Merc dime, large "s" vs. small "s" mint mark

I sent off a 1941-S Mercury dime to ANACS because I was just sure that I had the large "s" (rare variety) mint mark.

Alas, ANACS said it was the common small "s". (Which makes the AU-53 dime worth about $5).

Does anyone know a link that shows a side-by-side comparison of the two mint marks?

 

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http://www.stellacoinnews.com/index.php/mercury-dimes-ch-6-1941-s/

 

Here is a comparison of 1945-S , I will check if I have the 1941S ones .

No, I don't and I apologize for confusing the issue on your 1941 question.





Jim

 

So far as I know, they used the same punch for all coins. thus the Lincoln cent will have the same mint marks as the other coin. Look here;
http://www.lincolncentresource.com/San_Fransisco_Mintmark_Styles.html

 

1928-S-s

I know for sure on the 1928-S the large mint mark is the rarest. from 1940 and on up till 45 I think it the small s that is the rarest.
I would check my books but there all packed up were moving soon

 

Thank you all very much! This forum is a fountain of knowledge!

I now have a beautifully encapsulated $5 coin. Not exactly cost effective, but on the bright side - it'll stay AU-53 for the next century or two!

Thanks again for your help and the links.