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New Member
United States
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Hello. I recently came across this Jefferson nickel (not sure of year due to the stamp defect). It appears like the front stamp did not press in completely, resulting in a blurry look including only a faint outline of Jefferson's head and mostly indistinguishable type. In addition, it looks almost like the image of Monticello, used for the reverse side, is embossed over the head. The reverse side of the coin appears normal. Has anybody seen a nickel like this before? If so, does it have any rarity or worth associated with it? Thanks to everyone in advance for their help and sharing their coin knowledge.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 It's hard to see any detail in your photo but from your description I could be struck through a capped die.I'm no expert so I'd suggest you wait for others to chime in. While you wait please attempt to post a larger image and include the reverse as it might hold clues to other possibilities. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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As DrDon said, this coin was struck through a late-stage die cap. Value is probably around $8.
Error coin writer and researcher.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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From a distance, looks like a capped. Very nice, those are tough to come by!
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New Member
 United States
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Here is a better picture of the front and also the back side of the nickel.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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That is a keeper. Nice find.
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Moderator
 United States
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spartanmark05, to CCF fellow Michigander. That is a great find.Was it a roll find? John1  |
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Valued Member
United States
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New Member
United States
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Hello, John1. Actually, I came across this coin in a business deposit (I work as a banker). I'm always watching for old coins, but had never come across an error coin before.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pretty decent find.
By the way, is that area around LLO on the reverse
sunken in ?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The new set of photographs shows that this is not a generic capped die strike. It is instead clashed cap strike. Before this coin was struck, the obverse die cap collided with the reverse die when a planchet wasn't fed in. It picked up a partial design from that clash and transferred it to the next few planchets. Your coin was part of that group.
The right side of the reverse face shows what might be die damage. But the photo is too small and the resolution too poor to be sure.
Error coin writer and researcher.
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