I found a 1972s while searching rolls and came across another 1972s but the mint marks where in different spots . Can you explain
At that time, mint marks were punched into the dies by hand. Many more than one die were used to strike the coins. Because it was punched by hand, the position of the mm will vary.
The 1909-S VDB had a low enough mintage that only four obverse dies were used. The mintmark position is different in each die and is one of the markers used for authentication. If you look at enough mintmark Lincolns you'll notice a wide variety of mintmark positions.
At some point in recent history (I don't keep at the top of my mind exactly which year) the adding of mintmarks by hand ended, and since that year, the position is quite stable. It is literally placed there using software, not a manual process at all, so it COULD be moved intentionally.
Just the same ol’ Dead-eye master and Guardian of The Farce I’ve always been. I went to the movie, got home, looked in the mirror, and wondered how to contact Mark Hammil’s agent. My right hand still has human flesh on it, but Luke Skywalker’s moves better than mine. The parallels work. Skywalker moved to a cave on an island. I moved to an urban island surrounded by severe ruralness. Skywalker and I both live hermit-like existences. We both are infrequently searched out by entrepid seekers of truth. And we both are jerks and mess with their heads about it. Perfect.
It was 1990 for cents (1989 being the last year hand-punching was used) and shortly thereafter for other denominations iirc.
With all the hair coming out of my ears these days I'd make a good Yoda. If I can start levitating things I'll change my avatar.
Didn't the 70d nickle show a perfect example. I had one way low but there all over the road. Stopped saving them. Must of gave grandbabies ten of them. Well a few maybe. Hey kurt. I miss having to use my dictionary with your replies. Your one of my favs
