...or not. They could be following the practice of the West Point mint where most of the coins minted there receive no MM.
All of the proof coins struck at West point bear a W mint mark. We were only speaking of proofs, Marshall. The West Point Bullion Depository has struck circulation strike coins to supplement the Philadelphia Mint, and of course the bullion minted there has no mint mark, but all of the proofs do
They are just getting the presses there early. Watch for a proof D ASE in the thirtieth anniversary set.
SO, basically what you're saying is that you're spreading an unsubstantiated rumor based entirely on a conversation from an individual you won't name in a location you won't disclose. Sounds reliable!