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lelliott608 New Member United States 18 Posts	Posted 04/15/2010 10:55 pm I recently purchased a 1914-P Buffalo nickel and happened to notice something that I'd never seen before (or could find in any reference book I had). Visible (even without magnification)under the Indian's chin are two sets of wavy, spiked lines. Then on the reverse, the EPU motto appears to have doubling under the 'L' and a couple of other letters. The diameter of the nickel exactly matches other buff nickels that I have, but the weight is 5.16 grams. Was the weight of the Buffalo nickel always spot on at 5.00 grams? Also, if this is a die clash, does this detract from or add to the value at all? Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

aladinslamp Pillar of the Community United States 3076 Posts	Posted 04/16/2010 01:06 am minor die gouges usually don't add to the coins value, it supports attributions to known die errors.. there still cool.. Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 04/16/2010 11:29 am Yes, that is a die clash underneath the chin and does not really do anything to the value unless incredibly dramatic. Someone might pay a small premium for a very strong clash but don't expect it to significantly impact the value. On some series, it is almost tougher to find a coin without a clash rather than with a clash- 3 cent nickels in particular are frequently found with clash marks. As for the planchet weight there is some variation to be expected, +/-0.1g is usually the range of variation and yours is close enough to that figure. Report this Post to the Staff
lelliott608 New Member United States 18 Posts	Posted 04/16/2010 11:58 am Thank you for the replies and the education! I'd needed a 1914 for my collection anyway, so I'm definitely planning on keeping it. I just wasn't sure whether it was something worthy of noting on the flip. Much appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff
TreasHunt Pillar of the Community United States 2540 Posts	Posted 05/06/2010 07:06 am die clash, very common on Buffs. Report this Post to the Staff
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