Need Help, Think I Found A 1953 Henning Nickel

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PowerSergNY New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 01/12/2024 5:31 pm Hi there everyone, I am new to the forums and new to collecting. Been collecting on and off for a few years now, just recently heard about the Henning nickels. I believe I came across a 1953 but its a D. My question is... How do you know it is or not ? The odd thing is that it weighs 5.06 grams. I just recently bought another scale to make sure I am not losing my mind. They both say 5.06 grams. Everything I read says 1953 are the most rare of the bunch, so little info is out there. TIA Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/12/2024 5:37 pm This is not a Henning nickel in my opinion . Report this Post to the Staff
PowerSergNY New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 01/12/2024 5:39 pm Hi there, thanks for the feedback. why would the weight be over 5 grams? noob here.... TIA Report this Post to the Staff
halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1489 Posts	Posted 01/12/2024 5:52 pm 5.06 g is well within tolerance for a normal nickel. The Henning nickels came in heavier — was it 5.4 g? Report this Post to the Staff
PowerSergNY New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 01/12/2024 5:57 pm That makes sense, thank you Report this Post to the Staff
halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1489 Posts	Posted 01/12/2024 5:58 pm Also, the D mintmark on your coin is a giveaway it is genuine, plus the dot near the Monticello dome is not in the right place for a Henning. Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25195 Posts	Posted 01/12/2024 5:59 pm The 1953 Henning nickels do not have a D mint mark. Also, the lower left leg of the R in PLURIBUS is looped/holed. Please post a picture of the reverse of your coin. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
PowerSergNY New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 01/12/2024 6:08 pm Thanks everyone! appreciate it! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95984 Posts	Posted 01/12/2024 6:30 pm not a Henning for the reasons described above.. (but at least you aware of them..) 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
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 01/12/2024 7:33 pm to the CCF and Report this Post to the Staff
JCronin Valued Member United States 59 Posts	Posted 06/19/2024 09:58 am PowerSerg... Show a complete photo of the reverse. There are other doe markers I discovered and are featured in my new book on Hennings Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6504 Posts	Posted 06/19/2024 11:52 am https://www.error-ref.com/henning-c...feit-nickel/ That's a really good article on Henning nickels. 1% is within U.S. Mint tolerances for coinage. But if you are paying attention to the details, you are on the right track! =) Report this Post to the Staff
Sharks Pillar of the Community Canada 1764 Posts	Posted 06/19/2024 12:42 pm @PowerSergNY Need a good picture of the reverse, please. That would show/or not, most of the die marks. Does not appear to be a Henning nickel. Edited by Sharks 06/19/2024 12:46 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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