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I recently found this in my box of stuff to go through. Is this a weak strike or sever die abrasions?The obverse looks a little weak but not bad. On the reverse however it's missing several things. Part of the Head is gone. The rear leg and part of the front leg are missing. E Pluribus Unum is completely gone. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.       Edited by Waxemm
05/19/2014 5:26 pm
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Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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That's possible. Didn't think about that one.
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Poor coin seems to have a few issues. The slight mad on the front along with what looks like Cuds. |
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That's a good one to hold onto. Great swappin material.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Since when do the two ribbons to the right of the date actually run THROUGH the date?
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On all of the 1926 Buffalo nickels I have seen, the bend in the left ribbon runs under the 6 on this date, Is that not a common thing? |
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This coin must've been struck when the die was...well, about to die!
Definitely late die stage.
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I do have an open 3-legged nickel spot open in my book. Maybe this one will qualify for the time being. Thanks for the information guys.
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Quote:On all of the 1926 Buffalo nickels I have seen, the bend in the left ribbon runs under the 6 on this date, Is that not a common thing? You're right it is. I didn't think the ribbon went through the date but apparently it does in the later years. I was mistaken. |
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Yeah it looks like it started around '24 when the date started getting wider. Except for the years that end in 1.
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Would a Grease Filled Die affect that much of the coin and not bother other areas. I've seen it isolated in spots on coins like one letter, I just assumed it wasn't wiped off of the die well. |
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Appears to be a die adjustment strike ( Grease Filled Die ) with the combination of a BROKEN DIE PLUS shift strike or double strike. grease can build up in any crevices after any die adjustment. You can see the die broke since you have the Cud marks around the edge, which could have also caused other spots to have a weak strike which could explain the 2 legs as well. Good eye, Nice find |
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