1945-S Nickel PMD?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Razz, Jan 23, 2019.

  1. Razz

    Razz Critical Thinker

    Or is this a die break? Looks like Jeff is wearing glasses...:pompous:

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  3. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    It looks like a die break, but it doesn't look like any I've ever seen before. Huh. I like the "Erudite Jefferson" look.

    (granted, as a four-eyes myself, I think most people look better with glasses ;) )
     
  4. Razz

    Razz Critical Thinker

    I will try to get a better picture but the dark spot about where his ear would be looks a little like a strike through...
     
  5. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    You have good light on the coin, but try to just get it a little better in focus. If your camera has a "macro" mode, this might help.
     
  6. Razz

    Razz Critical Thinker

    Yea I just have a phone camera. So weird this first pic looks like raised metal but the second from a different angle and in hand doesnt look like a die break....

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    Pareidolia effect?
     
  7. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    The second picture in this post actually makes it look a whole lot like an improper alloy mix. This can be called "planchet streaking", or, when it is really bad, may lead to a lamination. I don't think this is quite a lamination, but I'm leaning more towards a planchet defect based on that picture.
     
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  8. Razz

    Razz Critical Thinker

    Thank you sir! That could account for the pitting on the cheek as well? Interesting study piece.:bookworm:
     
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