Gunk in die?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Exchequer, Oct 20, 2009.

  1. Exchequer

    Exchequer Buffalo Hunter

    While roll searching, I found this nickel with most of the inscriptions very light. Front of buff's head is weak, too. Is this a case of the die getting gunked up? My first thought when I found it was "Why would someone grind it off?" but there is no evidence of any grinding marks under magnification.

    It was an exciting find for this newbie!!! Anxious to hear what you guys think!
    Scott
     

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  3. cointime

    cointime New Member

    What you have is a greased filled die.
    Frankie boy from brooklyn baby
     
  4. DriftHappy

    DriftHappy Wears BigBoy Pants******

    It was definitely struck through grease. Its a pretty common error.
     
  5. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

    2005 type 1 & 2 had a lot of odd strike
     

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  6. Exchequer

    Exchequer Buffalo Hunter

    Thanks, guys.

    Jello, what's type 1 & 2? Never heard of 'em...
     
  7. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

    Buffalo & Oh the joy/ western waters
     
  8. rockdude

    rockdude Coin Collector

    Welcome Scott M. to the forum. It definitely looks like a struck through grease to me.
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  9. Exchequer

    Exchequer Buffalo Hunter

    Thanks for the info, guys... but I'm shocked there is no abbreviation for this...

    How about "STG" = struck through grease!!!!! :D
     
  10. BNB Analytics

    BNB Analytics New Member

    Grease.. Even I can see that :)
     
  11. coleguy

    coleguy Coin Collector

    I would have guessed that as well, until I noticed it continues even onto Jefferson's forehead. Looks like damage from a vending machine to me.
    Guy~
     
  12. cointime

    cointime New Member

    Welcome Scott and a
     

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  13. coincraze

    coincraze New Member

    That's a greased filled die alright
    John
     
  14. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

    2nd Welcome

    to cointalk coincraze
     
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