1983 P Jefferson Nickel Mint Error Obverse?

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LisaR New Member United States 13 Posts	Posted 10/03/2019 11:26 pm Hi guys, Im wondering if this melted effect seen in Jeffersons face on obverse 1983 P nickel could be mint error or some type of chemical damage? Its on his temple and around eye. Report this Post to the Staff

Yokozuna Pillar of the Community United States 4618 Posts	Posted 10/03/2019 11:38 pm It could be a VERY, VERY, VERY Late Stage Die strike. All of the lettering is mushy and looks like it's moving towards the rim. The wavy lines in the fields would also be an indicator of a VLSD strike. Now the weird part. This is not considered to be an error. Many coins are struck with dies that are worn out. The resulting coins look mushy or blurry. Lets see what the others think, but I think I'm right on this one. ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! Report this Post to the Staff
LisaR New Member United States 13 Posts	Posted 10/04/2019 12:00 am Cool thanks a bunch Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/04/2019 04:51 am Agreed,VLDS. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15425 Posts	Posted 10/04/2019 05:10 am VLDS Fun find but not an error Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74138 Posts	Posted 10/04/2019 09:50 am Very Late Die State coin with heavy Die Deterioration. 1983 Nickels were notorious for this. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Yokozuna Pillar of the Community United States 4618 Posts	Posted 10/04/2019 11:09 am Oops. I had the right idea but I used the wrong terminology. VLDS or Very Late Die State. Thanks for the correction. I knew it didn't sound quite right, but it was late and I was sleepy. Next time I'll do my research before I post, or I'll try to get to sleep earlier. ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! Report this Post to the Staff
LisaR New Member United States 13 Posts	Posted 10/04/2019 12:23 pm Thanks everyone! Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 10/04/2019 1:06 pm Also on the bridge of the nose, that is showing extreme die polishing on that area. But not a keeper unless you want one for educational purposes to show to new collectors. Report this Post to the Staff
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