PART II. Die Varieties:

Misplaced Mintmark

Definition: This occurs when a mint mark is placed outside the normal area where a mint mark is found. This event is usually the result of the mintmark punch being inadvertently dropped on the die.

The picture to the left shows a D mintmark punched into the vest area of a 1953 Lincoln cent. There is also another D mintmark to the south of the main mintmark. This picture is courtesy of Brian Ribar.

This 1956-D Lincoln cent shows an unlikely S mintmark to the west of the main mintmark. What makes this unlikely is the fact that no S mintmarks were used on Lincoln cents in 1956. The picture of this die is courtesy of Coppercoins. This is alco considered a dual mintmark. For more information click HERE.

One of the most peculiar repunched mintmarks in the series, this variety shows an extra lower horizontal to the west, an extra lower serif to the northwest, and two completely separated punchings in the vest area.

 The picture of this die is courtesy of Coppercoins.