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Thought I'd Leave You A Bit Scratchy

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Picture doesn't do the scratches justice.
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That was my thoughts too.
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 Posted 02/18/2026  3:36 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Errers and Varietys to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I agree. Lots of die polishing lines. Cool find.
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How about guessing the year?
63 for me
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Rusted die.
I'll guess 1983.
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I agree, that's a mid-1980s reverse. Somebody wanted that die clash out, no questions asked!
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A mint technician on a mission...
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The 1983 JN has at least 6 recognized significant reverse die clashes, so best bet is that this reverse die used to be one of those.
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You guys are close!! Its a 1988 P nickel.
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Cool, that shows how little I know about the Nickels dies
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I also agree on plenty of die polishing lines.
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