Two pennies from Hell!!

1970-S small date the 9 curls all the way around, the point of the 9 is a sharp point,
and LIBERTY is weakly struck.
1970-S large date (ALMOST ALL OF THEM) the 9 does not curl all the way in, the point of the bottom of the 9 is blunt and LIBERTY is well struck.

 

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Unfortunately, I can only vaguely recall what it was like to actually watch the "news". What regularly passes for it today is something altogether different and evil.

On the other hand, critical thinking, logic, and reason are, like, so yesterday, dog.

 

Huh. I thought it was spelled "dawg". But then again, in continuing with your premise, it doesn't matter how it's spelled, does it?

 

I do believe you're correct, but no... it really doesn't make a difference in this case, at least unless my improper usage just happens to trigger someone.

 

Think I'll go grab my emotional support ant and think about that.

 

You do that.... and please don't hesitate to let us know if you need a hug.

 

I stared for about 7 seconds. Nothing moved.

 

Is the weak Liberty definitive enough for diagnosis?

 

Lol

 

Oh stop you guys, us rookies are just trying to learn.

 

Folks here have fun. We teach and learn from each other. In between we crack jokes and have fun.

 

Perhaps you missed it, but the post you took issue with was directed solely towards another member who happens to understand the point. You, and with all due respect, are reading too far into it.

 

Glad you laughed. Reread your original post and then you'll get it. I try to teach through humor, as do others. But you have several responses that give you the facts for determining a small date from a large date for this issue. Welcome to CT and enjoy the fun. The more you're here the better you get to know us.

 

Yes, as long as you don't confuse weak with worn. The inner point of the 9 is a better diagnostic.

 

Good point, I will check it out

 

I honestly felt that one of my coins was a small and the other a large. Here is why. Images of my coins with explanation and my logic.

 

Proper photos of the entire coin would be helpful.
If the top coin displayed a pointy 9 and a weakly struck Liberty.

 

Look at the photo above in post #17, Yes, the "9" curl is a good one ( if it is easily seen), but also notice the top of the "7" are distinctly different also,and the inner part of the "0" is more oval in the small date and more circular in the large date. The loop of the nine is often somewhat deflected and can lead to confusion. Also use the other two characteristics if it isn't distinctive. Jim

 

I will