1966 Nickel Ponytail Error? - Coin Community Forum

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Bella57 Valued Member United States 97 Posts	Posted 11/12/2016 5:47 pm I noticed on this nickel the part of Jefferson's ponytail closest to his collar is missing. The area is as flat as the other flat surfaces of the coin. I have put it next to another 1966 nickel in the photo. The coin I am questioning is on the left. I don't think this is Die Deterioration since the rest of the image is strong. But then again I am still learning. I'm just wondering what could have caused this and if it is considered an error. Thank you in advance for the input. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 11/12/2016 5:54 pm Over abraded die. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 11/12/2016 6:26 pm That means the die was over polished on just one area so much it removed part of the lower-mid devices on the die in that area. Just the deeper devices were untouched. So it isn't from normal die wear, but over polished on that one area. Must have been something wrong with the die in that area. Heavy die dent or very strong die gouge. Report this Post to the Staff
cwb Pillar of the Community United States 3463 Posts	Posted 11/12/2016 9:53 pm You can see it on the front of the bust and neck area also. Good eye! Report this Post to the Staff
Bella57 Valued Member United States 97 Posts	Posted 11/21/2016 2:24 pm Good eye to you too cwb. I did not see that on the bust and neck area. Thanks coop for the input and the links, good lessons. Report this Post to the Staff
Dustin6 Pillar of the Community United States 3516 Posts	Posted 11/21/2016 4:03 pm Very nice over abraded die Report this Post to the Staff
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