1988-D tripled lower serif

[hasfam]

This is another possible rpm that will probably be making a trip with others to Bob's house. Wanted to get some opinions 1st. The lower serif on this 1988-D appears tripled to me.

Thanks
Rock

[mustbebob]

There was a damaged mint mark punch used in 1988. You may want to look at this link, and see if it matches yours. It seems like it to me Rock.

http://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln/diestate.php?date=1988&die_id=1988d1mm016&die_state=eds

[hasfam]

Well Bob, I had seen that when I was checking on this coin. Although the markers are subtle and this coin is a bit circulated, none of the markers are there. Do you think there was another damaged mm punch? And by the photos, are you saying it doesn't look like a legit rpm?
Thanks
Rock

[mustbebob]

Rock,
The damaged mint mark punch was used on many dies. Each one would have different markers. The markers on coppercoins is for that particular die. I did mean that it did NOT look like a legitimate RPM, but as always, I would need to see it in hand to make the proper determination. Sorry for the confusion.

[hasfam]

Ok, thanks Bob. I understand about the different dies now. No biggie. You win some and you lose some.
Rock