Jefferson 5 Cent Coin 1980 P .muti.errors

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norman02 Valued Member Switzerland 90 Posts	Posted 09/29/2022 11:24 am As a novice this is what I see The coin seems to have been struck on a smaller Planchet? as most of the lettering to the face of coin is on the edge. On his face one can see what looks like jaggered teeth on the cheeck. The reverse shows a dent to bottom of coin pushing up into the lettering and bending them. The right handside of building ..first &.second window has an issue...not sure how ot term it. The pillar right of door is broken ? and at the bottom of the building onthe left has a crack. So I guees it all adds up to a coin that went through the ringer. What intrigues me is the Frontice as his face does look scary with that jaggered look. I have searched th enet for a similar but found none. So does this make it a sought after coin.....Many thanks for looking Report this Post to the Staff

nick10 Pillar of the Community United States 3207 Posts	Posted 09/29/2022 11:30 am that's a common general appearance for a 1980 nickel that's been damaged in circulation Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/29/2022 11:30 am Looks like damage to the rim area. Note the rim is pushed into the reverse design? There will be an incuse mark on the outside edge of the coin on that area. What is the weight of the coin. If 5 grams, then it is just a damaged coin. If the weight is less then there could be another issue? Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21652 Posts	Posted 09/29/2022 11:32 am The Obverse has a slight misaligned die, that is why the lettering is close to the edge. Everything else can be attributed to damage. I don't think damaged coins are sought after as you can create your own. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/29/2022 11:40 am Agree, a slight MAD and a hard life. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/29/2022 11:52 am A keeper Mad is when the devices fall over the rim: While it is a MAD, it is not a collectable one. The devices need to fall over the rim and the opposite side should show weakness on the other side. Why will they have a weaker reverse on some areas? Because the dies are not aligned over each other. The the striking is not happening on the MAD area: Note the illustration on the left on this image: CoopHome: What is a MAD cent, and when are they collectable? off center misalignment. opposite side does not strike up because of the die not coin over the other die. Edited by coop 09/29/2022 11:57 am Report this Post to the Staff
norman02 Valued Member Switzerland 90 Posts	Posted 09/29/2022 3:29 pm cooop...many many thanks for the explanation and great pics...it helps so much in establihing the chaff from the wheat....thanks again Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 98052 Posts	Posted 09/29/2022 3:44 pm The rim on the reverse side has been damaged in circulation - it took a huge hit to more the metal like that. the obverse looks very worn from circulation too. 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
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