1978 s ike proof mint error?? repunched?? need help

[paul1288]

Hello, I have this clad proof ike 1978-s that looks to me to have a repunched mint mark or something like it. (s over d). Can someone give a look see and tell me what you think. Was thinking whether or no to send it for grading. Thanks Paul

[paul1288]

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[bsshog40]

I'm not real sure Paul but I think this is normal for the mintmark. It's mostly just a blobbed "S".

[physics-fan3.14]

I believe this is normal for the mintmark. In 1979, they redid the mintmark, thus the clear and blob S of that year. It would stand to reason that the previous year's mintmark would also be somewhat blob-like.

[Conder101]

Yes that's the normal wearing out blob S mintmark punch that was finally replaced in 1979.

[DC Dawg]

The 1978-S was produced only for proof sets. The 1978-S proofs I have all have the blob S. Like Conder said, it appears to be normal die wear--especially since there is no reference of the variety in the Cherrypicker's Guide.

 

Remember, the Eisenhower dollar was difficult to strike, even for proofs. To get a good strike for proof coins, the Mint was striking these coins three times while striking others only twice. It is very likely that this is from normal die wear.

 

The 1979-S Susan B. Anthony dollars have recognized Type 1 (blob) and Type 2 (clear) mint mark varieties. These were specific changes in master dies and not the result of die wear.

 

Scott

[paul1288]

Thanks for the help