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[cobymordet]

I came across a few nickels that may be victims of a greasy die. 

The 1965 REV has seemingly thin lettering in "AMERICA"

The 1974 REV is missing "CEL"

Would these impairments be attributed to a grease filled die?

[Greenstang]

Probably caused by a partially grease filled die.

[powermad5000]

I would say the one missing CEL would more likely be from a grease filled die (design elements completely missing). The "thin" or "fading" AMERICA I have seen on some other nickels as well and I want to say it could be more due to the wear of the die combined with a weaker strike. I am not sure on these nickels if with having the die wearing excessively makes a normal strike appear to be weak because the die is overly worn. Maybe someone can enlighten me on that or just tell me I am grasping for straws. It is something I have seen and I don't want to blame every anomaly on a grease filled die or partially grease filled die when there could be other causes.

[J P M]

The 74 looks like it was grease and worn out dies on both sides. It may have also seen more use. 

Edited February 29 by J P M