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Mint mark types · San Francisco (S)

S-MMT09 (Late-Serif S)

[1951-1955] [1968-1970]

The final larger serif-style S mint mark

Easy to mistake for the trumpet-tail mint mark, this mint mark type has larger and thicker features than the trumpet-tail. Known as the final mint mark for San Francisco wheat cents, this one was in use through 1955.

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Catalogued dies

Dies tagged with this mintmark punch profile. 158 dies found.

Catalog results

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1DO•001

1952S•1DO•001

Offset Hub Doubling

A strong spread shows as a doubled eyelid to the south of the primary eyelid.

Cross references

  • CONECA: DDO-001

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F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
2.00
5.00
7.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1DO•002

1952S•1DO•002

Offset Hub Doubling

A spread far south of the primary eyelid can be seen on this variety

Cross references

None on file.

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F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
2.00
5.00
7.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•001

1952S•1MM•001

S/S west

A separation line on the left upper curve as well as the upper serif shows on this repunched mintmark.

Cross references

  • WEXLER: WRPM-016
  • CONECA: RPM-001

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F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
1.00
1.50
2.50
3.75
7.50
12.00
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•002

1952S•1MM•002

S/S Northwest

A portion of the secondary mintmark can be seen spread to the northwest of the primary mintmark.

Cross references

  • WEXLER: WRPM-002
  • CONECA: RPM-002

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F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
1.50
2.50
5.00
8.00
10.00
15.00
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•004

1952S•1MM•004

S/S west

A separation line on the upper left curve shows on this repunched mintmark.

Cross references

  • WEXLER: WRPM-017
  • CONECA: RPM-004

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F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
1.00
1.25
2.50
3.75
5.50
9.00 ▲
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•006

1952S•1MM•006

S/S west

Similar to others for the date, this die shows a separation line on the left upper curve of this repunched mintmark.

Cross references

  • WEXLER: WRPM-006
  • CONECA: RPM-006

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F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
1.00
1.50
2.50
3.75
5.50
9.00 ▲
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•009

1952S•1MM•009

S/SNorth

Very small portions of the secondary mintmark spread to the north, can be seen at the top curve, and the center of the primary mintmark.

Cross references

  • WEXLER: WRPM-020
  • CONECA: RPM-009

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F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
1.50
2.50
4.00
6.50
9.50
12.00
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•010

1952S•1MM•010

S/S east

A strong upper serif split shows on this repunched mintmark. This variety will be difficult to detect in circulated grades. We recommend scanning the 1952S for significant markers.

Cross references

  • WEXLER: WRPM-021
  • CONECA: RPM-010

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F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
1.50
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.50
9.00 ▲
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•011

1952S•1MM•011

S/S west

A light separation mark shows on the upper left curve of this variety. This mint mark sits lower than the similar 1MM-013.

Cross references

  • WEXLER: WRPM-005

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F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
1.50
2.00
3.00
4.00
6.00
9.00
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•013

1952S•1MM•013

S/S west

A very light spread shows on the upper curve. Similar to 1MM-011, this mint mark sits a little higher than RPM-011.

Cross references

  • WEXLER: WRPM-009
  • CONECA: RPM-013

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F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
1.00
1.50
2.50
3.75
5.50
9.00 ▲
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•014

1952S•1MM•014

S/S East

A nice separation line on the upper serif and the upper curve show on this RPM.

Cross references

None on file.

All prices and market estimates are for informational and educational purposes only. They are not appraisals, guarantees, or offers to buy or sell. See the Terms of Use for the full Price Guide and Valuation Disclaimer.

F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
1.00
1.50
2.50
3.75
5.50
9.00 ▲
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•016

1952S•1MM•016

S/S East

A nice split on the upper serif, and a more minor split on the lower serif show on this repunched mintmark.

Cross references

  • WEXLER: WRPM-013
  • CONECA: RPM-016

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F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
1.00
1.50
2.50
3.75
5.50
9.00 ▲
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•018

1952S•1MM•018

S/S Tilted

The secondary mintmark on this variety shows as split serifs and a separation line inside the upper curve as well as a separation line on the outside of the lower curve.

Cross references

  • WEXLER: WRPM-040
  • CONECA: RPM-022

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F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
1.00
1.50
2.50
3.75
5.50
9.00 ▲
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•019

1952S•1MM•019

S/S East

Nice splits show on the upper and lower serifs.

Cross references

None on file.

All prices and market estimates are for informational and educational purposes only. They are not appraisals, guarantees, or offers to buy or sell. See the Terms of Use for the full Price Guide and Valuation Disclaimer.

F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
1.00
1.50
2.50
3.75
6.00
9.00 ▲
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•021

1952S•1MM•021

S/S East

A separation line shows on the lower curve. In addition, notching also shows on the lower serif.

Cross references

None on file.

All prices and market estimates are for informational and educational purposes only. They are not appraisals, guarantees, or offers to buy or sell. See the Terms of Use for the full Price Guide and Valuation Disclaimer.

F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
1.00
1.50
2.50
3.75
6.00
9.00 ▲
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•022

1952S•1MM•022

S/S West

Shows separation on upper loop of the mintmark and lower serif

Cross references

None on file.

All prices and market estimates are for informational and educational purposes only. They are not appraisals, guarantees, or offers to buy or sell. See the Terms of Use for the full Price Guide and Valuation Disclaimer.

F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
1.50
2.50
3.50
5.00
8.00
10.00
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•023

1952S•1MM•023

S/S Tilted

Split lower serif

Cross references

None on file.

All prices and market estimates are for informational and educational purposes only. They are not appraisals, guarantees, or offers to buy or sell. See the Terms of Use for the full Price Guide and Valuation Disclaimer.

