I've had this nickel for years. I remember finding it and asking either Mr. Wiles or Mr. Wexler if I should send it to them for attribution. I remember them referring me to Mr. Ribar (who handles all the Jefferson Nickel variety attribution) and not hearing back, so I just kind of 2x2'ed it and put it in a storage box. Well, I've finally dug it out again, and I'd like to ask what you think it might be. Im seeing a distinct and raised circle poking out from the right side of the T of MONTICELLO. Here is the entire coin: And here is a closeup of the T/O:
It's either a die gouge or a strikethrough of something hard enough to dent the die. Does that meet the definition of "variety?"
True; die cracks can nail down a specific die pair (which is a prerequisite for my definition of "variety"). If it's a strikethrough - the more likely answer, with just these images - I'm less inclined to offer the appellation.