Jefferson nickel error? Can anyone help?

IdahoGal · November 16, 2003 12:23AM

Can anyone tell me what is wrong with this and what might have caused it?

sinin1 · November 16, 2003 12:35AM

how does the diameter compare with other nickels?

possibly retaining collar missing ?

IdahoGal · November 16, 2003 12:38AM

The size is the same as a regular nickel. When it first saw it, I just thought it was worn but when I looked at it closer this is what I found.

RGL · November 16, 2003 12:41AM

Cuds along the rim and an exceedingly weak strike, looks like a die on its last legs...

sinin1 · November 16, 2003 12:44AM

overused die that is about ready to fall apart -

so maybe no error at all

IdahoGal · November 16, 2003 12:49AM

Thanks for your help guys! I'm still trying to figure all this stuff out...

coppercoins · November 16, 2003 2:01AM

It's a spooned coin. After mint supposed error, nothing else. Someone tapped on the edges of that coin until it gave way...usually with a small hammer or a spoon.

Conder101 · November 16, 2003 3:38AM

Yep, spooned.

Dog97 · November 16, 2003 3:38AM

Hey those are good close up pictures!
I'll go with spooned too. You can tell by the way the rim rolls back over the letters that it was done AFTER striking.

Jefferson nickel error? Can anyone help?

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