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LMT 1854 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 04/01/2011 12:45 am Found this nickel the other day and was wondering if anyone knew about the S on the back. It seems to be imprinted. The image is poor, but you can see the S. Report this Post to the Staff

biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 04/01/2011 01:09 am It is just a countermark done by someone with a letter punch. Report this Post to the Staff
LMT 1854 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 04/01/2011 01:14 am So nothing rare about it? Thats what I thought. Thank you Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/01/2011 07:29 am I agree with Bio. Also, to CCF fellow Michigander. Where abouts are you in Michigan? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
LMT 1854 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 04/01/2011 08:15 am I live near Holland Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/01/2011 09:05 am I'm in Arenac county,a bit of difference between us. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 04/02/2011 02:40 am the impact of such a punch should make a flat spot on the other side. if not,then you've got something weird. Report this Post to the Staff
eaglefoot Pillar of the Community United States 6326 Posts	Posted 04/02/2011 04:16 am It's also possible that Superman dropped this Nickel....... Edited by eaglefoot 04/02/2011 04:19 am Report this Post to the Staff
Imohtep Valued Member Canada 321 Posts	Posted 04/02/2011 05:55 am I didn't know superman carried a lightsaber..LOL! Report this Post to the Staff
Newbismatic Valued Member United States 380 Posts	Posted 04/03/2011 02:15 am Oh wow. Good call on that one... Report this Post to the Staff
lincolncentguy Pillar of the Community United States 809 Posts	Posted 04/03/2011 12:08 pm A lightsaber and a backwards "S"!! Report this Post to the Staff
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