1944-S Mercury Dime possible inverted mintmark

[flyank]

This mintmark certainly looks different than the other 1944-S dimes I have been searching. Possible inverted mintmark?

[koinpro]

Go to www.varietyvista.com

[MintErrors]

Its heavily circulated and any wear or damage can make the mintmark look odd.
Its possible. I think they used 2-4 different mint mark punches in the 1944 time frame. let me see if I can find them on Variety Vista.


Here's a link to variety vista of a 1945.....read the fine print of this one, it basically says inverted MM happened more than they originally thought over the years.
http://www.varietyvista.com/06%20Mer...945SIMM001.htm

Here is a link to the variety vista merc dime mint marks
http://www.varietyvista.com/06%20Mer...k%20Styles.htm

RPM's here - only 1 listed for 44-S
http://www.varietyvista.com/06%20Mer...0Mintmarks.htm

[flyank]

Gary,
Thank you very much. I researched the links you sent and now have a better understanding. I agree..the wear is making a definitive conclusion difficult. Thanks again for the great info!

[MurrcuryDime]

You will Find that the 44 S mintmark is the same as the 42 inverted Mintmark. This becomes a population issue....Same goes for 43 S being the same orientation as 42 S(other mms excepted). The 44 S just used what should be considered an "inverted" S based on Normal vs Inverted Orientation for the combined pop of 42 and 43 vs 44 (assuming the original common 42 S was in fact the intended orientation based on timeline, then having to reverse that for 44 be it on purpose or not). *An inverted 43 S has not been discovered, but it may be out there. As well a 44 may be out there too. **I wonder why Variety Vista does not list the inverted s of 42.