Nickel question

dmwest

I'm sure it's just me...but does anyone else see the "S" as off on this nickel?

ModCrewman

I'd agree under this magnification it does look to be slightly "off" but if you stare at anything long enough it will start to look strange. For example, doesn't the E of Monticello seem to have too much space on either side also?

Gusher65

Well if you look at it from a different angle, then the C looks off. they both must be set a little higher.

dmwest

@ModCrewman said:
I'd agree under this magnification it does look to be slightly "off" but if you stare at anything long enough it will start to look strange. For example, doesn't the E of Monticello seem to have too much space on either side also?

yes.

dmwest

Here is a 63 nickel that I had in change...looks like the S is "off" on it as well...

BuffaloIronTail

The mint overused Jefferson Nickel dies for years. The result is what you are seeing. The letters spread out as the die erodes.

Pete

Hydrant

I agree with all of you.

ricko

Yep... looks like die wear/erosion..... Jeffersons - the older one's - seem to show these aberrations frequently. Cheers, RickO

messydesk

From what can see, both the C and the S are assuredly on the nickel.

dmwest

Don't know how long die's last, but the original picture is a 225th enhanced uncirculated nickel, which had a mintage of 225,000....