I'm looking for a line through the beard which might indicate more of a 'strike-through' of a small scrap. Probably an odd shaped lamination though, as that is very, very common on Buffalos.
It is either a lamination, die chip, or strike through. Just which would require close examination, in person, by an expert in such things (not me). Regardless, I doubt if it would add much value to the coin.
Minor planchet lamination;
common on nickels of all years.
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Looks like a retained piece of metal trim on the planchet... which technically, would be a strike through...could be a lamination, but does not have the usual appearance. Cheers, RickO
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I'm looking for a line through the beard which might indicate more of a 'strike-through' of a small scrap. Probably an odd shaped lamination though, as that is very, very common on Buffalos.
Wish that was by the rim... so I could say... “The buff’s regurgitating its cud.”
Now I am stuck with saying, “Possibly.”
It is either a lamination, die chip, or strike through. Just which would require close examination, in person, by an expert in such things (not me). Regardless, I doubt if it would add much value to the coin.
Minor planchet lamination;
common on nickels of all years.
Looks like a retained piece of metal trim on the planchet... which technically, would be a strike through...could be a lamination, but does not have the usual appearance. Cheers, RickO
Right, said Fred.
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