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I have an 1886 Silver Seated Liberty dime with an unusual letter in the mint mark spot, on the reverse side, just under the bow and ribbons is a "U" stamped where usually there is nothing or I have seen the mint mark "S" there, but not this "U". Can anyone suggest what error this might have been in this coin? |
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Moderator
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Could be a dropped letter. Pics would help.
Welcome to the CCF Tony!
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Edited by vermontensium
03/26/2011 10:39 pm
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Rest in Peace
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Moderator
United States
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Possibly PMD but you never know. Right where a mintmark should be is slightly suspect. I ruled out a counterstamp, too small. swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Welcome to the forums!  Is the letter raised or sunken into the coin? If it is sunken, then I'm going to guess Post-Mint Damage.. |
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Thanks guys for the suggestions. I have only recently become interested in coin collecting, so I'm still learning what is what, so to speak. The letter "U" is raised just as a regular mintmark would be. I am scrambling around, trying to get squarred away, so I am able to post pics. of my old coins. That 1886 Seated Liberty dime is something else. In addition to the strange "U" appearing where it shouldn't, that same coin also has a situation where some of the image on the reverse side shows through to the obverse side. How unusual is that? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Sounds like an unusual clash-type-thing..
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New Member
United States
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I have been scrutinising the 1886 "U" coin and have seen a few places where the stalks of the reverse side are visible on the obverse. I am without a way to photograph this weird coin, but am making progress in getting the camera I need and the lighting I want. Anyway, give me a week, and I'll deliver pics of this "U" coin.
Remember, I am just getting started. This will be the first attempt at photographing this small old coin for viewing here.
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Pillar of the Community
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That's okay.. We'll be patient.. We promise!  lol |
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I am curious to see what it could be.
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New Member
United States
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I have finally gotten ahold of a digital camera with macro. I understand that is the best way to photograph these small coins. Wish me luck and check back in on Friday, the photos should be up, barring any complications.
And thank you everyone, for making me feel welcome here in this forum.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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No problem! And good luck, by the way! |
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New Member
United States
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I am trying to upload pics of my coins. Bare with me Please.
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New Member
United States
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Could someone give me a suggestion as to how to get the "browse" window to come up after I click on ADD IMAGE?
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New Member
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Well, I am trying but keep getting a note saying the reason Ican't upload is most likely because the site is under maintainance. I will try later guys.
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Posted 03/26/2011 11:03 pm
