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New Member
United States
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Looking for some help to identify a possible error on a nickel that I have. I found the coin in a bag of change from the early 1970s so it is unscathed by circulation. The reverse of the coin has a large gouge where it looks like something may have deformed it during minting. The wording is still there making me believe this is a type of error. As my first post in this community, I am hoping I am following all guidelines and am sure that y'all can help me identify. Thanks.    |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Very interesting! First step would be to remove the coin from the 2x2 and take new photos--the result will be better images to help us see what's happening.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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 To the CCF Not the best of photos to identify anything but I would say that it is possibly Struck Through Grease. Clearer photos taken outside of the holder would help. |
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New Member
 United States
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New Member
United States
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It seems as though there is a gouge in the coin. After looking at many of the grease-filled die errors, this does not seem to be the same issue although I could be wrong.
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Moderator
 United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4846 Posts |
Appears to be a struck through error, but something more substantial than grease, not totally sure what.
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New Member
United States
49 Posts |
Should I hang on to it hoping that it is worth more than 5 cents or just spend it? I am just getting started as a coin collector but as a college student, I cant keep stuff around that doesn't have any extra value. Thanks again!.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Maybe better terminology instead of grease would be Die Fill but it is certainly struck through something.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Should I hang on to it hoping that it is worth more than 5 cents or just spend it? That's definitely a keeper if you can spare five cents. I bet someone would pay you a few dollars for it. |
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United States
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to the Community! Your post was moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention.  Nice find!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks like a huge strike through to me. Very cool find! Certainly a keeper if you can spare it. Should hold a premium above face value.
-CH27
Collector of U.S. Coins, Varieties, and Colonial Coinage
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Or struck through debris, like cardboard/grease.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's a very nice strike through too. Great find!!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1998 Posts |
Very nice find! And worth more than five cents
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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STKRollHunter to the CCF! excellent find in chump change |
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Posted 02/03/2021 1:07 pm
