2018 P Nickel Gigantic Die Chip On The Left Of Reverse.

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imagecoins Valued Member United States 340 Posts	Posted 08/08/2025 7:30 pm Hi, This is pretty cool, but wish it was in better condition! Edited by imagecoins 08/08/2025 7:43 pm Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21595 Posts	Posted 08/08/2025 7:40 pm There is a name for that die chip, I think it is called a Hornets Nest. Perhaps someone can correct me if I'm wrong. Report this Post to the Staff
imagecoins Valued Member United States 340 Posts	Posted 08/08/2025 7:48 pm A bee hive! lol Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73903 Posts	Posted 08/08/2025 8:08 pm Nice "Hornets Nest" Die Chip. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8740 Posts	Posted 08/08/2025 8:41 pm A nice hornets nest it is, fun find! -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95403 Posts	Posted 08/08/2025 10:04 pm a great 'hornets nest' 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
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10497 Posts	Posted 08/09/2025 01:54 am For some reason that is a common place for die chips (hornets nest) to appear on newer minted nickels. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21595 Posts	Posted 08/09/2025 09:47 am Thanks guys for confirming the name of that die chip is a Hornets Nest. My mind went blank yesterday when I was typing and wasn't quite sure. I will remember it now. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8740 Posts	Posted 08/09/2025 3:28 pm Quote: Thanks guys for confirming the name of that die chip is a Hornets Nest. My mind went blank yesterday when I was typing and wasn't quite sure. I will remember it now. Your recall is better than you thought! You are one of the sharpest on here. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188001 Posts	Posted 08/11/2025 11:01 am Nice example! 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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