1920 Buffalo Nickel - Error Coin ?

Ken1796

Hello To All ...

Any thoughts for what caused the distinct "lump" under the chin?


Thank You

gene2393

possible doubling? thats a good question, i ant no expert, just a novice but it may be doubling but idk


gene2393

dcarr

Definitely a late die state with a die clash earlier in the die's life.
Many Buffalo nickels exhibit a die clash of "E Pluribus Unum" under the chin.
That is what the lump is - but because of the late die state it looks like
a lump rahter than the clashed letters.

STONE

It's just a hiccup.


But really, it looks like a strike thru. You can see some above LIBERTY i think.

Ken1796

<< <i>Definitely a late die state with a die clash earlier in the die's life.
Many Buffalo nickels exhibit a die clash of "E Pluribus Unum" under the chin.
That is what the lump is - but because of the late die state it looks like
a lump rahter than the clashed letters. >>



Hello ... After reviewing the coin further, the obverse also has a cracked planchet near liberty. Additional image provided.

Thanks

commoncents05

It's probably a lamination near liberty, i've seen many buffs that have this.

-Paul

Ken1796

<< <i>It's probably a lamination near liberty, i've seen many buffs that have this.

-Paul >>



What are your thoughts for the lump?


Thanks

FredWeinberg

As mentioned above, it's the
result of a die clash.

Fairly common on this series,
in the teens and twenties.....

carl

I'll bet my doctor will say Lymph Nodes swolen. Not good sign.

Shamika

The bump is common die clash. The "crack" is the start of delamination which is also somewhat common. Planchet quality was spotty prior to 1923.