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Hi all!  Trying to find out if this is a large or small date 1970s. Looked at a few coin sites and still haven't decided for sure. Thought maybe one of the experts on here could get me a positive ID. I'm still not that great at the really close up photos, so I'm sorry if these aren't good enough quality to make the call.   |
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Guess I'll keep searching the coin jars for the small date. This is actually the first 1970s that I found. Was pretty happy just for that!
From what I had seen on the web sites, it is fairly difficult to tell the difference on these. What gave it away to you?
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Look at the link I posted above. There are some really good diagnostics listed there.
The 7 is higher on the small date, the zero is more rounded and there is a crease in the 7 of the large date. After you see a couple/few they just jump out at you.
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you're asking a lot....I've now gone through about 14 rolls and haven't found a single "S" cent from ANY year....lol..still leaning toward the "S" coins being a myth the experienced folks perpetuate to make us noobs go crazy. The coin version od snipe hunting.....
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Got it now. Very informative. Thank you guys!
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Rumor has it, there may be one up for grabs in the contest forum  . |
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The coin version of Snipe Hunting!  I have actually found quite a few s coins. This is the first 1970s that I found though. |
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I'll look into that Scooby Due!  |
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This question comes up MUCH MORE than you would think, I was told there are PLENTY of pup's, (pick-up points)Already, to attribute this coin by an "expert"!
I would offer one diagnostic attribute I have found to be a FACT, and have not found stated any where else before, The small date, the 9 is pointed on both ends, the large date, has a top end which is flat or blunt......PS, Check this out on other sites for your self....Good luck.
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Good "point" - LOL.
I remember you mentioning that before, and you're right. It also points more toward the 7 than mintmark like the Large date does also.
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i think its eazier to look at the bottom of the 7 then the top
On the small dates the bottom of the seven is even with the 0
on the large dates it hangs lower
take a look and see.
i just found a 70-s large date MS coin bright and almost flawless, except its a weak strike
I get excited when I find ant S mark 68-74 with the 68 69 double dies, the 70 large small date and
they are very worth searching for
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01/17/2011 2:30 pm
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Like Scooby says, once you see the small date,it is pretty easy, but finding one is a different story. I have found 3 in about 40 years..and two of them were found in the early 70's when I first learned about the.
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What ever works best for you.
Whats really nice, is finding you bought a set on E-bay, (thought it was a small date and went for it) and the Proof set was a small date set, Very cheap........I love the hunt!!!!Cherry picking is a very sweet feeling, when you Know what to look for in the hunt. Good luck..
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morgansdad, that's how I got my proof SD....$3 on ebay...pics were bad so I just though what the heck. |
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