighting issue, more than likely the latter. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10484 Posts	Posted 03/12/2026 03:35 am Even the high quality controlled proof cents had the mintmark stamped up that high........ Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 03/12/2026 09:29 am Quote: Even the high quality controlled proof cents had the mintmark stamped up that high........ Good example! 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
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