Thinking this is a Large "S" what do you think?

1928 S Lincoln Cents

 

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I would agree. It is nearly the size of the numbers, not to mention that it has the more well-defined serifs of the large variety.

 

Just wanted to be sure.
Thanks

 

Is that considered an error??

 

no, it's a variety.

 

The large S is also fatter in the middle and more "smashed" looking than the small S.

 

It's not that hard to find in circulated condition and would generally only be desirable to Lincoln Cent specialists in higher MS condition.
There is also the 1941-S large and small "S" nickle and cent and a 1942 Lg and Sm "S" cent which is common. The nickle is also only rare and desirable in MS shape and used to be much more sought after than it is today.
I think the 1928 Lg "S" cent is the tougher of the three though esp. in Mint State, (correct me if I'm wrong on this Thad).

 

I read somewhere that perhaps only 10% were of the large "S" variety. That could be wrong however.

 

Take a look here:


http://www.lincolncentresource.com/1928mintmarks.html

 

So between 345420 and 863300 were minted then. Not that many to bad the prices don't reflect it.

 

It is because it is just a minor variety