SF MMS-004 same as SF MMS-009!

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  • willbrooks
    Die & Design Expert, LCF Glossary Author

    • Jan 2012
    • 9477
    #1

    SF MMS-004 same as SF MMS-009!

    Great news! Ray and I have presented our research to Dr. Wiles, and after review, he has agreed to alter his Mint mark style listings to coincide with our findings that SF Mint mark style #4 is the same as SF Mint mark style #9. I will be writing this up and submitting it to Coin World.
    All opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by willbrooks or his affiliates. Taking them may result in serious side effects. Results may vary. Offer not valid in New Jersey.
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    • makecents
      Paid Member

      • Jun 2017
      • 11038
      #2
      Very cool Will and Ray, congrats on another job well done!

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        • Rowdyricster
          Paid Member

          • Feb 2019
          • 823
          #3
          It's all still quite over my head, but I'm very interested to read your articles, Will. I'll be subscribing to CoinWorld!

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            • GrumpyEd
              Member
              • Jan 2013
              • 7229
              #4
              Awesome Will!

              The mystery is why on earth they re-used it!

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                • VAB2013
                  Forum Ambassador
                  • Nov 2013
                  • 12351
                  #5
                  This is awesome news Will! Congrats for unraveling another Lincoln cent history mystery! I can't wait to hear more about this and see Ray's awesome photos! It is also great to have Dr. Wiles on board with your findings!

                  Ed... I wonder if the mint was having a hard time with these S mint mark punches not lasting and the MMS-004 held up better than the 005 through 008. The 005 through 008, the S was much thinner compared to the chunky looking MMS-004. It looks like in 1974 the MMS-008 didn't make it through the year so they brought the MMS-009 (actually the MMS-004) back.

                  Link to Variety Vista SF Mint Mark Styles
                  Last edited by VAB2013; 04-14-2019, 10:43 PM.

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                    • GrumpyEd
                      Member
                      • Jan 2013
                      • 7229
                      #6
                      Ed... I wonder if the mint was having a hard time with these S mint mark punches not lasting and the MMS-004 held up better than the 005 through 008. The 005 through 008, the S was much thinner compared to the chunky looking MMS-004. It looks like in 1974 the MMS-008 didn't make it through the year so they brought the MMS-009 (actually the MMS-004) back.
                      The odd thing is that it was still there after so long.

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                        • willbrooks
                          Die & Design Expert, LCF Glossary Author

                          • Jan 2012
                          • 9477
                          #7
                          Originally posted by GrumpyEd
                          The odd thing is that it was still there after so long.
                          Yeah, it is fun to imagine what may have happened. Mms8 broke or went missing and they were stuck until the custodian said, "Hey, there is one of those over here in the broom closet. " lol.
                          All opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by willbrooks or his affiliates. Taking them may result in serious side effects. Results may vary. Offer not valid in New Jersey.

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                            • jfines69
                              Member
                              • Jun 2010
                              • 28848
                              #8
                              Were you able to verify thru the mint that they did in fact reuse the punch???
                              Jim
                              (A.K.A. Elmer Fudd) Be verwy verwy quiet... I'm hunting coins!!! Good Hunting!!!

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                                • scubalou
                                  Member
                                  • Feb 2019
                                  • 653
                                  #9
                                  Me loves a good mystery!

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                                    • willbrooks
                                      Die & Design Expert, LCF Glossary Author

                                      • Jan 2012
                                      • 9477
                                      #10
                                      Originally posted by jfines69
                                      Were you able to verify thru the mint that they did in fact reuse the punch???
                                      Ask me with one question mark.
                                      All opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by willbrooks or his affiliates. Taking them may result in serious side effects. Results may vary. Offer not valid in New Jersey.

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                                        • VAB2013
                                          Forum Ambassador
                                          • Nov 2013
                                          • 12351
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by willbrooks
                                          Ask me with one question mark.
                                          poor Jim... can't get a break!!! oops !

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                                            • WaterSport
                                              Paid Member

                                              • Nov 2010
                                              • 3292
                                              #12
                                              I am truly amazed at all the great experts on this site. They never seem to let up on my education.

                                              WS

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                                                • makecents
                                                  Paid Member

                                                  • Jun 2017
                                                  • 11038
                                                  #13
                                                  Originally posted by willbrooks
                                                  Ask me with one question mark.
                                                  Hah​??

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                                                    • VAB2013
                                                      Forum Ambassador
                                                      • Nov 2013
                                                      • 12351
                                                      #14
                                                      Originally posted by makecents
                                                      Hah​??
                                                      Well... Jim hasn't seen this yet - he was online earlier today. I have to admit... I'm guilty of the same thing sometimes!!! or ?! or ??? I think it's just a habit or we have a keyboard that has keys that stick?

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                                                        • makecents
                                                          Paid Member

                                                          • Jun 2017
                                                          • 11038
                                                          #15
                                                          Originally posted by VAB2013
                                                          Well... Jim hasn't seen this yet - he was online earlier today. I have to admit... I'm guilty of the same thing sometimes!!! or ?! or ??? I think it's just a habit or we have a keyboard that has keys that stick?
                                                          My key didn't stick!??!

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