Lem E

Hello and welcome to the forum. As a general rule the members here like to see properly oriented and cropped pics of both sides of the coin. Preferably unmarked as that can sometimes detract or obscure what we are trying to see. My initial thought is that it may be a plating issue like a bubble or something of that nature. If you could provide pics similar to the one you showed of both sides it would be appreciated. The pic you provided is actually pretty good if it was correctly oriented and unmarked.

I think the 65 through 67 SMS coins are all graded this way by NGC. I’m not aware of any other coins that are graded as Mint state and get the CAM or UCAM designations. SMS coins from 2005 to 2010 do not receive these designations anymore. Here is my example.

The rim is the result of a misaligned die. Pretty common.

Both look like nice pieces. Lower mintage on that 49S.

After reading on in the link I posted and seeing that some were saying that this variety was debunked, I’m not sure what to believe. After looking at multiple examples I am still finding it very difficult to tell the difference between the inverted and a regular punch. If the S is symmetrical I think the angle of the punch theory is something to think about. It was a valid question and I appreciate you bringing the topic up. Made me do some research of my own. Wish I could be more help. Good luck and thanks again.

I would say it would depend on how many of the dies were punched with the inverted mm. If it was just one die then yes. If this was done on multiple dies it would be much more difficult.

Another thing I am seeing on what looks to be the actual inverted S is the slight curving on the outside wall at the bottom right next to the mintmark.

From what I’m looking at it’s not tucked in close enough to Monticello. The positioning seems to be a key factor.

This may help a bit. https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/968600/jefferson-nickel-variety-of-the-week-1941-s-inverted-s-fs-503

We might as well finish off this 94 run.

I have watched a few of the unboxing videos. Looks like a lot of standard bullion ASEs and a lot of 9.9/69 grades. A few 1/10th OZ. gold and platinum pieces. I don't know about scam but, it is definitely a gamble. I guess that is the draw though. I saw also where a lot of people missed out because the website wasn't ready for the volume. (Sounds familiar) This seems like more for the gamblers than the collectors. Not my thing but, they did sell out. A few people will make out decent but, most will lose about half of their money on a box from the looks of it.

How about just a regular 94.

Very nice brother. Congrats on the newp. Hope it’s even better in hand.

The D mintmark should have tipped you off. The SMS coins were struck in Philly with no mintmark. I’m not getting into the whole 64 SMS thing. Quite a hot button issue for some. At least you got a prooflike designation. Not bad.

I’m not too worried about it. I was just showing the OP that it happens to other people. Thanks @Ali E.

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Rest in peace Hoopster. Condolences to his family and friends.