1957 S Jefferson???

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Inspector43, Dec 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM.

  1. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    I found this in a roll. It looks like someone tried to make an S Mint 1957 Jefferson.
    1957 S Looking.jpg
     
    Inspector43, Dec 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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  3. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    It looks more like they were practicing removing a mintmark. If you want to change a D to an S or a P, removing the old mintmark is the first step.
     
    physics-fan3.14, Dec 12, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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  4. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    Impossible. The San Francisco Mint closed after 1955 and did not reopen until the 1960s.
     
    johnmilton, Dec 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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  5. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Someone tampered with the mint mark.
     
    Collecting Nut, Dec 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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  6. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    If they were trying to tamper with the mint mark only, why did they leave a bridge in the center of the MM? My reasoning is they did it on purpose. Oh well, we will most likely never know!
     
    Mr.Q, Dec 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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  7. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Yes John. He is saying they are trying to create a rarity.
    I am not seeing it. I think it was just a coincidence that the damage appeared in that area.
     
    Michael K, Dec 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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