Was The Die At The End Of Its Life?

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Bob Levi Valued Member Canada 488 Posts	Posted 10/24/2014 12:18 am Noticed this nickel had a lot going on with it. obverse, crack on shoulder. Lots of what I assume are die cracks on the lettering and pendant of necklace. The reverse has what looks like a melting date, the same cracks on lettering and on left leaf, the beavers tail and both edges of water lines. It may just be easier to list whats right with this one. Report this Post to the Staff

Alexer Pillar of the Community Canada 2632 Posts	Posted 10/24/2014 12:23 am 2001s are popular for that I've seen plenty of them. Edited by Alexer 10/24/2014 12:24 am Report this Post to the Staff
Altaira Pillar of the Community Canada 2519 Posts	Posted 10/24/2014 12:44 am 2001P "white" coins have a lot of these weird things going on. I think the mint haven't fully got the hang of using MPPS yet. Report this Post to the Staff
Alexer Pillar of the Community Canada 2632 Posts	Posted 10/24/2014 01:19 am Here's another one.. Report this Post to the Staff
DBM Pillar of the Community Canada 9864 Posts	Posted 10/24/2014 01:41 am I think SlurExe97 is right, I think it's a plating issue due to inexperience in striking these coins rather than a die issue. Someone will have to study these and see if there is a progression indicating deteriorating dies. "Dipping" is not considered cleaning... -from PCGS website Edited by DBM 10/24/2014 01:45 am Report this Post to the Staff
Bob Levi Valued Member Canada 488 Posts	Posted 10/24/2014 10:13 am Wow, great insight. I figured it wasn't too rare but thought it was a interesting coin and worth posting. Nice pics pennyman, I'm having trouble with close ups. Yours look like the Regina has warts, lol Report this Post to the Staff
Alexer Pillar of the Community Canada 2632 Posts	Posted 10/24/2014 1:24 pm I've seen well over a hundred of these and have compared quite a few to each other and I believe its a die problem for too many reasons. But I'm not an expert and I didn't catalogue anything so DBM your right that would be a good project..for someone. Report this Post to the Staff
ace_ftw Pillar of the Community Canada 1747 Posts	Posted 10/24/2014 1:48 pm I have about 50 or so 2000 with spots all over the back of the beaver as well as on the date. Report this Post to the Staff
Xanonite Valued Member Canada 218 Posts	Posted 10/27/2014 3:26 pm I find that alot of coins from 2001 on have tons of trails, dimples, and extra metal around the legend. I found out the challenge is to find one that has none for the album. Yours looks like it is on the extreme end, nice find for the error album. Report this Post to the Staff
Alexer Pillar of the Community Canada 2632 Posts	Posted 10/27/2014 4:11 pm Plated then struck I believe tells the story. Report this Post to the Staff
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