PCGS 1937-S Buffalo Nickel: Balloon Letters From DDD, Flat Hub?

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Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6463 Posts	Posted 07/15/2025 3:00 pm I ran across these nickel images, and I became curious at the plump balloon quality to the reverse lettering. The dots between USoA are particularly thick, although they do not appear distended. Five Cents and EPU are also cartoonish. At first, I reasoned that it might be a combination of Die Deterioration and some poor metal flow along the edges. However, the S mint mark appears to be the correct size and thickness. DDD should affect everything equally, and metal flow should more severely affect devices closest to the rim. Is this lettering thickness possibly the result of a flattened or distorted hub? I am open to explanations, I am still trying to learn the unusual things I see on Buffalo nickels, following the same path I took with Jefferson nickels. Thanks for any insights! https://www.pcgs.com/cert/43506802 Edited by Brandmeister 07/15/2025 3:01 pm Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 07/16/2025 09:40 am Very interesting. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 94867 Posts	Posted 07/17/2025 09:40 am Well, I do see some radial flow lines, which indicate a worn die. 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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