New Collector Please Help. 1975 Nickel Error?

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CaptnKraptem New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 04/02/2021 08:32 am Hello. My wife and I have recently started searching for errors coins. We came across this 1975 nickel. no mint mark. It isn't in the best shape but it has a strange image that appears to be behind the building, behind the L in Monticello and behind the S in cents. It also has a change in tone around those areas. Someone suggested that it could be a "vice coin" but I've found one of those and I believe those is raised from the coin. I've taken several pics at different angles to try and show this. I've spent hours searching and the best match I can find is a possible die clash Edited by CaptnKraptem 04/02/2021 08:39 am Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 95806 Posts	Posted 04/02/2021 08:42 am to CCF. Well it dies seem to line up with Jefferson's head. There is a bit of the anomaly on the Building on the right side and in the left of the dome on the left side. Lets see what others have to say. There are a few folks here that can overlay Obverse and reverse on the same image to a comparison. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 04/02/2021 08:59 am It is called Progressive Indirect Die Transfer (DIDT) A form a die aging seen on Cents and Nickels. On larger Denominations it is called a Halo. They are not a premium, just an explanation of what it is. Seen also on Cents: Even seen on Memorial cents: First one I've seen that was raised above the fields though. CoopHome: What is PIDT? (Progressive Indirect Die Transfer) Edited by coop 04/02/2021 09:01 am Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/02/2021 09:26 am to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7028 Posts	Posted 04/02/2021 10:49 am I'd soak it in acetone, got a feeling it's some kind of substance like tinted nail polish Report this Post to the Staff
PPorro Valued Member United States 123 Posts	Posted 04/02/2021 12:00 pm Nice to learn about another possible die error that I never heard of or looked for. Like always, loved the photos and descriptions to define and explain. Report this Post to the Staff
CaptnKraptem New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 04/02/2021 11:06 pm Thank you for all the supportive answers. I saw pictures like that while I was searching but they never gave that definition. Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 04/02/2021 11:15 pm I think Greasy hit the nail on the head with the advice provided. I too see caked paint or some substance on the surface of your coin. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
IsThisAnything Valued Member United States 440 Posts	Posted 04/03/2021 12:32 am Great info, Coop! I've got a nickel that looks just like that which I have had set aside. I'll have to give mine a closer look tomorrow. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 04/04/2021 7:52 pm While these are not a premium item, it is always nice to know that they are. (When you don't know, you always want to know) Report this Post to the Staff
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