1942 Jefferson Nickel, Type 1 With Die Clash Fragment?

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 10 / Views: 662
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6495 Posts	Posted 10/01/2024 2:18 pm I am a bit puzzled by this coin. I bought it because it seemed to have some low doubling on the obverse lettering that could indicate DDO FS-101. It also hinted at the doubling on the edge of the nose. I am generally willing to roll the dice on ebay for that particular DDO, as it would be a prize addition to my collection, and nice examples of ordinary 1942 cupronickel Jefferson nickels are easy to resell. Under magnification, the doubling was very light dependent, and I began to think it was more a result of die polishing. That's when I noticed the strange notch structure inside the ponytail. I believe that corresponds to the boxy structures atop Monticello on the reverse, clashed in the usual way. However, I see no other clash remnants in the typical places. That includes the reverse where the clash would originate, although it is certainly possible that they swapped dies. The reverse does have a ton of die scratches going in the same top-bottom direction. Is this what it looks like when a die clash is polished out of a WWII-era working die? Report this Post to the Staff

Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6495 Posts	Posted 10/01/2024 2:26 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Seeker_101 Pillar of the Community United States 1791 Posts	Posted 10/02/2024 3:58 pm I can't help with your initial question but that "IN" looks like an earlier die state of this. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95517 Posts	Posted 10/02/2024 7:05 pm that just could be a clash remnant that the polisher missed when he was removing other areas.. 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
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5771 Posts	Posted 10/03/2024 8:54 pm I was hoping for a closeup of the area to see the "strange notch structure inside the ponytail.". Isn't that part of the clash in the field just above the ponytail? There is a horizontal line there and also a horizontal line going from the back of his head to the base of the T (LIBERTY) which may just be a scratch. Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinHI Pillar of the Community United States 2731 Posts	Posted 10/03/2024 9:00 pm Yes, looks like a polished die to remove a clashing event that missed the area between the ponytail and collar. "Pride is yoked with callous behavior, as humility is with compassion." St. Gregory Palamas Top Finds - 1969-S 1c FS-101 http://goccf.com/t/477681 1976 D WQ FS-101 http://goccf.com/t/382777 - 1968 D 1c FS-801 http://goccf.com/t/422254 Cool clashed dies - 1972 D 1c http://goccf.com/t/429855&SearchTerms=CCL Struck-In Rim Burr - 1969 S 1c http://goccf.com/t/425587&SearchTerms=burr Floating (Type II) Counterclash - 1978 D 1c http://goccf.com/t/434991&SearchTerms=1978 Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73978 Posts	Posted 10/03/2024 9:05 pm I see it. The mint worker missed that part of the Die Clash, while polishing the die. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6495 Posts	Posted 10/04/2024 11:00 am Pete, I tried to get images of the notch with a magnifier, but the feature didn't cooperate. The axial light seems to bring it out the best. I had noticed that stubby little line from the ponytail, but I hadn't noticed the long one from the head towards the T. Those are approximately the right places for the roof and foundation of Monticello, respectively. I have seen that ridge on Jefferson's nose on many nickels, both online and in hand. I had assumed it was due to polishing, but I read somewhere (possibly here) that the Mint would retouch or firm up certain areas on the die before it went into production striking. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8743 Posts	Posted 10/05/2024 8:06 pm Quote: but I read somewhere (possibly here) that the Mint would retouch or firm up certain areas on the die before it went into production striking. LINK https://www.error-ref.com/retouchin...gn-elements/ -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6495 Posts	Posted 10/05/2024 8:59 pm That's indeed the article. Thanks, makecents! =) Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8743 Posts	Posted 10/05/2024 9:07 pm -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 10 / Views: 662

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.47 seconds to rattle this change.