Hello, Hope everyone is well. I was wondering if you could tell me if it just damage or a RPM. Also does the six in the date look funny or have i just been looking at coins for to long. Thanks in advance for all your help.
First, welcome to the neighborhood, Diane! The "6" appears to have taken a slight "hit" while in circulation. As for the mintmark, all of those parallel striations that you see pointing toward the rim are indicative of die deterioration. It's quite common. ~Chris
Make sure to check for die scratches on the obverse . http://varietyvista.com/05 JN RPMs/1961DRPM001.htm
Rick, ordinarily I respect your opinions, but in this case, I don't see how you can attribute this beat-up, scratched-up nickel based on die scratches that I can't even see "amid the rubble" as well as a mintmark that displays die deterioration along its western edge. Would you mind pointing out the markers that I cannot see? TIA ~Chris
Your mint mark is a result of MD, The date is a result of what is called a bar nickel. But with just one device being affected it's only worth maybe 10-15 cents. A premium bar nickel would have at least 4 devices connecting to the rim.At that would only be around $1.
