more error queries

Guys, I know you are getting tired of seeing my junk coins, but I found 3 more today that look "funny".

My questions are; 1945 S Merc----Is that "S" upside down or something ?

Next, is the 1930 S Buffalo on the left considered a 2 feather ? The feather is there, but it's really weak.

And last for today, does the S on the 1936 Buffalo look like a RPM ? I believe I am seeing an image directly to the south. I get my eyes checked again next month.





Thank you.

 

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1 merc dime.There is a possibility of an "inverted" mint mark,would have to look it up & compare.Not sure off hand,if any are known to date

2 buffalo. no feather has to be completely gone.hence "2 feather" half of it would be
2 1/2 feather

3 rpm buff.It does appear there is a S to the south

 

Thanks Mad. The dime looked different than any of the half roll of 45 S Mercs, but it looked better turned around. I was looking for the micro of course, And the Buffalo feather was very dim by eye, but came out nicely under the scan. Wow the S may be a real error ? Cool !

Thanks.
Next week I may tackle the IHC's. And was the 2 1/2 feather a joke ? Or is that a real variety ? This is all pretty new to me. The only "Cherrypicks" we were aware of over the years were the 1942 over 1 and the 1913 D Buff. LOL

 

RPM would be a variety not an error. An error happens during the strike. A variety happens during the die making process...

 

Sorry, just didn't see a "Variety" forum, I thought this was the best place to start the thread ? Maybe Coin Chat would have been better ? I am not only learning about the coins, but still learning the rules.

Thanks

 

Thanks Bullion,

But I am still waiting for stuff to try and build a camera rig. As with the 1964 Washington I posted, Mad was kind enough to point out that it was very likely machine doubling, but better pics were needed. I understand better now how critical the small details are. But high resolution scans are all I can do for now. It is amazing how a slight tilt may reveal detail so clearly that just doesn't get picked up on a scan ?
Appreciate you taking the time, thanks

 

Your in the right place. Was just giving a little explanation between the two if you didn't know...

 

Where did you find those in your change?

 

Actually, mpc, these did come from change. Not in the last 4 decades though. These were in a coffee can of junk coins left by my Mom that I finally got up to sorting out. along with coins I quit adding to in 1981. We didn't even know how many v arieties there were back then. I think the only things we looked for were the 1942/1 Mercury and the 3 legged Buffalo.

I still have a coffee can or two or three to go through. But I am very elated with what has turned up so far ! Hopefully, there will be something more ?

 

Thanks so much abe. I am learnig a bit more about it every day. I should have said varieties, because they are not, as you said errors. I am still unsure though whether machine doubling is a variety or an error ?

I am getting really antsy about a photo rig though. These coffee cans are turning up some interesting finds. I am wondering if Mom tossed every coin that looked funny aside ? I know she had to make change from some coins though.

Thanks for all your help

 

that S is right side up. i know it is a penny link but you can see the difference on it.

http://www.lincolncentresource.com/Featured/1946Sinverted.html

 

Thanks, I'll check it out. I was looking at about 1/2 roll of the 1945 s when this one jumped out at me. It is different somehow than the others. But I had a serious hard drive loss today and am on a borrowed computer for a few days.

Thanks