Worn out 1940-S nickel reverse die

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Harry Behemoth, Mar 3, 2017.

  1. Harry Behemoth

    Harry Behemoth Junior Member

    This coin is in a PCGS holder MS65. It has several die cracks...one runs from top to bottom. There are also some pretty clear die clash areas.

    I guess the San Fran mint hated to replace worn dies...
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    Harry Behemoth, Mar 3, 2017
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  3. Stoneman2

    Stoneman2 New Member

    Excellent coin, love it !
     
    Stoneman2, Mar 3, 2017
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  4. Kentucky

    Kentucky Well-Known Member

    "They threw away the die" when they made that one.
     
    Kentucky, Mar 3, 2017
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  5. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Bisected die crack rim to rim. Google cudoncoins.com and you can learn a lot more.
     
    Paddy54, Mar 4, 2017
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