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I was browsing Variety Vista and noticed that there were large mint marks for that 1928 that shows rare along with normal ones.
Any body ever found or sold one and for what could one get for a VF TO XF. And could this possible be one. Thanks
For some reason, which I cannot explain, people seem to be interested in collecting the 1928 large S and small S varieties, while the other dates with multiple mint mark styles seem to not garner any interest. It's a mystery to me, but a 1928 large S does garner interest among collectors. I bought my example from Chris, I believe. Oh, and I agree with Dave about your coin.
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They seem pretty easy to pick. I got mine off eBay for less than $2, I think. It was just labeled as a 1928-S.
I also agree with Will about the level of interest. From time to time you see the 1928 labeled "Large S", but you hardly ever see the others labeled. The 1946-S MMS-006 (Ball Serif S) is a scarce combo, as far as Variety Vista is concerned, and I have only seen it specified a couple of times.
I think the MM styles are a cool way to collect a "sub series" of cents. I just need the different proofs (1974, 1979, 1981).
Thanks for the info and help. I also agree on the others. Just wondering what they were about and price. I have a couple of 28 S that I'm going to check. All the best answers. But Will was first with the details. Thanks again.
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I would say that the only reason the 1928 receives more attention is because of its listing in the cherry pickers guide. I believe its the only wheat cent they list with large or small mint mark varieties. Just my opinion, but put the 1941 S large mint mark in there and you'd probably see an increase in interest in that one too.
Agreed, the '28-S is far from rare. The CPG gave a push to the variety so it is now widely recognized, even by dealers.
The Large S for the date is tougher in MS grades. They're out there, but most have been slabbed as regular coins, so the opportunity to pick one in a MS holder is great. But, they don't bring significant premiums until they're MS64 RB or better.
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If I remember correctly - 1928-S RPMs 001 through 004 for CONECA, CopperCoins and Wexler are Large S. WRPM-005 and WRPM-006 are Small S. I don't think any list a 1928-S doubled die.
The 1928 S is a tough coin in mint state regardless. The large S in mint state is just tougher, there are not many in PCGS holders. Large S in circulated grades should be easy to find.
I definitely agree it's tough Brad, but in my experience that doesn't always translate to value. I've had 2 MS63 RB examples that have sold for $175 at a national auction (not eBay) and $250 BIN (on eBay), in attributed PCGS holders. I did get a bit over $700 for an MS64RB example and I'm confident that full red, if anyone can afford to pick one, will bring an even stronger premium, there's only a couple in the pop.
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