1967 SMS Nickel Question?

theboz11 · June 20, 2003 3:26AM

Is it unusual for a SMS to have a rotated die. This one appears to be about 15 degrees.

CarlWohlforth · June 20, 2003 5:03AM

No, it is not unusual. I have seen a few SMS and many proof Jeffs with slightly rotated reverses.

theboz11 · June 20, 2003 5:07AM

Thanks, never bothered to look for that before and was surprised to see it on something like a SMS.

carterhaines · June 20, 2003 5:11AM

too little rotation to be cared about, also, I think that the coin is put in their incorrectly and that it is not really rotated much at all.

keets · June 20, 2003 5:14AM

the reverse needs to be rotated a rather noticeable amount on anything before it starts to gain notice and value. here's a sweet one i lucked out and found about 2 months ago. while it isn't an SMS Jefferson you should get the idea.

al h.

Russ · June 20, 2003 5:15AM

Carl is right. Minor die rotation is fairly common on the 1960's era coinage. I see it quite a bit on the Kennedys. Matter of fact, the crown jewell of my set is rotated about 8 degrees.

Note: My response was actually just an excuse to show it off.

Russ, NCNE

theboz11 · June 20, 2003 5:56AM

Beautiful coins. Thanks ttt

RotatedRainbows · June 20, 2003 6:33AM

Any coin rotated 15° or less in either direction is within mint tolerence and not considered an error. Most coins rotated under 90° rarely have any collector interest. Not sure if this is a SMS coin or not but it is an early die state still showing the die polish lines on both obverse and reverse and just misses being full medal rotation.

1967 SMS Nickel Question?

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