Weak obverse/strong reverse

mingot

Just got a coin with a completely mushy obverse and a sharp reverse and wondered how this happens. It seems like if it was die pressure alone the strike would be somewhat consistent on both sides. So how does this happen?

fcloud

A used or worn out die and a newer die is one of the possibilities.

JRocco

What type of coin is it?

mingot

<< <i>What type of coin is it? >>



Jefferson Nickel, so a modern coin.

(40-S)

JRocco

Does it look like this one ?

mingot

Yes, thats the same idea.

JRocco

My coin was struck through oil/grease/crud on the obverse.
Check your coin to see if the details are just mushy like this one, or
if it might be broad struck in which case the details would appear differently.
Can you post a pic?

mingot

<< <i>My coin was struck through oil/grease/crud on the obverse.
Check your coin to see if the details are just mushy like this one, or
if it might be broad struck in which case the details would appear differently.
Can you post a pic? >>



The trial on my liveview software ran out and the box version is in the mail, so no pictures tonight. I will take some shots in a few days and resurrect this thread with pictures.

JRocco

Sounds good
I look forward to seeing the coin.

mingot

appreciate your insight so far!