1968 cent variations

[Tuebits]

I noticed there are two different types of 6 for the 1968 cent, one with a narrow mouth and one with a wide mouth. Picture attached.
The narrow mothed six looks like a upside down 9. While the other 6 has a wider mouth as in the attached picture two.
I know of the multiple variations of the 1982 cent, and the 1970, the small and large MM on the 41 and 28 cent. I was wondering if they are collectable or are they just as common as the 1974 4s. Just asking.

Thanks
Tuebits

[Jamez]

I am going to have to pull out a few rolls and check this out.. I can't make out the difference in your pictures.

[Tuebits]

Invert the sixes

If you invert the sixes and draw a line though the tip of the curl.. see attached photos.

[Tuebits]

second inverted 6

This is the other.

[Stachowski]

Keep us filled in on this one, I also have about 4 rolls of 68-s too ...

[Ray Parkhurst]

Huh, that's interesting. There is a clear difference between the two 6's. One is much more open than the other, and the inner part of the 6 goes "flatter" on the one that is more closed. Now you have me wanting to look at more coins to see if I see differences. I don't collect Memorials, but I do have a few 68-S rolls I've accumulated that I may just look through. Good observation...Ray

[Tuebits]

I’ve come to the conclusion that this variation is from a master die. I have found 1968 cents from both Denver and Pennsylvania with a six of this style. Not rare just different.

Tuebits

[koinpro]

It would be much easier to assess these variations if the entire date and some field area around it was shot so that one could manipulate the images in Photoshop to straighten them out so each date was even. Also, shoot both coins at the same size. At this point I suspect that the stubby 6 is due to die abrasion but I could be wrong.
Ken