Is this an s over s error? Wondering what that is in the middle of the mint mark if not. Also if it is, what would be the value? Thanks.
That is not a RPM.. Repunched Mint Mark Looks like a Die Chip IMHO S over S or D over D are considered Varieties, different from Errors.
I consider them errors myself, die errors. In my mind, there are three types of errors that can occur: Planchet errors, striking errors, and die errors. And, when a die error happens, it produces a variety. I would call the 1955 FS-101 DDO cent a variety, but I would consider doubled dies as a whole to be die errors. Same with any other die error like RPM's, cuds, clashes, etc.
That is completely against the norm but I hear your point. Variety's happen during the production of a die. Errors happen during the striking process. An RPM or OMM is part of the die making process.
It is just my opinion, and the reason I think that is because a variety is basically just a type of something. A 1943 RPM #1 nickel is a variety of 1943 cents, but when you are talking about RPM's as an occurrence and call it a variety, then there is a problem: what is an RPM a variety of?
This is one error. In your topic, you typed 1995. You obviously intended 1955. I am vintage 1955. My son is vintage 1995.
I think you meant that 43 #1 cent is a variety of cents, Not a nickel. You are trying to confuse how the numismatic community defines each of them. As I stated variety's happen in the die making process, Errors happen during the striking process. It may be your opinion but the definitions of each are clear. And should be kept that way.
Yeah, I meant to say 1943 nickels. I don't think you really understood what I meant, and I don't think I can explain any better in text. By the way, it's just varieties, not variety's .
