The first mint mark type used in the Lincoln cent series, the 1909-S cents are the first known coins to have had this stylish mint mark type. You will often see collectors mention this as the curly cue mint mark type as a reminder that the odd little curl in the upper serif is an authentication mark for early S-mint cents to include the famous 1909-S VDB cent.
Mint mark types · San Francisco (S)
S-MMT01 (Early-S)
[1909-1916]
Also called the curly cue S because of the shape of the upper serif.
Catalogued dies
Dies tagged with this mintmark punch profile. 11 dies found.
Catalog results
1909S•1MM•001
S/S Northeast
A very nice spread to the northeast shows very well on this variety. Old CPG#12.2
Cross references
None on file.
No value guide on file.
1909S•1MM•002
S/S Horizontal
The secondary mintmark becomes weaker in this RPM through die use. This does affect the value of the later die state specimens somewhat. Old CPG#12.3
Cross references
None on file.
No value guide on file.
1910S•1MM•001
S/S/S Southeast & Tilted
This RPM is a very strong one, showing very well in 10X magnification. High grade specimens are known and usually command a modest premium over the value of a normal 1910S cent for the grade.
Cross references
None on file.
No value guide on file.
1910S•1MM•002
S/S North
A nice north spread shows on this variety. This RPM is a little less common than 1910S-1MM-001 and commands a bit more of a premium over the value of a normal 1910S cent. Old CPG#12.7
Cross references
None on file.
No value guide on file.
1910S•1MM•003
S/S East (Inverted)
This die has two inverted mint mark punchings that show notching on the serif and what appears to be a separation line on the lower curve
Cross references
None on file.
No value guide on file.
1910S•1MM•004
S/S North
Tripling noted on lower left serif, filling of lower loop of S Mintmark. The bottom Loop of S is filled.
Cross references
None on file.
No value guide on file.
1911S•1MM•001
S/S West
This variety shows a nice spread to the west. Old#12.85
Cross references
None on file.
No value guide on file.
1911S•1MM•002
S/S Northwest
Very similar to 1MM-001; however the primary mintmark is higher and closer to the 9 than 1MM-001.Prices shown here are for brown coins. Red-Brown and Red coins would bring considerably higher premiums.
Cross references
None on file.
No value guide on file.
1912S•1MM•001
S/S Northeast
A light to moderate spread to the northeast shows in this variety. Later die states and lower grade specimens may appear like abraded die doubling.
Cross references
None on file.
No value guide on file.
1913S•1MM•001
S/S Northwest
This variety shows split serifs and an extra upper left curve.
Cross references
None on file.
No value guide on file.
1916S•1MM•001
S/S/S South & West
A light secondary mintmark to the west, and a widely spread third mintmark to the south can be seen on this RPM.NOTE: Currently, there are only two specimens known. A finer example may show significantly better features.
Cross references
None on file.
No value guide on file.
1909S•1MM•001
S/S Northeast
A very nice spread to the northeast shows very well on this variety. Old CPG#12.2
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1909S•1MM•002
S/S Horizontal
The secondary mintmark becomes weaker in this RPM through die use. This does affect the value of the later die state specimens somewhat. Old CPG#12.3
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1910S•1MM•001
S/S/S Southeast & Tilted
This RPM is a very strong one, showing very well in 10X magnification. High grade specimens are known and usually command a modest premium over the value of a normal 1910S cent for the grade.
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1910S•1MM•002
S/S North
A nice north spread shows on this variety. This RPM is a little less common than 1910S-1MM-001 and commands a bit more of a premium over the value of a normal 1910S cent. Old CPG#12.7
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1910S•1MM•003
S/S East (Inverted)
This die has two inverted mint mark punchings that show notching on the serif and what appears to be a separation line on the lower curve
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1910S•1MM•004
S/S North
Tripling noted on lower left serif, filling of lower loop of S Mintmark. The bottom Loop of S is filled.
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1911S•1MM•001
S/S West
This variety shows a nice spread to the west. Old#12.85
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1911S•1MM•002
S/S Northwest
Very similar to 1MM-001; however the primary mintmark is higher and closer to the 9 than 1MM-001.Prices shown here are for brown coins. Red-Brown and Red coins would bring considerably higher premiums.
Read more
1912S•1MM•001
S/S Northeast
A light to moderate spread to the northeast shows in this variety. Later die states and lower grade specimens may appear like abraded die doubling.
Read more
1913S•1MM•001
S/S Northwest
This variety shows split serifs and an extra upper left curve.
Read more
1916S•1MM•001
S/S/S South & West
A light secondary mintmark to the west, and a widely spread third mintmark to the south can be seen on this RPM.NOTE: Currently, there are only two specimens known. A finer example may show significantly better features.
Read more
1909S•1MM•001
S/S Northeast
1909S•1MM•002
S/S Horizontal
1910S•1MM•001
S/S/S Southeast & Tilted
1910S•1MM•002
S/S North
1910S•1MM•003
S/S East (Inverted)
1910S•1MM•004
S/S North
1911S•1MM•001
S/S West
1911S•1MM•002
S/S Northwest
1912S•1MM•001
S/S Northeast
1913S•1MM•001
S/S Northwest
1916S•1MM•001
S/S/S South & West
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