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Fbalstud1 New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 06/06/2025 5:23 pm Hello I am wondering what my 1940 nickel error on the reverse side.. it's the "E" on five Report this Post to the Staff

Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6464 Posts	Posted 06/06/2025 5:32 pm I think the E has just been crushed by heavy wear. That nickel has taken a beating. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21586 Posts	Posted 06/06/2025 5:38 pm Damage is not an error. Your nickel has just been damaged. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19120 Posts	Posted 06/06/2025 6:16 pm Agree--post-strike damage. Lots of hits, dings, and flattening. Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10485 Posts	Posted 06/06/2025 6:20 pm The E has been "smooshed" - metal movement from a hit (or 2) Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73747 Posts	Posted 06/06/2025 6:49 pm I agree, just PMD from normal circulation wear and tear. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94892 Posts	Posted 06/06/2025 8:06 pm quite possible a die chip that got smashed back into the surface. 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
oddguy Pillar of the Community United States 4135 Posts	Posted 06/06/2025 8:07 pm This coin has been in a lot rough places. It is just a damaged coin. Edited by oddguy 06/06/2025 8:10 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 06/09/2025 11:08 am I agree with it being PMD. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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