1964 Sp/Sms Nickels Or BU Unc?

The image on the left on my post is a 1965 SMS nickel reverse. The reverse doesn't show the same thickness and squared edge the proof coins have. (above)

The obverse 1966 SMS doesn't show that thickness either:

The 66 is close I think. It kind of looks like the toning has made it appear thinner.

Haha no problem I caught it.

But the strike tells me it is a worn die from the business strike coinage. The proof coins are only used for 3,000 coins (6,000 strikes) Your coin looks very weak in strike. Note the strike above on the 1966.

The reverse here is a 1964 pf69 for a good reference on die quality

I feel like the lettering on mine are stronger than the proofs of the same year, but Jefferson and the Monte Cello are roughly the same. It's hard to even make out the hair lines and the door/windows unless they're moved all around and light is captured from every angle. I agree they should be better and I'm not sure what was lacking for that year, but they just seem to be weak no matter the coin.

Wow , What a thread !

Found the real difference on the rim issue. They are about the same width either way. But the difference is that on the inside of the rim, where it cuts into the face of the coin, the typical P nickel is almost a bowl shape, where the proof edge cuts straight down. You can see on a business Strike how the date and letters round up and into the edge and the others show clear definition on borders.



You can particularly notice the R in Liberty then go outward from there. The BS is concave and bent, flowing with the rim. Mine is flat, like its on a piece of paper. I understand the business Strike is less than ideal, but no amount of circulation is going to change the inside shape of that rim.