Can’t find the S on NGC 1953 S Franklin Half

I recently purchased a 1953 S Franklin Half. While looking at the coin I can not identify the S. I have a magnifying glass with LED lighting. Could NGC have mislabeled the coin?

 

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I think I see it, but with all of that "stuff" all over the coin, I'd never say for sure without being able to see it in my hand.

 

It's an example of an MS65 I wouldn't want.

 

Check on the reverse ...under the word 'States" / above the bell.
It looks to be there but it has almost blended in with the toning.

 

I hate upside down photogs........



I think someone was out to lunch when they assessed and graded the coin that day.........ain't seein' no 'S'.......

 

Thank you for fixing my picture. New collector and learning.

 

Guess I need to contact NGC

 

If you upload a larger file, Jmis, we may be able to see more, but with the current content I ain't seein' it.

 

Picture under magnifying glass.

 

It isn’t unheard of for NGC to mislabel a slab. I own a nickel three cent that they labeled as a silver three cent.

 

I'm not seeing it either with the additional photos. It could very well be a "mechanical error" (where NGC incorrectly typed the label).

You can contact NGC and they would likely fix it for free. Or you can keep it as is. Some of these slab errors (especially for coins under $100) carry a small premium to those that collect them or want an example of something unusual.

 

Did you address with NGC or let it as is?

 

I Just love showing this slab I own ... the $1 Dime

 

I left it. I think it is funny that the NGC authentication site shows it as a silver three cent and lists the value as such. I wouldn’t consider taking advantage of that. It’s just funny to me.

 

I wouldn't think a coin with fingerprints that obvious could get ms65

 

I think the toning makes it look like an S is there but it's not. Just a mislabeled slab. Best to leave as is as I'm not seeing a MS-65 either.

 

What, you expect a TPG to be right ALL the time??

 

Now that’s inflation! LOL!!

 

Yeah, I really kind of do, because they have a “quality control” phase AFTER encapsulation. If your backup doesn’t catch errors, why are you paying them?