Can't find info!

[Rick_Beaulieu]

Seems to be a RPM some say S/D my feeling is S/P any help or advice?

[MintErrors]

In 1953, especially with cents, there was no P used.
Additionally 1953 didn't have a S over D or any over mint mark.

The problem here is, the S shows damage. With circulation, it tough to prove attributions due to the damage coins can receive. This isn't the worse candidate, but it's seen better days.

That S is sunk into the die. Any thing else you see would be on the flat field of the coin. So, having two different levels here, it's unlikely they are related. Varietyvista.com is a place to look over and to try to find a match. Coppercoins.com is another.

My opinion is simple, it is post mint damage done when it left the mint.

When looking up RPMs, mintmark positioning is crucial when trying to match it up to an example. They should line up nearly effect. The pick up points or other markers to look out for will help solidify the attribution.