Is it or isn't it?

I'm finding you can see interesting things under the scope. Take this coin for example. Is there really an S to the north of the D partially into the 9? Or is this merely a case of the mind trying to make order out of chaos, trying to make an S out of a combination of light, shadow, damage to the 9, metal flow and die scratches?

 

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IMHO This is

 

IMO....no....if it was a S mintmark (that is what you are saying right??) it would show more IMO....

Speedy

 

Hi,
I would be curious to know if it is a 1980 D dated piece. There is a 1980 D/S variety that looks like that.
Bill

 

I did the best I could to show the shape of the S using your pic.

 

It is a 1980-D, and I always thought the 'S' for that variety was closer to the 8.

 

it also is missing a chunk in the 9 where the top of the S would go in the die.

 

Hi,
It's definitely different than the one that is in The Cherrypickers' guide. That coin has the S more toward the upper right of the D and a little closer to the 8. That doesnt mean there is anything wrong with the coin. It could be a new discovery of a D/S variety.
If we see the same thing and the S you see is the same S that I see. I would send it to Ken Potter or John Wexler for a look see.
with your permission, I can send your scan to them for a quick opinion.
Bill

 

If you're willing to do that, I'd appreciate it. Thanks, Bill!

 

I'll get on it tomorrow