F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
6.00
9.00 ▲
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•024

1952S•1MM•024

S/S East

Separation seen on upper loop of mintmark and both serifs

Cross references

None on file.

All prices and market estimates are for informational and educational purposes only. They are not appraisals, guarantees, or offers to buy or sell. See the Terms of Use for the full Price Guide and Valuation Disclaimer.

F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
1.50
3.00
6.00
9.00
12.00
16.00
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•026

1952S•1MM•026

S/S East

Seen on upper and lower serifs and upper loop of mintmark.

Cross references

None on file.

All prices and market estimates are for informational and educational purposes only. They are not appraisals, guarantees, or offers to buy or sell. See the Terms of Use for the full Price Guide and Valuation Disclaimer.

F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
12.00
16.00
36.00 ▲
Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•027

1952S•1MM•027

S/S East

Secondary mintmark shows and a secondary loop inside the upper mint mark and on the upper serif

Cross references

  • WEXLER: WRPM-010
  • CONECA: RPM-014

All prices and market estimates are for informational and educational purposes only. They are not appraisals, guarantees, or offers to buy or sell. See the Terms of Use for the full Price Guide and Valuation Disclaimer.

F12
VF20
EF40
AU50
UNC
ChBU
GemBU
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
12.00
16.00
36.00 ▲

1952S•1DO•001

Offset Hub Doubling

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1DO•001

A strong spread shows as a doubled eyelid to the south of the primary eyelid.

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A strong spread shows as a doubled eyelid to the south of the primary eyelid.

1952S•1DO•002

Offset Hub Doubling

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1DO•002

A spread far south of the primary eyelid can be seen on this variety

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A spread far south of the primary eyelid can be seen on this variety

1952S•1MM•001

S/S west

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•001

A separation line on the left upper curve as well as the upper serif shows on this repunched mintmark.

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A separation line on the left upper curve as well as the upper serif shows on this repunched mintmark.

1952S•1MM•002

S/S Northwest

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•002

A portion of the secondary mintmark can be seen spread to the northwest of the primary mintmark.

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A portion of the secondary mintmark can be seen spread to the northwest of the primary mintmark.

1952S•1MM•004

S/S west

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•004

A separation line on the upper left curve shows on this repunched mintmark.

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A separation line on the upper left curve shows on this repunched mintmark.

1952S•1MM•006

S/S west

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•006

Similar to others for the date, this die shows a separation line on the left upper curve of this repunched mintmark.

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Similar to others for the date, this die shows a separation line on the left upper curve of this repunched mintmark.

1952S•1MM•009

S/SNorth

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•009

Very small portions of the secondary mintmark spread to the north, can be seen at the top curve, and the center of the primary mintmark.

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Very small portions of the secondary mintmark spread to the north, can be seen at the top curve, and the center of the primary mintmark.

1952S•1MM•010

S/S east

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•010

A strong upper serif split shows on this repunched mintmark. This variety will be difficult to detect in circulated grades. We recommend scanning the 1952S for significant markers.

Read more

A strong upper serif split shows on this repunched mintmark. This variety will be difficult to detect in circulated grades. We recommend scanning the 1952S for significant markers.

1952S•1MM•011

S/S west

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•011

A light separation mark shows on the upper left curve of this variety. This mint mark sits lower than the similar 1MM-013.

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A light separation mark shows on the upper left curve of this variety. This mint mark sits lower than the similar 1MM-013.

1952S•1MM•013

S/S west

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•013

A very light spread shows on the upper curve. Similar to 1MM-011, this mint mark sits a little higher than RPM-011.

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A very light spread shows on the upper curve. Similar to 1MM-011, this mint mark sits a little higher than RPM-011.

1952S•1MM•014

S/S East

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•014

A nice separation line on the upper serif and the upper curve show on this RPM.

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A nice separation line on the upper serif and the upper curve show on this RPM.

1952S•1MM•016

S/S East

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•016

A nice split on the upper serif, and a more minor split on the lower serif show on this repunched mintmark.

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A nice split on the upper serif, and a more minor split on the lower serif show on this repunched mintmark.

1952S•1MM•018

S/S Tilted

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•018

The secondary mintmark on this variety shows as split serifs and a separation line inside the upper curve as well as a separation line on the outside of the lower curve.

Read more

The secondary mintmark on this variety shows as split serifs and a separation line inside the upper curve as well as a separation line on the outside of the lower curve.

1952S•1MM•019

S/S East

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•019

Nice splits show on the upper and lower serifs.

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Nice splits show on the upper and lower serifs.

1952S•1MM•021

S/S East

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•021

A separation line shows on the lower curve. In addition, notching also shows on the lower serif.

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A separation line shows on the lower curve. In addition, notching also shows on the lower serif.

1952S•1MM•022

S/S West

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•022

Shows separation on upper loop of the mintmark and lower serif

Read more

Shows separation on upper loop of the mintmark and lower serif

1952S•1MM•023

S/S Tilted

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•023

Split lower serif

Read more

Split lower serif

1952S•1MM•024

S/S East

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•024

Separation seen on upper loop of mintmark and both serifs

Read more

Separation seen on upper loop of mintmark and both serifs

1952S•1MM•026

S/S East

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•026

Seen on upper and lower serifs and upper loop of mintmark.

Read more

Seen on upper and lower serifs and upper loop of mintmark.

1952S•1MM•027

S/S East

Pre-attribution photo for 1952S•1MM•027

Secondary mintmark shows and a secondary loop inside the upper mint mark and on the upper serif

Read more

Secondary mintmark shows and a secondary loop inside the upper mint mark and on the upper serif

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