Lwhitener74 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I have a 1973 Jefferson Nickel that has obvious errors. 1st thing I noticed was the stamping around the edging of the coin. Can't make out the words completely because I do not have anything other than a magnifying glass. It appears to me that this Nickel may have been stamped over some other kind of coin. The other error I notice is a visible 6 on the neck next to the hair above the collar. You can see lettering on the letters of the word Liberty. I am new to this coin thing but I believe there may even be some double die as well. That may be questionable. I would like your input on this coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member: Seasoned Veteran DWLange Posted August 15, 2019 Member: Seasoned Veteran Share Posted August 15, 2019 That nickel suffered some damage that occurred outside of the mint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwhitener74 Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 I agree the nickel is not in the best of shape but how would you explain the 6 that is on the neck that is not from being damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompson2 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 55 minutes ago, Lwhitener74 said: I agree the nickel is not in the best of shape but how would you explain the 6 that is on the neck that is not from being damaged. Where are you seeing a 6? I don't see anything that I can convince myself looks like anything other than dings and scratches... And I don't think there's anything in the minting process that would randomly put a feature on a coin.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 What you have is damage that resembles a "6." It is very common for hits on a coin to look like numbers of letters, but it is just as the others have said- damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwhitener74 Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 This does not look like damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstang Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Quote This does not look like damage. It is damage. It has taken a hit with something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompson2 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Lwhitener74 said: This does not look like damage. Pretty sure that's a combination of extensive wear combined with lighting. The wear is giving you a hard edge into the recessed area instead of a smooth transition, making it look like there's something there. But you can always send it in for evaluation. Maybe they'll see it differently that the people here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 4 hours ago, Lwhitener74 said: This does not look like damage. It does to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
