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Does my Buffalo nickel have a die clash error? Thank you for your help.    *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. ***Edited by Fistcha
07/14/2021 2:29 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Where are you seeing the clash? And how about a closeup of that area?
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Pillar of the Community
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@Fistcha.... Predominantly, I'm seeing a well circulated coin, that being said.... possibly the area of the lips & under the chin "could" be where you're referring to the clash? Need better pics though. Here's an overlay to try & compare.... http://www.maddieclashes.com/five-cent-overlays/ |
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Valued Member
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under the chin and by the mouth
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Valued Member
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see tu me it look like the unum is under the chin
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes, that is a clash, evident under the chin, in front of the lips and between the feather and the back of the neck.
Good eye and sorry about the poor condition of the coin.
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Very nice, I would have missed something like that myself..
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Bedrock of the Community
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Among us Buffalo hunters, this clash is known as the "whiskers" variety. I'm guessing that the date is 1914. This clash is quite strong, standing in stark contrast to the excessive wear the coin has undergone .... a poor coin with an XF clash! Thus, despite the low value, it's a cool find!
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Surprisingly a very common occurrence with Buffalo nickels. I don't know why it happen so often, but the mint worker seemed to have their hands full filling the dies to remove the clashing. Probably why there are so many 2 feather and no F varieties. |
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Posted 07/14/2021 2:15 pm
