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Would this be an error?

awilson10awilson10 Posts: 47
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I bought this shield nickel at a recent show. It was in an ANACS AU-55 holder. I noticed the "S" in "TRUST" is missing. What do you think?

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    fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    Filled die.

    President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay

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    ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭
    Yep, filled die. This would not be considered an error in your case.

    Buyer and seller of vintage coin boards!
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    LALASD4LALASD4 Posts: 3,602 ✭✭✭
    Yes, struck thru.
    Coin Collector, Chicken Owner, Licensed Tax Preparer & Insurance Broker/Agent.
    San Diego, CA


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    awilson10awilson10 Posts: 47
    Would that hurt the value of the coin?
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    ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Would that hurt the value of the coin? >>

    In general, no. There might be a buyer or two who would pass, but there might be a buyer or two who will WANT it for this very reason.

    Buyer and seller of vintage coin boards!
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    awilson10awilson10 Posts: 47
    I bought it for my type set and unless it would bring a major premium I'll keep it.

    Thanks for the help!
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    MrSpudMrSpud Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭
    Nice close-up pics!
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    BillJonesBillJones Posts: 35,988 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As a type collector I'd either pay less for it or pass on it because of that filled die.

    For 19th century coins, a situation like that is often a minus, not a plus.

    The mint had a terrible time striking these early nickels. Errors like this and much worse are not unusual.
    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?

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