Help With 1984 P Nickel Irregularity Near Rim

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Newherehavingfun Valued Member United States 190 Posts	Posted 07/13/2022 9:26 pm I love these old dark worn nickels, it's actually not terrible but I like the dark patina. There is a V shaped depression towards the rim obverse at 11 o'clock from hairline location into the letter U. Can anyone tell me what this is, please? Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34395 Posts	Posted 07/13/2022 9:33 pm @new, could it be damage? When an unusual feature is inset, virtually 100% of the time it is damage. "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
Newherehavingfun Valued Member United States 190 Posts	Posted 07/13/2022 9:37 pm Quote: @new, could it be damage? When an unusual feature is inset, virtually 100% of the time it is damage. Ya think? It's strange, right? It is banged up pretty good so it makes sense but it's such a strange depression. Thanks, Spence! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 07/13/2022 10:47 pm it is strange, and incuse? could be grease strike through, Maybe the shape is from the way the mint worker wiped the die off. 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
Wrekkdd Pillar of the Community Canada 3328 Posts	Posted 07/13/2022 11:20 pm If your asking about the line that goes through trust it looks like a possible stain to me. If your asking about the rim specifically then that is damage. Report this Post to the Staff
Newherehavingfun Valued Member United States 190 Posts	Posted 07/13/2022 11:51 pm Thank you kindly, marking it as damaged. I keep all of them :) Report this Post to the Staff
JTCC Pillar of the Community United States 797 Posts	Posted 07/14/2022 01:34 am I agree, damaged. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/14/2022 05:08 am Die dent of some sort? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Newherehavingfun Valued Member United States 190 Posts	Posted 07/14/2022 12:02 pm Quote: Die dent of some sort? Hmmm, I don't know. The dirt is gathered along the cracked edge, it's indented. But as others have said, it's likely damage. But I don't know for sure. It's odd! Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 07/14/2022 12:06 pm Possible damage to the outer edge of the coin, moved metal on that area. Just coin damage. No premium for coin damage. (If so, then we would have no change to use, as everyone would be damaging coins) Just a spender Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5770 Posts	Posted 07/14/2022 12:18 pm There is a slight irregularity to the perimeter of the coin (last T of TRUST) at the incuse area, like it occurred when the proto-rim was being formed in the upsetting process. I think this is some form of planchet flaw, possibly it was missing metal before being struck. Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Edited by Petespockets55 07/14/2022 12:19 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Newherehavingfun Valued Member United States 190 Posts	Posted 07/14/2022 3:35 pm Quote: Possible damage to the outer edge of the coin, moved metal on that area. Just coin damage. No premium for coin damage. (If so, then we would have no change to use, as everyone would be damaging coins) Just a spender I save all of them. It's a problem. LOL Report this Post to the Staff
Newherehavingfun Valued Member United States 190 Posts	Posted 07/14/2022 3:37 pm Quote: There is a slight irregularity to the perimeter of the coin (last T of TRUST) at the incuse area, like it occurred when the proto-rim was being formed in the upsetting process. I think this is some form of planchet flaw, possibly it was missing metal before being struck. It's much clearer in person, I still don't have the right set up for photo's. Thanks so much for the input! Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 07/14/2022 6:01 pm The proto rim doesn't control the rim. The die and the collar form the rim during the strike. Report this Post to the Staff
Newherehavingfun Valued Member United States 190 Posts	Posted 07/14/2022 6:29 pm Quote: The proto rim doesn't control the rim. The die and the collar form the rim during the strike. Thanks Coop! Report this Post to the Staff
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