1938 S over S Lincoln Cent or Machine Double?

[jonboy1969]

I found this cent this morning going through my grandfather's wheat collection. Since I am a bit new to finding and identifying errors any assistance is greatly appreciated.
I think this is a repunch of S over S but I have been wrong in the past. Thanks for looking and any input.





All the best,
Jon

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Treasure of Victoria Peak - Grab it through Amazon!

[LooseChange]

I'd say you have a repunched mintmark.
See an MS example here: https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1938-s-1c-repunched-mintmark-bn/37763

 

[galenrog]

This has some similarities to a 1938-S triple-punched mintmark. Look up images of FS-01-1938S-502 (016.5). The number is from the Fivaz-Stanton (FS) Numbering System. If you agree, after checking images, you might want to have a trusted local coin dealer take a look, too.

I would not put too much thought into having it authenticated by one of the grading companies. Value for an MS-65 example is $35 - $50. Having it authenticated and graded could easily eat most of that.

Time for more coffee.

 

[A2coins]

Good eye catching that. I would hold onto it

 

[jonboy1969]

This has some similarities to a 1938-S triple-punched mintmark. Look up images of FS-01-1938S-502 (016.5). The number is from the Fivaz-Stanton (FS) Numbering System. If you agree, after checking images, you might want to have a trusted local coin dealer take a look, too.

I would not put too much thought into having it authenticated by one of the grading companies. Value for an MS-65 example is $35 - $50. Having it authenticated and graded could easily eat most of that.

Time for more coffee.

Thanks so much for the input!
This is my first restrike find! I am very excited even tho its not the highest value. I am not going through all these cents for the money. I just wanted to see what my grandfather collected. With a little help from me and my sister when we were kids. My sister and I flipped a lot of the pennies over to help "look for the wheat". Going through these thousands of pennies is a real treat. I am in no rush, but I am trying to learn what to look for. With the help of people like you and my Mega Red book and the ever-important USB microscope, I have a greater appreciation for the coin collecting community! Hopefully I can post my next find soon!
thanks again. All the best,
Jon