That is actually one cool looking Nickel but not an error. I too have found several of these same looking Nickels in the past. Keep in mind that the metal composition of a Nickel is much harder than say that of a Copper Lincoln Cent. Therefore the dies took much more of a beating as they struck this harder metal. Whether as said above that the dies were overworked (which I tend to also agree) or it is the mere fact of quicker die wear due to the harder Nickel metal, Nickels are very often found with some funky looking stuff like yours.





































