There is a mark above the 2 "L"'s in Monticello. What is this? 1 1

[abcd43130]

Any response is appreciated

thanks .. Chris

 

 

[Hoghead515]

Looks like a scratch. Post mint damage. You can see where it displaced the metal above the second L. Looks like that nickel has had a rough life. 

[emabigpiglet]

Hi! These are the only photos you have?

[Coinbuf]

Is the line raised or incuse?   I'm not sure it really matters as a coin in this poor of condition would have to be a major error, and even then the value would be significantly reduced.

[VKurtB]

On 8/16/2023 at 5:36 PM, Coinbuf said:

Is the line raised or incuse?   I'm not sure it really matters as a coin in this poor of condition would have to be a major error, and even then the value would be significantly reduced.

Ever notice how often coins with interesting marks also are loaded with mundane uninteresting marks? Yeahhhh. Let’s think a moment about that. Maybe the difference is just our perception, and not anything real.

[abcd43130]

I can post more pics...kinda late tonight...will post tomorrow

Chris

[J P M]

 Hi Chris. When looking for error coins remember that the coin must be in good shape to start with. Finding one is hard enough and if it is all scratched up it will not be worth anything other than face value.

[powermad5000]

If the marks are raised, it would just be die chips which would not gain any premium in value.

[Conder101]

Looks like it took a hit from something moving left to right which caused a scrape across the top of the L's.