1966 SMS Jefferson Nickel Area Above Memorial

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Cointree Valued Member United States 449 Posts	Posted 04/25/2023 6:48 pm Hi, I am just wondering what this might be. There is an area of metal on the reverse above the left of the memorial that is very smooth and shiny and doesn't look like damage. Any ideas? This coin was in a 1966 Special Mint Set that had been opened, but I think it is original. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 95630 Posts	Posted 04/25/2023 6:58 pm feeder finger damage? 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
nick10 Pillar of the Community United States 3207 Posts	Posted 04/25/2023 7:00 pm Dearborn, that was my first thought too Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95630 Posts	Posted 04/25/2023 7:12 pm Yeah, mine too. it is off to the side and has some grooves in it, I have never seen it as a broad swipe of it before. 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
CoinCents Pillar of the Community United States 3656 Posts	Posted 04/25/2023 10:52 pm That is really amazing looking. I know this will sound stupid but, could it be a grease issue? I look forward to reading all the posts on it. Thanks CC Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 01:26 am Maybe polishing off a clash? Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 05:51 am I think it is die abrasion/polishing. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Cointree Valued Member United States 449 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 1:38 pm Thanks everyone. I think I agree die abrasion/polishing is the most likely cause. Report this Post to the Staff
HGK3 Pillar of the Community United States 572 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 3:58 pm Some interesting trail lines on the reverse around States Of America which clearly supports the die polishing theory. Don't see this one listed on Traildies.com, so if they're taking submissions they might like to see your photos. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 6:42 pm Good catch on the trail lines, I missed that. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8744 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 8:16 pm Looks like an extreme die scrape, very cool looking! LINK https://www.error-ref.com/die-scrapes/ Noticed the trails too, very extreme at the "F" but feel the two are unrelated, just coincidence in my opinion. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Tunnioc Pillar of the Community United States 3173 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 8:17 pm Quote: Some interesting trail lines on the reverse Yes, good catch HGK3! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95630 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 8:23 pm Quote: Looks like an extreme die scrape, very cool looking! LINK https://www.error-ref.com/die-scrapes/ Thanks Makecents, I think so too Die scrapes created by the feeder fingers (which was my first thought up above) The following quote is taken directly from Error-ref: Quote:* Definition: Die scrapes are a form of die damage generally caused by the feeder/ejector scraping across the die face. While the anvil die is most commonly affected, 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
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8744 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 8:25 pm Dearborn, I could be wrong but do not think this is feeder fingers damage. Not the typical direction. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95630 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 9:05 pm No it is not the usual direction but I have seen it this way. The quote I put up was taken directly from your reference and clearly identifies FFD in it 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
Cointree Valued Member United States 449 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 11:14 pm Funny, I just did an internet search for this and came across a different coin forum where they are discussing very similar areas on Mercury dimes and having the same back and forth: Feeder finger damage/die abrasion that is polished off, vs die clash marks that are polished off. They don't appear to come to a conclusion. Then I went to look at Jefferson nickel die clashes and found this, which shows a clash mark right at the same location. And it is on a 1966 SMS. Interesting! http://www.maddieclashes.com/adc-5c-1966-01sms/ Report this Post to the Staff
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