19? Mercury Dime "broken Nose" Error?

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RollsRoyce New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 04/26/2022 9:08 pm Looks as though there is some kind of damage to both obverse and reverse. also the broken nose or missing bridge and odd shape to the tip of nose. please advise. Thanks in advance! Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 04/26/2022 9:33 pm @roll, for sure the area around the date has been damaged. You can see the corresponding spot on the rev is also damaged. For the missing part of the nose, it could be either damage or over-aggressive die polishing following a die clash. I'm interested to see what others think. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 04/26/2022 9:45 pm Mercury dimes with the broken nose condition are definitely the result of die polishing. I collect 1940-S Mercury dimes and would not be surprised if this was a 1940. The San Francisco mint apparently didn't have enough dies for that year or didn't take care of them as there are many different severe die cracks with over polished dies. to the CCF! Edited by dave700x 04/26/2022 9:47 pm Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19139 Posts	Posted 04/26/2022 9:53 pm Agree with the comments above. Mercury dimes are always an adventure. Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 04/26/2022 10:00 pm Here is a link to a few 1940-S examples I have. http://goccf.com/t/281751&SearchTerms=1940 Report this Post to the Staff
RollsRoyce New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 10:31 am Thanks all. @dave700x your link was helpful. Really appreciate your time and attention everyone! Report this Post to the Staff
fortcollins Pillar of the Community United States 3634 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 2:54 pm @dave700x, the 1940-S Lincoln Cents have a similar issue. That date is the mother lode of Retained Cuds (or in the new lingo, "pre-cuds"). Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 3:12 pm Quote: That date is the mother lode of Retained Cuds (or in the new lingo, "pre-cuds") Wow! I guess so... Report this Post to the Staff
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19? Mercury Dime "Broken Nose" Error?