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Mark on back of Jefferson Nickel?

Just wondering what the mark is under he U in E PLURIBUS UNUM. I’m thinking of getting it graded but not sure if the mark is part of the coin from the minting process or something else. Also I’m thinking it might grade as MS66FS maybe lower but any input would be greatly appreciated.

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  • TiborTibor Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 14, 2019 10:16PM

    If the mark is "Raised" instead of a " gouge", the best grade would be "65" considering
    the contact marks on the obv. The photo is not clear enough to judge the steps.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Does not look FS....might make 65... I agree with Tibor about the mark on the reverse... if a gouge, not worth submitting. Cheers, RickO

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Is the mark on the reverse raised or incuse (and there appears to be more than one)?

    If incuse probably PMD.

    If raised then probably something from the die when minted.

    Also, something at the second T in TRUST...

    Not enough resolution in the pics.

  • mannie graymannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like a die gouge.

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