I have a 1950 S penny and when I look at what the mint mark is supposed to look like it definitely seems off to me. It not only seems thicker to me but also looks like the it might be upside down. Let me know what you think. I can't find the screen shot of the example i was comparing it to when I tried to upload it not sure why I can find it on my phone. Sorry bout that. "Trying to learn something new every day"
Here is some info for S mm's. Your coin should be MMS-004. http://www.lincolncentresource.com/San_Fransisco_Mintmark_Styles.html
Mms-004 is for a 47s? Right? http://varietyvista.com/02a LC RPMs Vol 1/RPMs 1950S.htm rpm-006 Just what I think... maybe wrong!
It does not look like a RPM to me. Draw or photocopy 2 images of the "S" for that year(s) from a reference book, color them different colors, cut them out, and then play overlying them and you will see what must be present for it to be a RPM and not some possible damage to the punch they used to put it into the die to form the mint mark. Many only look at one edge or other forgetting there should be a visible difference on the opposite side also, except for a few that might have come from a tilted or restrained blow, and those are well known and worth money. Jim
I did not think the OP was asking about an RPM. Mintmark Style-004 (Trumpet Tail Serifs) used from 1941-1942 and again in 1945-1952.
I don’t think the op know what he was asking either. My first thought was a rpm.. like I said I “maybe wrong”. But I check your link vary interesting!! I haven’t check that site out at all. New information for me to learn. I really didn’t know there is “types” of MM’s just standard and rpms. I wasn’t trying to step on your toes @alurid I want to learn my friend!! btw... I’m going to be up for awhile checking out that site! I have seen it on CT before!
I did not think you were. And I do too. The MM on the OP's coin is normal for the year. And the lead in question is a bit confusing.
The information everyone has given me is a great help and will definitely be put to good use in the future. That style MM does look like it an upside down S which through me but I did think it might be a RPM because of the extra inside the S. I checked out Wexler's and found a 2 or 3 possibilities but the markers didn't match exactly like the number of die scratches or their exact placement. Here a a couple of better pictures you can better see the extra I'm referring to. Thanks again everyone. "Learning something new every day'
