1981 Jefferson Nickel With An Imprint Of "jesus" Underneath The E Pluribus Unum On The Back

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Klars New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 06/03/2023 9:21 pm I found this interesting 1981 Jefferson nickel that looks like someone may have imprinted Jesus underneath the e pluribus unum on the back of the coin. I am sure it's not a misprint or error but I am curious to know if that drops or raises the price value. And I am also curious to know who or why someone would imprint it? And how would they do it? I'm new to coin collecting so I don't have a wide range of knowledge in this subject but I am very open to learn all I can! So any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 26277 Posts	Posted 06/03/2023 9:36 pm to the Forum, Klars! This is an example of a counterstamped coin. This type of mutilation has been inflicted on coins ever since they were invented. There's no numismatic premium attached to this. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/03/2023 9:37 pm to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34486 Posts	Posted 06/03/2023 9:56 pm @klar, first welcome to CCF. Second, while there is no added value to a maverick counterstamp like this, it is still a fun find. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 100825 Posts	Posted 06/03/2023 10:24 pm a nice novelty find Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
oddguy Pillar of the Community United States 4135 Posts	Posted 06/03/2023 10:41 pm Some collect them, some say it is damage. Anyone can make them with a punch and a hammer. Still it is cool to find them. Report this Post to the Staff
Klars New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 06/03/2023 10:43 pm Thank you all for the input. Me and my nephew were debating if it was stamped or carved. I thought it looked too composed to be craved but what do I know maybe he's right, lol. But yes, it is definitely a great find and I shall add it to my collection. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 06/04/2023 5:34 pm to the CCF and Looks like it was stamped. Maybe not hard enough to leave bumps on the obverse. Some counterstamps have a premium to counterstamp collectors. Report this Post to the Staff
DMN Valued Member United States 275 Posts	Posted 06/04/2023 5:43 pm Cool find! Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15656 Posts	Posted 06/05/2023 05:30 am to the CCF. with what has been said. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 191622 Posts	Posted 06/05/2023 09:18 am to the Community! You can see more examples of counterstamps here: http://goccf.com/t/126486 http://goccf.com/t/303507 Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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1981 Jefferson Nickel With An Imprint Of "Jesus" Underneath The E Pluribus Unum On The Back