Member Danielle C. Posted March 3, 2003 Member Share Posted March 3, 2003 The 1945-S Micro S dime features a mintmark never used on another USA coin of regular issue. For what coinage was this mintmark puch originally created? First post that correctly answers wins The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels by David Lange. Don't forget, we also draw for a runner-up prize from all remaining posts with a correct answer. I will post this weeks winner Tuesday afternoon. Good Luck! REMINDER: The Numisma-Quest ends/ended on Tuesday at midnight EST. Entries after that time will not be valid. See the Trivia Info post for more details. When you post your answer, only the administrators can see it. Stop back each Monday. We will make all the posts visible and announce the winners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVillageProwler Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 WAG - the nickel. EVP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PQSeated Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Wow, this is hard. I'm going to guess the cent. It's probably not right, but oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithdagen Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 The mintmark was designed for the... half dollar??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankNote1 Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 half dime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtR Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Draped Bust Half Heraldic Eagle Reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Well, according to the Red Book, the S punch on the 1945-S "Micro S" dime was originally intended for Philippine coins minted between 1907 and 1920. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms66quarters Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Jefferson Nickel??? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 I'm gonna say this is a trick question. It was created for the Winged Liberty dime, for 1945 only. Hoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAM Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Half Dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Danielle C. Posted March 4, 2003 Author Member Share Posted March 4, 2003 The question: The 1945-S Micro S dime features a mintmark never used on another USA coin of regular issue. For what coinage was this mintmark puch originally created? The answer is The USA/Philippines coinage of reduced size, beginning 1907. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! The winner is jtryka! Your prize is The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels by David Lange Second Edition. There is no runner up this week. Your prize will be sent out ASAP. Thanks for your participation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
